Category: Earth Watch
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GM crops into Africa?
Western scientists and policymakers travel to Ethiopia for a meeting aimed at opening up Africa to genetically engineered crops.
This article was published on 03.06.14
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Good news for the Modoc sucker!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed removing the little Modoc sucker from the endangered species list.
This article was published on 02.27.14
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EPA overhaul eyes young blood
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to tighten belt, hire cheaper workers in face of steep budget cuts.
This article was published on 02.27.14
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Fracked to the last drop
Fracking companies most often tap drought-stricken regions for water to stimulate wells.
This article was published on 02.27.14
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Chemical axed from Subway subs
The Subway restaurant chain will remove a plastic-based chemical used to make yoga mats and shoe soles from its bread.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Flooding could last months
Even if the rain stopped immediately, the UK is still at risk of flooding for months to come due to high groundwater levels.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Heat-related deaths expected to rise
A huge increase in heat-related deaths is predicted for this century in the United Kingdom as a result of climate change.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Keystone XL gets official nod
New State Department report finds no major environmental objections to Keystone XL pipeline.
This article was published on 02.13.14
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Citrus growers squeezed by freeze
The Golden State’s citrus industry takes a $441 million hit due to December’s sub-freezing temperatures.
This article was published on 02.13.14
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EPA: Bristol Bay mining destructive
A new EPA report says that the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska would do significant damage to Bristol Bay’s salmon fishery and the lifestyle of the area’s Native tribes.
This article was published on 02.13.14
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