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Rare Bumblebee Species Rediscovered in Scotland after 50 Years - 0 views

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Patrick Thornton on 24 Feb 10

"It's been absent from the hives of Scotland for 50 years but, it seems, the Southern Cuckoo bumblebee has returned. Still common in England, the curious bee-a member of the subgenus Psithyrus-was discovered just over the border in St Abbs."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"It's been absent from the hives of Scotland for 50 years but, it seems, the Southern Cuckoo bumblebee has returned. Still common in England, the curious bee-a member of the subgenus Psithyrus-was discovered just over the border in St Abbs."</div>

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Scottish climate change target 'difficult but possible' - 0 views

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Experts warn that Scotland's targets on cutting emissions will be hard to achieve without a wider international agreement.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Experts warn that Scotland's targets on cutting emissions will be hard to achieve without a wider international agreement.</div>

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'Terminator' carp threatens Great Lakes - 0 views

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Environmentalists say Asian carp, an invasive species of food-guzzling fish, could cause an ecological disaster if it enters Lake Michigan.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Environmentalists say Asian carp, an invasive species of food-guzzling fish, could cause an ecological disaster if it enters Lake Michigan.</div>

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Conflicting signals out of Indonesia on whether palm oil plantations will be classified... - 0 views

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Sea Turtles Saved from Florida Frost - 0 views

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Upward of 4,000 sea turtles were rescued within days.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Upward of 4,000 sea turtles were rescued within days.</div>

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Scientists boost solar cell efficiency - 0 views

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Solar cells are still very inefficient, but this is helping to chip away at that.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Solar cells are still very inefficient, but this is helping to chip away at that.</div>

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Arguing With A Climate Change Skeptic? There's An App For That. : TreeHugger - 0 views

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"For every argument tossed forward by climate change skeptics, there's a body of scientific research that clarifies the issue."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"For every argument tossed forward by climate change skeptics, there's a body of scientific research that clarifies the issue."</div>

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Year of the Tiger begins with big cats in big trouble - 0 views

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Presenting...The Dogbane Leaf Beetle - 0 views

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Dogban Leaf Beetle

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Who knew that a bug could be so beautiful?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Who knew that a bug could be so beautiful?</div>

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How to Fix the IPCC: Replace it With Wikipedia? - 0 views

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Eating out less is healthier for you and the environment - 0 views

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"Eating outside of your home generally requires three things: food, food containers, and food utensils. For the majority of Americans, oil is involved in all three of these components. Food, especially processed food, requires tremendous amounts of oil to grow, process, and transport it. The plastic food containers we use are made from oil. Likewise, the great majority of our disposable forks, spoons, and knives are made from petroleum-based plastics."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Eating outside of your home generally requires three things: food, food containers, and food utensils. For the majority of Americans, oil is involved in all three of these components. Food, especially processed food, requires tremendous amounts of oil to grow, process, and transport it. The plastic food containers we use are made from oil. Likewise, the great majority of our disposable forks, spoons, and knives are made from petroleum-based plastics."</div>

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Your square-jawed hero is, in fact, the scientist - 0 views

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"If climate-change researchers sound alarmist, it's only because they're alarmed."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"If climate-change researchers sound alarmist, it's only because they're alarmed."</div>

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A Climate Pact in 2010? Eh, Maybe. - 0 views

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"US Climate Envoy Todd Stern downplays hopes for a binding legal treaty in 2010. Instead, look for "strong progress be made" and "pragmatic steps" to be taken this year."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"US Climate Envoy Todd Stern downplays hopes for a binding legal treaty in 2010. Instead, look for "strong progress be made" and "pragmatic steps" to be taken this year."</div>

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A Climate Treaty in 2010? - 0 views

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"US Climate Envoy Todd Stern downplays hopes for a binding legal treaty in 2010. Instead, look for "strong progress be made" and "pragmatic steps" to be taken this year."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"US Climate Envoy Todd Stern downplays hopes for a binding legal treaty in 2010. Instead, look for "strong progress be made" and "pragmatic steps" to be taken this year."</div>

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NRDC Endorses New Certification for Safe, Ethical Electronic Waste Recycling - 0 views

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E-Waste is a huge problem. Maybe this will help set up some standards with the disposal of E-Waste.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">E-Waste is a huge problem. Maybe this will help set up some standards with the disposal of E-Waste.</div>

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The Distracting Debate Over Climate Certainty - 1 views

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Views on how the fight over climate certainty has distracted from the reality of a building risk.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Views on how the fight over climate certainty has distracted from the reality of a building risk.</div>

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New Pentagon report declares climate change and energy as key issues "shaping the futur... - 0 views

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"The Pentagon released (1 February 2010), its Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) for 2010 [PDF] , stating that crafting a strategic approach to climate and energy are a priority. The QDR states, "Climate change and energy are two key issues that will play a significant role in shaping the future security environment. Although they produce distinct types of challenges, climate change, energy security, and economic stability are inextricably linked.""

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Pentagon released (1 February 2010), its Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) for 2010 [PDF] , stating that crafting a strategic approach to climate and energy are a priority. The QDR states, "Climate change and energy are two key issues that will play a significant role in shaping the future security environment. Although they produce distinct types of challenges, climate change, energy security, and economic stability are inextricably linked.""</div>

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It's Green Against Green In Mojave Desert Solar Battle by Todd Woody - 0 views

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"Few places are as well suited for large-scale solar projects as California's Mojave Desert. But as mainstream environmental organizations push plans to turn the desert into a center for renewable energy, some green groups - concerned about spoiling this iconic Western landscape - are standing up to oppose them."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Few places are as well suited for large-scale solar projects as California's Mojave Desert. But as mainstream environmental organizations push plans to turn the desert into a center for renewable energy, some green groups - concerned about spoiling this iconic Western landscape - are standing up to oppose them."</div>

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Indonesia sells tigers to the rich - 0 views

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"The Indonesian government has announced plans to sell tigers as pets for £67,000 a pair in what it claims is a move to protect the critically endangered species."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"The Indonesian government has announced plans to sell tigers as pets for £67,000 a pair in what it claims is a move to protect the critically endangered species."</div>

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US's 17% Emissions Reduction Pledge: It's Official! Or At Least - 0 views

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Patrick Thornton on 29 Jan 10

Photo via DC Streets Blog The Obama administration formally made its pledge to reduce emissions in the United States 17% below 2005 by 2020 levels yesterday. This is in accordance to the pledge he put forth at the Copenhagen.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Photo via DC Streets Blog The Obama administration formally made its pledge to reduce emissions in the United States 17% below 2005 by 2020 levels yesterday. This is in accordance to the pledge he put forth at the Copenhagen.</div>

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