Oil Fires in Kuwait - 1 views
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Tyler Adams on 31 Jan 13among the worst energy disasters
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Tuna caught off California carry radiation from Japan, Stanford scientist finds - 0 views
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This is a more accurate article about the tuna that carry radiation from the Fukushima disaster. The radiation is "Not a public health concern" according to scientists.
Fears Grow of Big Tokyo Quake | @pritheworld - 1 views
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New research shows 70% chance of a major earthquake around Tokyo within the next four years.
Brazil passes divisive forest law - 0 views
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The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved controversial legislation that eases rules on how much land farmers must preserve as forest. Brazil's powerful farmers' lobby argues that the changes will promote sustainable food production. But environmentalists say the new forest code will be a disaster and lead to further destruction of the Amazon.
Japan shuts down last nuclear reactor - CNN.com - 0 views
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"What makes this Monday so remarkable is that for the first time in four decades, none of the energy is derived from a nuclear reactor... Before the Fukushima disaster, Japan relied on nuclear for about 30% of its energy. As reactors have come off-line, the country has increased its imports of fossil fuels."
Visualizing the BP Oil Spill - 0 views
Tornado rips through eastern Japan, injuring dozens - 0 views
How Is Fukushima\'s Fallout Affecting Marine Life? - 0 views
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The Fukushima nuclear disaster delivered an unprecedented amount of radioactivity into the sea over a relatively brief time. How did that pulse of cesium and other radioisotopes make its way through the marine food chain?
Mexico hit by severe storms on east and west coasts - 0 views
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- More than 5,000 people have been evacuated on the Gulf of Mexico - It is considered to pose a serious risk to several communities in the region. - Will cause rivers to overflow and create flash floods and mudslides.
Udall, Bennet seek more highway money for flood recovery - 0 views
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WASHINGTON - Colorado Sens. Mark Udall and Michael Bennet are asking Congress to increase the amount of emergency highway money Colorado is entitled to receive as it recovers from the recent floods. The Democratic lawmakers said they filed legislation Tuesday under which Colorado could receive more of the money Congress has set aside for post-disaster recovery.
