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  Cambridge UK (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 The world's botanic gardens contain at least 30% of all known plant species, including 41% of all those classed as 'threatened', according to the most comprehensive analysis to date of diversity in 'ex-situ' collections: those plants conserved outside natural habitats. The study, published in the journal Nature Plants, found that the global network of botanic gardens conserves living plants representing almost two-thirds of plant 'genera' (the classification above species) and over 90% of plant fa ... read more |
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Climate insurance is rarely well thought out in agricultureLeipzig, Germany (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 Internationally subsidised agricultural insurance is intended to protect farmers in developing countries from the effects of climate change. However, it can also lead to undesirable ecological and s ... more 
Bulgarian village goes Chinese in yoghurt crazeMomchilovtsi, Bulgaria (AFP) Sept 26, 2017 The Bulgarian villagers hunker over their books, struggling with their Mandarin words and characters. But they are not going to China - the Middle Kingdom is coming to them. Because of yoghurt. ... more 
Scientists and farmers work together to wipe out African lovegrassBrisbane, Australia (SPX) Sep 25, 2017 A partnership between QUT, the NSW Government and farmers could lead to the eventual eradication of the highly invasive African lovegrass threatening pastures and native grasslands Australia-wide. ... more 
Study identifies likely scenarios for global spread of devastating crop diseaseCambridge UK (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 Stem rust, named for the blackening pustules that infect plant stems, caused devastating crop epidemics and famine for centuries before being tamed by fungicides and resistance genes. Since th ... 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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Food labeling pact aims to cut food wasteNew York (AFP) Sept 20, 2017 Many of the world's largest retailers and food companies have agreed to better labeling of products by 2020 in a bid to radically cut food waste, they announced Wednesday. ... more  
Veolia's US growth hopes run into troubleNew York (AFP) Sept 24, 2017 Veolia's hopes of taking advantage of municipal privatizations and promised Trump administration public works projects to expand its US presence, are being strained by its role in water crises in Flint, Michigan and other cities. ... more 
Syngenta chief calls for debate on 'sustainable agriculture'Paris (AFP) Sept 21, 2017 Swiss agrochemicals giant Syngenta, recently taken over by ChemChina, said there should be a wide-scale debate on what constitutes "sustainable agriculture" in face of a number of current controversies over pesticides. ... more 
At Dubai expo, Chinese firms look to tap lucrative halal marketDubai (AFP) Sept 19, 2017 Standing behind her stall at a Dubai exhibition centre, Dai Dong He offered passersby what looked like carefully wrapped biscuits or chocolates. ... more 
Research finds roots use chemical 'photos' to coordinate growthMelbourne FL (SPX) Sep 15, 2017 Though it may look haphazard, the network of intertwining plant roots snaking through the soil actually represents a deliberate process. Root growth is guided by chemical snapshots taken by the youn ... more 
Climate change threatens Latin America coffee producersWashington (AFP) Sept 12, 2017 Climate change is threatening the Latin American zones most favorable for growing coffee, according to a study out Monday that warns seed production could drop by nearly 90 percent by 2050. ... more |
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EU chamber urges China to lift cheese banBeijing (AFP) Sept 11, 2017 China should reconsider its decision to suspend imports of some types of cheese, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China said Monday. ... more 
Parched Jordan starts growing vegetables in Aqaba, Jordan (AFP) Sept 7, 2017 Jordan, a water-poor country that is 90-percent desert, on Thursday launched a project to turn its sand dunes into farming land to produce food using sun and sea water. ... more 
130-tonne 'monster fatberg' clogs London sewerLondon (AFP) Sept 12, 2017 Sewage workers have found a 130-tonne ball of congealed fat - dubbed a "monster fatberg" - clogging a Victorian-era sewer in London, utility company Thames Water said Tuesday. ... more 
Foodies cheesed off as China says 'non' to France's finestBeijing (AFP) Sept 8, 2017 Fans of French cheeses in China have received news they may find hard to digest: the country's food hygiene authorities have turned their noses up at some people's favourite fare, blocking imports of Camembert, Brie and Roquefort. ... more |
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  Buffalo NY (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 
Scientists have used satellite data to monitor underground water reserves in California's Silicon Valley, discovering that water levels rebounded quickly after a severe drought that lasted from 2012-15.
The research points to the success of aggressive conservation measures. It also helps to lay the groundwork for low-cost monitoring of subterranean water reserves in California and elsewher ... more Greenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 27, 2017OSIRIS-REx views Pacifica on Earth Flyby  Pasadena CA (JPL) Sep 25, 2017A Box of 'Black Magic' to Study Earth from Space  Hanover NH (SPX) Sep 26, 2017How aerial thermal imagery is revolutionizing archaeology |
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 Beijing (XNA) Sep 15, 2017 
China's home-grown BeiDou Navigation Satellite System will cover countries and regions along the Belt and Road by 2018, said an official at the China National Space Administration (CNSA) Monday.
Wu Yanhua, deputy head of the CNSA, said the plan was based on the satellite system's improving regional services, which had been cooperating with various countries and regional organizations.
... more Cambridge, Canada (SPX) Sep 26, 2017exactEarth Announces Agreement with Alltek Marine to Expand Small Vessel Tracking Service Offering  Beijing (XNA) Sep 19, 2017China's BeiDou-3 satellites get new chips  Denver CO (SPX) Sep 13, 2017US Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin GPS M-Code Early Use Ground System Upgrade Contract |
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 Brasilia (AFP) Sept 26, 2017 
The Brazilian government backed off a controversial proposal to authorize private companies to mine a sprawling Amazon reserve Monday after blistering domestic and international criticism.
President Michel Temer's office will issue a new decree Tuesday that "restores the conditions of the area, according to the document that instituted the reserve in 1984," the Ministry of Mines and Energy s ... more Washington DC (SPX) Sep 21, 2017American oaks share a common northern ancestor  Montreal, Canada (SPX) Sep 15, 2017Forest fires are not limited to hot or temperate climates  Washington (UPI) Sep 19, 2017Harvard report details the threats faced by New England forests |
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 Princeton NJ (SPX) Sep 25, 2017 
Two new studies of green algae - the scourge of swimming pool owners and freshwater ponds - have revealed new insights into how these organisms siphon carbon dioxide from the air for use in photosynthesis, a key factor in their ability to grow so quickly. Understanding this process may someday help researchers improve the growth rate of crops such as wheat and rice.
In the studies publishe ... more Urbana IL (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Researchers discover unique property of critical methane-producing enzyme  University Park PA (SPX) Sep 21, 2017New biomaterial could replace plastic laminates, greatly reduce pollution  Chicago IL (SPX) Sep 27, 2017Illinois researchers develop gene circuit design strategy to advance synthetic biology |
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 Sendai, Japan (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed an innovative method for fabricating semitransparent and flexible solar cells with atomically thin 2D materials. The new technology improves power conversion efficiency of up to 0.7% - this is the highest value for solar cells made from transparent 2D sheet materials.
Transparent or semi-transparent solar cells with excellent mechanical flexi ... more Oakland CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Solar Power Lights Up Amazon Communities Fighting Dirty Energy  Albany NY (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Green Bank Network totals over $29 Billion for clean energy projects around the World  Antigua and Barbuda (SPX) Sep 25, 2017Antigua's well-built PV systems sustain impact of hurricane Irma |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 20, 2017 
French energy company ENGIE said it teamed up with an investment group to help develop a wind energy program in India, one of the world's fastest growing economies.
The company formed a partnership with the Abraaj investment group to develop as much as 1 gigawatt of wind power in the Indian energy sector.
"Energy demand is growing tremendously in India, and ENGIE is investing in ... more Washington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2017Finding better wind energy potential with the new European Wind Atlas  Washington (UPI) Sep 7, 2017Last of the 67 turbines for a British wind farm installed  Washington (UPI) Sep 14, 2017Kimberly-Clark next U.S. company to draw more on renewables |
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 Sydney (AFP) Sept 22, 2017 
Rio Tinto will return $2.5 billion to shareholders in a buyback after selling most of its Australian coal assets to China-backed Yancoal, the mining giant said Friday.
The world's second-largest miner sold Coal & Allied to Yancoal, majority-controlled by China's Yanzhou Coal, earlier this month in a divestment drive analysts expect will lead to a complete exit from the sector.
The buybac ... more Washington (UPI) Sep 15, 2017First-ever U.S. coal shipment arrives in Ukraine  Sydney (AFP) Sept 1, 2017Rio completes Australia coal mines sale to China's Yancoal  Washington (UPI) Aug 22, 2017In a first, U.S. ships coal to Ukraine |
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 Taipei (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
A music concert in Taiwan descended into chaos over the weekend when independence activists clashed with pro-China groups, with three people injured in the scuffles.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions between the self-ruled island and the mainland since Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen took office in May last year, with Beijing cutting off all official communications.
The event ... more Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Interpol meets in Beijing as China hunts for fugitives  Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017China gives Tianjin ex-mayor 12 years for graft  Hong Kong (AFP) Sept 23, 2017Universities battleground for latest row over Hong Kong freedoms |
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 Pasadena CA (SPX) Sep 22, 2017 
Imagine a robot that could help you tidy your home: roving about, sorting stray socks into the laundry and dirty dishes into the dishwasher. While such a practical helper may still be the stuff of science fiction, Caltech scientists have developed an autonomous molecular machine that can perform similar tasks - at the nanoscale. This "robot," made of a single strand of DNA, can autonomously "wal ... more San Diego CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2017From self-folding robots to computer vision  (UPI) Sep 26, 2017Northrop subsidiary unveils new unmanned ground vehicle  Champaign IL (SPX) Sep 26, 2017Click beetles inspire design of self-righting robots |
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 Washington (UPI) Sep 25, 2017 
Fish may be suffering brain damage as a result of plastic pollution. New research shows plastic nanoparticles can end up inside the brains of fish.
"Our study is the first to show that nanosized plastic particles can accumulate in fish brains," Tommy Cedervall, a chemistry researcher at Lund University in Sweden, said in a news release.
Cedervall and his colleagues tracked the pa ... more Amsterdam (AFP) Sept 27, 2017I.Coast toxic spill victims launch new Dutch court bid  Nantes, France (AFP) Sept 25, 2017The waste-collecting cyclists who caught the UN's eye  Manila (AFP) Sept 26, 2017Nestle tackles 'ocean-polluter' tag in Philippines |
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 Sydney (AFP) Sept 25, 2017  Ten people believed to be Chinese died when a supermarket caught fire in Papua New Guinea while they were sleeping, reports and officials said Monday.
The disaster at the Splendid Star shop was made worse by the lack of any proper fire-fighting equipment in Manus province in the impoverished Pacific nation's north, where the blaze started early Friday.
The dead included six women and fou ... more Lisbon (AFP) Sept 12, 2017Portuguese ex-firefighter jailed for starting 2016 forest fires  Washington (UPI) Sep 5, 2017Satellite images show wildfire smoke spreading across United States  Marseille (AFP) Sept 3, 2017Arson suspected as fire in southeast France brought under control |
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 Cambridge UK (SPX) Sep 26, 2017 
Researchers have found a way to chart changes in the speed of deep-ocean currents using the most modest of materials - mud. The approach, reported in the journal Deep-Sea Research Part I, could provide scientists with a better basis for understanding the behaviour of ancient ocean currents and, in an age of mounting apprehension over climate change, could help them to judge what level of fluctua ... more Southampton, UK (SPX) Sep 26, 2017Scientists call for more research on how human activities affect the seabed  Manila (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Two Vietnamese fishermen dead in Philippine navy chase  Ispra, Italy (SPX) Sep 21, 2017Black Sea water temperatures may buck global trend |
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 Paris (AFP) Sept 27, 2017 
Climate change has made the record-breaking temperatures that roasted parts of Europe this summer at least 10 times more likely, scientists reported Wednesday.
"We found clear evidence of human influence on this summer's record warmth, both in the overall summer temperatures and in the heatwave dubbed 'Lucifer'," said study co-author Geert Jan van Oldenborgh, a senior researcher at the Royal ... more Bucharest (AFP) Sept 17, 2017Powerful wind storm kills eight in Romania  Manila (AFP) Sept 12, 2017At least three dead, six missing, as storm hits Philippines Berlin (AFP) Sept 13, 2017Storm kills three people in Germany |
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 Tokyo (AFP) Sept 25, 2017 
Japan said on Monday that it expects to raise more than $11.6 billion by selling off another chunk of the country's massive postal service.
The government will sell 914 million Japan Post shares at 1,322 yen apiece, it said in a regulatory filing, with the offering set to raise as much as 1.3 trillion yen ($11.6 billion) if domestic and foreign investors snap up an extra allotment of stock. ... more Washington Sept 22, 2017US says NAFTA helps Chinese goods reach American market  Shenyang, China (AFP) Sept 24, 2017China rust belt opens door wider to foreign investors  Beijing (AFP) Sept 25, 2017US commerce secretary in Beijing ahead of Trump trip |
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 Greenbelt MD (SPX) Sep 27, 2017 
On Sept. 25, 2017, media were invited to see NASA's Parker Solar Probe in its flight configuration at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, where it is being built.
The revolutionary heat shield that will protect the first spacecraft to fly directly into the Sun's atmosphere was installed for the first time on Sept. 21.
This is the only time the spacecraft wil ... more Paris (ESA) Sep 21, 2017Solar antics  Daytona Beach FL (SPX) Sep 22, 2017Solar wind impacts on giant 'space hurricanes' may affect satellite safety  Washington (UPI) Sep 11, 2017NASA captures significant solar flare |
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 Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Sep 27, 2017 
A recent international study indicates that the populations of peatland birds in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia and Latvia have decreased by a third during the past three decades. The situation in Finland is the most dire, and the species in most trouble is the Finnish ruff, as the population has fallen to approximately 3% of what it was at the beginning of the study period.
"The populat ... more Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Sep 21, 2017A study switches from genetic to metabolic analysis to reconstitute evolutionary process  (UPI) Sep 26, 2017Pigeons are better than people at multitasking  Paris (AFP) Sept 25, 2017Pandas rebounding, but their habitat isn't: study |
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