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U.S. Military Is Scrutinized Over Trash Burning in Afghanistan

by Myrna Posted on July 22, 2014

The United States military spent millions on garbage incinerators in Afghanistan, but they went unused in favor of open burn pits, a report from a watchdog agency said. Link:  U.S. Military Is Scrutinized Over Trash Burning in Afghanistan ; ;Related ArticlesFrack Quietly, Please: Sage Grouse Is NestingDot Earth Blog: Scientists Begin to Demystify Hole Found in Siberian PermafrostHundreds in Detroit Protest Over Move to Shut Off Water ;

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Forceful Steps Amid a Severe Drought

by Myrna Posted on July 15, 2014

California officials on Tuesday approved the most drastic measures yet to reduce water consumption, with rainfall at historically low levels and reservoirs quickly dwindling. Continue at source:  Forceful Steps Amid a Severe Drought ; ;Related ArticlesOpinion: A Pipeline Threatens Our Family LandStudy of Organic Crops Finds Fewer Pesticides and More AntioxidantsSummer School for Anchovies ;

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China Clarifies its Plans on Setting a CO2 Emissions Peak

by Myrna Posted on July 15, 2014

A top Chinese official says the country may announce a peak year for climate-warming emissions soon. Source article:  China Clarifies its Plans on Setting a CO2 Emissions Peak ; ;Related ArticlesThe Good, the Bad and the Anthropocene (Age of Us)Population by the Numbers: Unplanned PregnanciesProtecting Parrotfish on the Path to a Caribbean Reef Revival ;

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Poor Sanitation in India May Afflict Well-Fed Children With Malnutrition

by Myrna Posted on July 14, 2014

Many children in India are exposed to a bacterial brew from human waste that may make it impossible for food alone to cure their malnutrition. View original article: Poor Sanitation in India May Afflict Well-Fed Children With Malnutrition Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Population by the Numbers: Unplanned PregnanciesSummer School for AnchoviesOpinion: A Pipeline Threatens Our Family Land

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Surprising Inventions That Help Our Environment

by Bernadine Posted on July 9, 2014

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Dot Earth Blog: Keeping Track of Hurricane Arthur

by Myrna Posted on July 3, 2014

If conditions align, Hurricane Arthur could break a 3,173-day stretch in which no major hurricane has made landfall on United States shores. Originally from:   Dot Earth Blog: Keeping Track of Hurricane Arthur ; ;Related ArticlesU.S. Catfish Program Could Stymie Pacific Trade Pact, 10 Nations SayNASA Launching Satellite to Track CarbonArchive Dive: When Halibut Was Plentiful ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Keeping Track of Hurricane Arthur

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Is there arsenic in your drinking water? If you have a private well, get it tested!

by Myrna Posted on July 2, 2014

If you have a private well, in most places it’s up to you to get it tested and then decide if you want to further treat your water for arsenic. Source article:  Is there arsenic in your drinking water? If you have a private well, get it tested! ; ;Related ArticlesWhat You Need to Know About the Coming Jellyfish ApocalypseOur Inability To Deal With Climate Change Is Going to Kill the PenguinsScienceTake | Navigating Air and Water ;

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Observatory: The Secret of the Disco Clam’s Light Show

by Myrna Posted on June 26, 2014

Microscopic spheres of reflective silica in the inner lip of the disco clam help it create its mirror-ball effect underwater. Why the clam does this is still a mystery. Original source –  Observatory: The Secret of the Disco Clam’s Light Show ; ;Related ArticlesLoan Sought for Tappan Zee Work Is FaultedEconomic Scene: Carbon Cuts Now Won’t Stop Climate Change, but Could Limit DamageApp Smart: Navigating National Parks With Light and Rich Digital Guides ;

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Underground water reservoir with 3X as much water as Earth’s oceans found 700km deep in Earth’s crust

by Myrna Posted on June 16, 2014

And this is just under the United States. There could be even more water trapped deep underground elsewhere on the planet. See the original article here –  Underground water reservoir with 3X as much water as Earth’s oceans found 700km deep in Earth’s crust ; ;Related ArticlesWhy David Brat is Completely Wrong About Climate ScienceNo. 1 pesticide killing honeybeesHurricane Cristina Just Set A Scary Record ;

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Underground water reservoir with 3X as much water as Earth’s oceans found 700km deep in Earth’s crust

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Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built

by Myrna Posted on June 6, 2014

Both sides in the debate over the Keystone XL pipeline find support for their positions in an updated State Department analysis that assesses greater risk of death and injury if more oil is moved by rail from Canada. Continue reading –  Report Finds Higher Risks if Oil Line Is Not Built ; ;Related ArticlesFixes After BP Spill Not Enough, Board SaysDealBook: Fund Manager Sets Goats Grazing in Blighted DetroitGermany Leans Toward Lifting Ban on Fracking ;

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