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Scientists find new coral species in waters off California 7/11/2014
Scientists find new coral species in waters off California U.S. scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea coral and a nursery area for cat sharks and skates in underwater canyons off the coast of Northern California, the researchers said. ...more
30-year study reveals startling decline in European birds 7/11/2014
30-year study reveals startling decline in European birds Bird populations across Europe have experienced sharp declines over the past 30 years, with the majority of losses from the most common species, according to the findings of a new study. ...more
Berkeley becomes the first U.S. city to pass a soda tax 7/11/2014
Berkeley becomes the first U.S. city to pass a soda tax This election day, Berkeley became the first city in the U.S. to pass a tax on sugary beverages. ...more
Indoor air pollution wreaks havoc on children's lungs 7/11/2014
Indoor air pollution wreaks havoc on children's lungs Children with asthma and hay fever often struggle with their breathing. Add secondhand smoke, kerosene and biomass fuel to the mix and allergy and asthma symptoms increase. ...more
60 percent of the region's waste water is discharged to sea, according to an ARCADIS report 6/11/2014
60 percent of the region's waste water is discharged to sea, according to an ARCADIS report Approximately 40 to 60 percent of the region's waste water is discharged into the sea when it could be stored and reused for other purposes, according to ARCADIS' 2014 Middle East Aquifer Recharge report. ...more
Solar latecomer France builds Europe's largest plant 6/11/2014
Solar latecomer France builds Europe's largest plant France has made up some lost ground against its neighbors with the start to construction of what will be Europe's biggest photovoltaic solar power plant. ...more
Can ocean acidification have a positive effect on corals? 6/11/2014
Can ocean acidification have a positive effect on corals? A majority of recent reports highlights the negative effects of warmer water temperatures on corals. Because of increasing numbers of bleaching events, where corals become white resulting from a loss of their symbiotic algae, corals become stressed and can starve to death if the condition is prolonged. ...more
Tiny fraction of military budget could save planet's biodiversity 6/11/2014
Tiny fraction of military budget could save planet's biodiversity A new study claims just 2.5 percent of what the world drops on military spending could protect enough of the planet's natural areas to reverse biodiversity loss. ...more
Andy Murray becomes global ambassador for WWF to help fight poaching and illegal wildlife trade 6/11/2014
Andy Murray becomes global ambassador for WWF to help fight poaching and illegal wildlife trade Tennis star Andy Murray has become a global ambassador for WWF supporting the fight against poaching and illegal wildlife trade. ...more
Art installation turns Coca-Cola in to drinking water 6/11/2014
Art installation turns Coca-Cola in to drinking water An installation that turns Coca-Cola into water is showing soda in a different light. ...more
 
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