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In a first-of-its-kind step toward facilitating better education opportunities in remote areas of the Kingdom, ...more |
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![Talks seek modest U.N. climate deal for 2015, to raise aid Talks seek modest U.N. climate deal for 2015, to raise aid](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_c12a5541-9423-4f16-894a-bca6cb5a3051_.jpg) |
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World governments meeting in Poland from today are likely to make only modest progress in reaching a 2015 deal to fight climate change, with concern over economic growth at least partially eclipsing scientists' warnings of rising temperatures. ...more |
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Critically endangered wildlife, including some of the last Sumatran tigers as well as rhinos, bears and eagles, could be wiped out if plans go ahead to construct a major road through an Indonesian tropical forest reserve currently being restored by British conservationists. ...more |
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![Insect teeth indicate DDT pollution in rivers Insect teeth indicate DDT pollution in rivers](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_738d108b-e02a-4ec5-90db-f4c303da36ef_.jpg) |
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Rivers have the ability to bounce back to health from years of pollution, offering hope for rivers worldwide, according to the results of a new Victorian study. ...more |
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The lack of recent progress in cleaning urban air can be blamed on the steady increase in diesel vehicles; over half of new cars are now diesel, compared to just 14% in 2000. ...more |
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![Arab council condemns Israeli ruining of Palestinian environment Arab council condemns Israeli ruining of Palestinian environment](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_b0b6f379-fd9d-4c8f-9bb0-eeeb1d9ddc9b_.png) |
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The Arab Environment Council concluded its 25th meeting at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo with a package of resolutions and recommendations to address environmental challenges facing the Arab region. ...more |
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![Brazil greenhouse gas emissions down 4.9 pct in 2012 -report Brazil greenhouse gas emissions down 4.9 pct in 2012 -report](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_b8333eb2-6a8c-4553-884b-36fc8e0700fe_.jpg) |
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Brazil's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) fell 4.9 percent in 2012 as declining deforestation rates and a drought-induced drop in cattle herds outweighed increased emissions from the energy sector, an independent study showed on Thursday. ...more |
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![Genetically engineered trees under USDA consideration could harm environment - report Genetically engineered trees under USDA consideration could harm environment - report](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_3090daf9-e0d2-4ed7-a250-568959cc2131_.jpg) |
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As the US Department of Agriculture considers whether to authorize the unrestricted planting of genetically engineered Eucalyptus trees experts are warning that such a policy would not only be unnatural, but negatively impact the environment. ...more |
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It may be counterintuitive, but walking might be worse for the environment than driving. ...more |
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![Staggered turbines catch more wind Staggered turbines catch more wind](/uploaded/images/thumbnails/thu-News_608bd72d-508f-4970-ba7d-0518662b8860_.jpg) |
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US scientists have worked out how to extract 33 per cent more power from an offshore wind farm: stagger the turbines rather than line them up in neat, orderly rows. ...more |
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