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February 12, 2016

Coca-Cola stops making drinks at three Indian plants
New Delhi (AFP) Feb 11, 2016
Coca-Cola has halted manufacturing at three plants in India temporarily on lower sales, company officials said Thursday, as the US giant faces challenges from activists over alleged depletion of groundwater. Nearly 300 people work at the three plants in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya and Rajasthan, where activists have waged a more than decade-long battle against the fizzy drinks company. "Manufacturing at three units have been temporarily suspended," Kalyan Rajan, spokesman for Hindust ... read more

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Inland fisheries determined to surface as food powerhouse No longer satisfied to be washed out by epic seas and vast oceans, the world's lakes, rivers, streams, canals, reservoirs and other land-locked waters continue a push to be recognized - and properly ... more		The mystery of the Red Sea The Red Sea is known as one of the best tourist destinations for good relaxation and scuba-diving, but no one can even imagine that this place is inhabited by many sea creatures that are still waiti ... more		Oregano may reduce methane in cow burps It may sound pretty harmless, but methane emissions from cows are a large problem for the climate. When ruminants digest their feed, methane is formed as a natural by-product of the microbial proces ... more
				Climate change's frost harms early plant reproduction Climate change may harm early-flowering plants not through plant-pollinator mismatch but through frost damage, a Dartmouth College-led study shows. The findings appear in the journal Global Change B ... more		Flint mayor demands lead pipes be replaced after scandal Replacing 15,000 lead pipes is the only way that residents of Flint, Michigan can feel safe again in the wake of a tainted water scandal, the US city's mayor said Tuesday. ... more

Zimbabwe appeals for $1.5 bln to prevent starvation Zimbabwe on Tuesday appealed to local businesses and charities for $1.5 billion (1.4 billion euros) aid to save more than a quarter of the population from starvation due to drought. ... more		Agricultural policies in Africa could be harming the poorest Agricultural policies aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa could be making things worse, according to research by the University of East Anglia (UEA). Published this month in the journal Wor ... more		Bridges gain new voice through real time GNSS monitoring of structural behavior Famous double-slit experiment holds up when stripped to its quantum essentials Planet expands Pelican satellite fleet with launch of two new spacecraft		One step closer to commercial edamame production in the US Edamame, touted as a healthy snack for its high protein content, is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. The soybean seeds are consumed at an immature stage, giving a sweet and slight ... more
				Southwest sliding into a new normal: Drier conditions The weather patterns that typically bring moisture to the Southwest are becoming more rare, an indication that the region is sliding into the drier climate state predicted by global models, accordin ... more		Zimbabwe declares 'state of disaster' over drought Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday declared a "state of disaster" in many rural areas hit by a severe drought, with more than a quarter of the population facing food shortages. ... more

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Battery technology could charge up water desalination The technology that charges batteries for electronic devices could provide fresh water from salty seas, says a new study by University of Illinois engineers. Electricity running through a salt water ... more		How roots grow In contrast to animals, plants form new organs throughout their entire life, i.e. roots, branches, flowers and fruits. Researchers in Frankfurt wanted to know to what extent plants follow a pre-dete ... more		Scientists discover how plants tailor growth to the seasons Dmitri A. Nusinow, Ph.D., assistant member at the Danforth Plant Science Center and researchers in his lab studying plants' circadian clock have discovered a gene that allows plants to remember dayl ... more		Organic agriculture key to feeding the world sustainably Washington State University researchers have concluded that feeding a growing global population with sustainability goals in mind is possible. Their review of hundreds of published studies provides ... more

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US, India launch powerful Earth-monitoring satellite

Defense Department opts to not end satellite data for storm forecasts

Boeing X37B Spaceplane Prepares for Eighth Orbital Test Mission

China firm offers record $43 bn for agri-giant Syngenta		Transgenic plants' 'die and let live' strategy dramatically increases drought resistance		China jails employees of US food firm over meat scandal		High-tech river studies reveal benefits of habitat restoration for fish		How 'more food per field' could help save our wild spaces
Improved harvest for small farms thanks to naturally cloned crops		Replace pipes that 'poisoned' Flint water, lawsuit demands		Chinese man stole protected seeds from major US firms		Millions in drought-hit Ethiopia facing food shortages: UN		Seagrass genome sequence lends insights to salt tolerance

Mercury levels in rainfall are rising in parts of North America

Pollinator competition may drive flower diversification

Molecular method promises to speed development of food crops

Developing countries bear brunt of nitrogen pollution: study

Palmer amaranth could affect Illinois soybean yield

Global nitrogen footprint mapped for first time

Earthworms could be a threat to biodiversity

Replace corroded lead pipes in Flint, lawsuit demands

Pressure building on global water supply

Eritrea president dismisses food crisis fears despite drought

Soybean has greater energy value when fed to pigs than previously known

Researchers measure fish abundance in lakes using a few water samples

Fatty acids from GM oilseed crops could replace fish oil

Weed blasting offers new control method for organic farmers

Eating less meat might not be the way to go green

Obama anger at Michigan water crisis

Water supplies in Tibet set to increase in the future

Australian farmers to benefit from renewables boost

Obama hosts mayor of US city at center of water crisis

Volunteers send water as S.African temperatures soar

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