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  Paris (AFP) July 5, 2017 Climate change could transform one of Africa's driest regions, the Sahel, into a very wet one, a study showed Wednesday. But this is not necessarily good news. While there would be more water for farming and grazing, the region may also face devastating storms and floods for which it is completely unprepared. "The sheer size of the change is mindboggling," said Anders Levermann from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) who co-authored the study in the journal Earth System Dyn ... read more |
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Incremental discovery may one day lead to photosynthetic breakthroughChampaign IL (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 Photosynthesis is one of the most complicated and important processes -responsible for kick-starting Earth's food chain. While we have modeled its more-than-100 major steps, scientists are still dis ... more  
Calculating 'old' and 'new' water runoffWashington DC (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 Just ahead of a rainstorm, Cody Ross might run out to an agricultural research site as part of his graduate work. He'll need to get some dye into an injection well. The point? To evaluate the path t ... more 
Industrial farming disrupts burn-regrowth cycle in grasslandsIrvine CA (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 The world's open grasslands and the beneficial fires that sustain them have shrunk rapidly over the past two decades, thanks to a massive increase in agriculture, according to a new study led by Uni ... more 
Bacteria-coated nanofiber electrodes clean pollutants in wastewaterIthaca NY (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 Cornell University materials scientists and bioelectrochemical engineers may have created an innovative, cost-competitive electrode material for cleaning pollutants in wastewater. The research ... more |
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6.1-magnitude quake hits Indonesia's Central Papua: USGS
Philippines 'ghost' flood projects leave residents stranded Strong quake off Russia Far East, tsunami alert issued Europe, Mediterranean coast saw record drought in August: AFP analysis of EU data Philippine lawmaker quits top job as graft probe moves forward Floods devastate India's breadbasket of Punjab Landslides kill 12 after eastern Malaysia deluges Philippines president says corruption scandal protests justified Philippines commission to probe widening flood project scandal Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes off Russian Far East, tsunami warning lifted |
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New study links common pesticide to bee deathsWashington (AFP) June 29, 2017 Two of the most extensive field studies conducted to date in Europe and Canada have confirmed the hypothesis that neonicotinoid insecticides are harmful to bees and other pollinating species. ... more 
Small scale, big improvementsNewark DE (SPX) Jun 16, 2017 Methods to improve water purification or build better batteries are problems that have challenged scientists for decades. Advances have inched forward, but rising demand moves the finish line furthe ... more 
Water exists as two different liquidsStockholm, Sweden (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 We normally consider liquid water as disordered with the molecules rearranging on a short time scale around some average structure. Now, however, scientists at Stockholm University have discovered t ... more 
Lake harvests are likely more fruitful than we knewChicago IL (SPX) Jun 28, 2017 Harvests from freshwater fisheries such as the Great Lakes could total more than 12 million tons a year globally and contribute more to global food supplies and economies than previous estimates ind ... more 
Water exists in two distinct liquid phasesWashington (UPI) Jun 26, 2017 Water differs from other liquids in a variety of ways, many of which make it essential for life. New research has identified another unusual property: water exists in two distinct liquid phases. ... more 
Botswana bans export of donkey productsGaborone, Botswana (AFP) June 29, 2017 Botswana's government has moved to crack down on the multi-billion dollar trade in donkey skins following a spate of killings of the animals across the country fuelled by soaring demand from China. ... more |
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French PM says ban on 'bee-killer' pesticide will go aheadParis (AFP) June 26, 2017 French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe weighed in on a row between his environment and agriculture ministers on Monday to rule that a pesticide found harmful to bees would be banned in 2018 as scheduled. ... more 
Jury awards $218 mn to farmers in Syngenta GMO corn lawsuitChicago (AFP) June 23, 2017 A US federal jury on Friday ordered Swiss agribusiness giant Syngenta to pay nearly $218 million to 7,000 Kansas farmers after selling them genetically-modified corn seeds not approved for export to China. ... more 
ChemChina completes $43 bn takeover of SyngentaShanghai (AFP) June 28, 2017 ChemChina has completed its $43 billion takeover of Swiss pesticide and seed giant Syngenta, the companies said, in the biggest overseas acquisition so far by a Chinese firm. ... more 
Bubbling Chinese market centre-stage at world wine festBordeaux (AFP) June 22, 2017 With a middle-class increasingly thirsty for reds, whites and Italian bubbly, China is the hot ticket for wine traders looking for opportunities at this year's Vinexpo industry extravaganza. ... more |
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  Moscow (Sputnik) Jul 03, 2017 
The first Russian atmospheric satellite dubbed "Sova" (Owl) with a high-aspect ratio flexible wing began flight tests at an altitude of 49,000-65,000 feet, an official with the Advanced Research Fund told Sputnik.
"The tested prototype of the 'Sova' atmospheric satellite should confirm the correctness of the laid technical solutions and demonstrate the achieved qualities of the apparatus," ... more Pasadena CA (JPL) Jul 03, 2017Veteran Ocean Satellite to Assume Added Role  Washington (UPI) Jul 5, 2017New map reveals personality traits of communities across the United States  Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jun 28, 2017VTT miniature hyperspectral camera launched to space in Aalto-1 satellite |
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 Paris (AFP) July 4, 2017 
Investigators have uncovered the problems behind the failure of atomic clocks onboard satellites belonging to the beleaguered Galileo satnav system, the European Commission said Monday.
For months, the European Space Agency - which runs the programme - has been investigating the reasons behind failing clocks onboard some of the 18 navigation satellites it has launched for Galileo, Europe's ... more Paris (AFP) June 22, 2017New orbiters for Europe's Galileo satnav system  Denver CO (SPX) Jun 28, 2017Second Lockheed Martin GPS-3 satellite assembled as full production begins  New Delhi (Sputnik) Jun 28, 2017India's Answer to GPS Runs Into Serious Technical Failures |
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 Krakow, Poland (AFP) July 4, 2017 
Several hundred environmental activists and forest rangers on Tuesday held rival protests in southern Poland over large-scale logging in the ancient Bialowieza forest, a UNESCO world heritage site that includes some of Europe's last primeval woodland.
The demonstrations took place in the city of Krakow on the sidelines of the annual meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee, which is set ... more Krak�w, Poland (AFP) July 5, 2017UNESCO urges Poland to stop logging ancient forest  Missoula MT (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Slow-growing ponderosas survive mountain pine beetle outbreaks  Ottawa (AFP) June 27, 2017US imposes second round of tariffs on Canadian lumber |
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 Tempe AZ (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
Whether or not society shakes its addiction to oil and gasoline will depend on a number of profound environmental, geopolitical and societal factors.
But with current oil prices hovering around $50 dollars a barrel, it won't likely be anytime soon.
Despite several major national research initiatives, no one has been able to come up with the breakthrough renewable biofuel technology t ... more East Lansing MI (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Cellulosic biofuels can benefit the environment if managed correctly  Munich, Germany (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Biofuel from waste  Seoul, South Korea (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Cheap, energy-efficient and clean reaction to make chemical feedstock |
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 Swansea UK (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
A novel composite material has been developed by scientists in the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University which shows promise as a catalyst for the degradation of environmentally-harmful synthetic dye pollutants, which are released at a rate of nearly 300,000 tonnes a year into the world's water.
This novel, non-hazardous photocatalytic material effectively removes d ... more Los Angeles (AFP) July 2, 2017Californians take a shine to solar power  Washington (UPI) Jul 5, 2017Environmental groups say G20 paying lip service to clean energy  Los Angeles, CA (SPX) Jul 04, 2017The Last Day of Net-Metering Brings Memories of Fighting for Every Solar Watt |
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 Bristol UK (SPX) Jun 22, 2017 
With over 20 years in sustainable investment, Thrive Renewables, (previously Triodos Renewables) has provided mezzanine loans for two wind farms in Scotland that will have a combined total capacity of 11.5MW which will generate and deliver clean, smart energy to the UK grid. Once built, these projects will be able to generate enough green electricity for 7,760[1] homes.
In partnership with ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 12, 2017It's a breeze: How to harness the power of the wind  Washington (UPI) Jun 5, 2017ADB: Asia-Pacific growth tied to renewables  Anaheim, CA (SPX) May 28, 2017GE Energy Financial Services Surpasses $15 Billion in Renewable Energy Investments |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 5, 2017 
Chinese companies are planning or constructing hundreds of coal-fired power projects around the world, data show, even as Beijing talks up its commitment to fighting climate change.
The report by German environmental lobby group Urgewald comes as China seeks to fill a vacuum left by the United States following President Donald Trump's decision to exit the Paris climate agreement.
Urgewal ... more Sydney (AFP) June 26, 2017Rio prefers Yancoal to Glencore in Australia coal sale Sydney (AFP) June 26, 2017Glencore makes new bid for Rio's Australia coal assets  Sydney (AFP) June 20, 2017Rio backs Yancoal over Glencore for Australia coal minesw |
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 Shanghai (AFP) July 4, 2017 
Chinese cinema-goers now have to sit through a short clip promoting "core socialist values" and President Xi Jinping's "Chinese dream" political credo before the show starts - and some aren't happy about it.
Authorities enlisted action star Jackie Chan and domestic film idols as part of the public-service adverts, which have been ordered shown at cinemas in China since July 1 and last a few ... more Berlin (AFP) July 3, 2017Germany urges treatment for China's cancer-stricken Liu  Beijing (AFP) June 28, 2017Hong Kong's allure fading in mainland China  Hong Kong (AFP) July 1, 2017Profile: Hong Kong's new leader Carrie Lam |
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 Mountain View, CA (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
What do astrophysicist Steven Hawking, Queen guitarist Brian May and the country of Luxembourg have in common? They're all key figures in Asteroid Day - a UN sanctioned day of education to raise awareness about protecting our planet from dangerous impacts from space.
Asteroid Day is June 30th, the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska impact, when a space rock, approximately 120 ft wide detonat ... more Washington (UPI) Jun 29, 2017South Korea develops self-propelled howitzer  Washington (UPI) Jul 3, 2017Scientists design robot to aid visually impaired schoolchildren  Pasadena CA (JPL) Jun 26, 2017AI Will Prepare Robots for the Unknown |
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 Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
Dunhuang is a typical desert basin in western China, with the Qilian mountains to the south, Kumtag desert and Lop-Nur to the west, Beisai mountain to the north, and Sanwei mountain to the east.
Besides, the famous Taklimakan and Tengger deserts are also located in the west and east of Dunhuang region, respectively. Dunhuang is also a world-famous scenic spot, encompassing Mogao Caves, Cre ... more Paris (AFP) July 4, 2017Herbicide boost for tadpoles: study  Washington (UPI) Jun 21, 2017Scientists probe role of sunscreen in accelerating coral reef decline  West Tabir, Indonesia (AFP) June 21, 2017Risky gold rush: Indonesia tackles illegal mining boom |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
Shifting livelihoods across the tropical forest frontiers of South America, the Eurasian Steppe, and the savannas of Africa are altering landscapes and leading to a significant decline in the amount of land burned by fire, a trend that NASA's satellites have detected from space.
The ongoing transition from nomadic cultures to settled lifestyles and intensifying agriculture has led to a ste ... more Lisbon (AFP) July 3, 2017Ten people injured in new Portugal forest fires  Pasadena CA (JPL) Jun 27, 2017Lightning Sparking More Boreal Forest Fires The Hague (AFP) June 23, 2017Huge fire razes large area of Dutch nature reserve |
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 Beijing, China (SPX) Jul 03, 2017 
More than 90% of the earth's energy imbalance (EEI) in the climate system is sequestered in the ocean and consequently the ocean heat content (OHC) is increasing. Therefore, OHC is one of the most important indicators of global warming. During the past 30 years, many independent groups worked to estimate historical OHC changes. However, large uncertainty has been found among the published global ... more Washington (UPI) Jul 3, 2017'Perfect storm' of oceanic conditions triggered Great Barrier Reef bleaching  Washington (UPI) Jul 3, 2017Cornell researchers build American eels an 'eelevator'  Washington (UPI) Jul 4, 2017Study: Birth control turning male fish into females |
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 Shanghai (AFP) July 6, 2017 
When it's sweltering in Shanghai, do as the locals do and settle down for a nap at Ikea - if you can find an open bed.
Chinese have a peculiar penchant for making themselves at home in the Swedish retailer's airconditioned showrooms, snoozing on beds, dozing on couches, and eating at dinner tables - and the phenomenon is on full display as the sweltering summer sets in.
With the mercur ... more Istanbul (AFP) July 2, 2017Turkey, Greece swelter under soaring temperatures Sofia (AFP) July 1, 2017Five dead as heatwave hits Bulgarian capital  Berlin (AFP) June 22, 2017Two dead as rain storms lash Germany, spark rail chaos |
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 Beijing (AFP) July 3, 2017 
Chinese President Xi Jinping told US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday that Sino-US relations have been hit by "negative factors" in a phone call following days of US actions that have vexed Beijing.
Trump held separate calls with Xi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that focused on tensions on the Korean peninsula, but China's foreign ministry said Xi also invoked the thorny issue of ... more Shanghai (AFP) July 3, 2017China opens up $10 trillion bond market in liberalisation step  Beijing (AFP) July 3, 2017China factory activity rebounds in June: Caixin  Moscow (AFP) July 4, 2017Putin and Xi talk trade, N.Korea at Kremlin |
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 Hull UK (SPX) Jul 06, 2017 
A study of the Sun using sound waves suggests that the layer in which the significant magnetic activity is located has grown thinner in recent years. Prof. Yvonne Elsworth will present results at the National Astronomy Meeting at the University of Hull on Tuesday, 4th July.
Prof. Yvonne Elsworth, of the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Birmingham, explains: "The Sun is ... more Hull UK (SPX) Jul 04, 2017Shining a Light on Solar Energetic Particles and Jets  Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jul 06, 2017Scientists uncover origins of the Sun's swirling spicules  Los Angeles, CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2017Eclipse Expectations Excite Escapades for Enlightenment |
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 Zalipie, Poland (AFP) June 30, 2017 
Danuta Dymon is sitting by the side of the road, painting flowers on her fence. The 70-year-old has been at it since the sun came up, dressed from head to toe in clothes also displaying her brushstroke.
"As you can see I'm covered in flowers," she said, adding neon green leaves to the fluorescent orange and pink garland spanning the fence's brick base in front of her home in Zalipie, in sout ... more Tokyo (AFP) July 4, 2017Japan panda fans get latest fix of cute with new footage  Bangkok (AFP) June 22, 2017Man stopped on Thai border with orangutans, tortoises, raccoons  Blacksburg VA (SPX) Jul 03, 2017Camera-trap research paves the way for global monitoring networks |
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