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A plan to link the Red Sea with the shrinking Dead Sea could save it from total evaporation and bring desalinated water to thirsty neighbors Israel, Jordan and the Palestinians. ...more |
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Firefighters struggled in rough terrain against a raging wildfire that spread to the western edge of Yosemite National Park in California, one of America's premier outdoor destinations. ...more |
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Zoos Victoria is creating a “halfway house” for endangered species using a new conservation strategy in which they will be released onto mainland Australia in the aim of testing their survival fitness ...more |
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In Uganda, field trials concerning the patch designed to make people 'invisible' to disease-transmitting mosquitoes are under way ...more |
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Saudi Aramco earned its first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification accreditation for its commitment to sustainable buildings and environmental stewardship. ...more |
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US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created new pesticide labels to ensure protection of bees as well as other pollinators. ...more |
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Residents of the northern city of Tripoli are opposing a new building project on the city’s public waterfront, saying it would rob locals of access to the free coastal strip. ...more |
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Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon is on the rise sharply, sparking alarm over the future of the world’s biggest rainforest. ...more |
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Alligators and crocodiles seem a little less intimidating now that new research reveals they enjoy an occasional fruit during meals. ...more |
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The UK oil and gas industry has hailed "renewed commitment" from the government after reporting record levels of investment at a time when the coalition's energy policy is facing intense scrutiny. ...more |
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