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Oh, Say, Can You See (but Not Hear) Those Fireworks?

by Myrna Posted on June 30, 2016

A new genre of fireworks displays caters to audiences that can do without the noise, but they will be hard to find this Fourth of July. View article:  Oh, Say, Can You See (but Not Hear) Those Fireworks? ; ; ;

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Oh, Say, Can You See (but Not Hear) Those Fireworks?

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Ozone Hole Shows Signs of Shrinking, Scientists Say

by Myrna Posted on June 30, 2016

Three decades after a treaty to phase out the use of chemicals known as CFCs, there are indications that the hole in the ozone layer is healing. Link to original:  Ozone Hole Shows Signs of Shrinking, Scientists Say ; ; ;

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Ozone Hole Shows Signs of Shrinking, Scientists Say

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Mining Companies Buy Political Influence in Australia, Report Says

by Myrna Posted on June 29, 2016

A report cited six instances where political donations were made and companies received favorable legislation for mining projects. Original post –  Mining Companies Buy Political Influence in Australia, Report Says ; ; ;

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Mining Companies Buy Political Influence in Australia, Report Says

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Obama, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Peña Nieto Focus on Climate, Both Political and Global

by Myrna Posted on June 29, 2016

The three North American leaders met in Ottawa, focusing on climate change and the ripples from Britain’s vote, and disavowed nativist political currents. More:  Obama, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Peña Nieto Focus on Climate, Both Political and Global ; ; ;

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Growing Greens in the Spare Room as ‘Vertical Farm’ Start-Ups Flourish

by Myrna Posted on June 29, 2016

LED lighting and short growing periods have helped the rise of indoor farming, but scaling up is tougher. Link:   Growing Greens in the Spare Room as ‘Vertical Farm’ Start-Ups Flourish ; ; ;

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Growing Greens in the Spare Room as ‘Vertical Farm’ Start-Ups Flourish

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On a Heating Planet, ‘Gasland’ Filmmaker Josh Fox Lets Go and Loves

by Myrna Posted on June 27, 2016

A film on fighting climate change from the director of “Gasland” points the finger within instead of at familiar, insufficient, targets. Credit –  On a Heating Planet, ‘Gasland’ Filmmaker Josh Fox Lets Go and Loves ; ; ;

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Al Gore Explore Climate Change, Life in a Naval Observatory and More

by Myrna Posted on June 22, 2016

Neil deGrasse Tyson and Al Gore talk about climate change activism, the “GoreSat” satellite, “spider goats” and paths to abundant clean energy. View original:  Neil deGrasse Tyson and Al Gore Explore Climate Change, Life in a Naval Observatory and More ; ; ;

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Neil deGrasse Tyson and Al Gore Explore Climate Change, Life in a Naval Observatory and More

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The Future of Zoos

by Myrna Posted on June 21, 2016

Is there any ethical way to keep apes, elephants and other intelligent animals in captivity given growing understanding of their emotional life — and rights? Original article: The Future of Zoos ; ; ;

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The Future of Zoos

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A Meteorologist Explores Survival Skills and Climate Change as a ‘Heat Dome’ Sears the Southwest

by Myrna Posted on June 21, 2016

As meteorologists and climate scientists work to clarify the role of global warming in making summers in the Southwest insufferable, citizens would do well to stay hydrated. Original article: A Meteorologist Explores Survival Skills and Climate Change as a ‘Heat Dome’ Sears the Southwest ; ; ;

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Remember the Ozone Layer?

by Myrna Posted on June 20, 2016

It’s still there, NASA tracks it, and scientists are still worried about it, though atmospheric levels of chemicals that damage it are slowly declining. Excerpt from –  Remember the Ozone Layer? ; ; ;

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