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Forget the World Cup – Brazil Posts Double Win with Simultaneous Soy Boom and Deforestation Drop

by Myrna Posted on June 5, 2014

A new analysis sees many factors driving the extraordinary sustained drop in Amazon forest loss in Brazil even as soy production has boomed. Excerpt from –  Forget the World Cup – Brazil Posts Double Win with Simultaneous Soy Boom and Deforestation Drop ; ;Related ArticlesBehind the Mask – A Reality Check on China’s Plans for a Carbon CapTracking Obama’s Climate Rules for Power PlantsDisoriented Baby Beaver Meets Midstream Kayaker… ;

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Forget the World Cup – Brazil Posts Double Win with Simultaneous Soy Boom and Deforestation Drop

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Puerto Rico Debates Who Put Out the Lights in a Bay

by Myrna Posted on June 4, 2014

The prolonged blackout of one of the world’s most famous bioluminescent bays after microscopic plankton called off their shimmering show in January has alarmed scientists. Source:  Puerto Rico Debates Who Put Out the Lights in a Bay ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Behind the Mask – A Reality Check on China’s Plans for a Carbon CapThe Potential Downside of Natural GasNews Analysis: The Potential Downside of Natural Gas ;

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21st-Century Span: Imperiled Sturgeon Watched in Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Zone

by Myrna Posted on May 29, 2014

Officials are trying to determine whether construction noises at the site of the Tappan Zee Bridge’s replacement are harming the Atlantic and shortnose sturgeon, two imperiled species. Original article: 21st-Century Span: Imperiled Sturgeon Watched in Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Zone Related ArticlesNational Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge FireDot Earth Blog: Americans’ Varied Views of ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Climate Change’Op-Ed Contributor: Climate Change Doomed the Ancients

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21st-Century Span: Imperiled Sturgeon Watched in Tappan Zee Bridge Construction Zone

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Ask a Pollster: ‘Climate Change’ or ‘Global Warming’? Tough Choice for Pollsters

by Myrna Posted on May 29, 2014

“Global warming” is more familiar and conjures stronger emotional responses. See original article: Ask a Pollster: ‘Climate Change’ or ‘Global Warming’? Tough Choice for Pollsters Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Americans’ Varied Views of ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Climate Change’Op-Ed Contributor: Climate Change Doomed the AncientsGovernments Await Obama’s Move on Carbon to Gauge U.S. Climate Efforts

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Ask a Pollster: ‘Climate Change’ or ‘Global Warming’? Tough Choice for Pollsters

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Op-Ed Contributor: Climate Change Doomed the Ancients

by Myrna Posted on May 27, 2014

Global conflict fueled by climate change goes back 3,000 years. Link: Op-Ed Contributor: Climate Change Doomed the Ancients ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Gavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and ValuableEconomic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate ChangeGavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and Valuable ;

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Op-Ed Contributor: Climate Change Doomed the Ancients

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Dot Earth Blog: Americans’ Varied Views of ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Climate Change’

by Myrna Posted on May 27, 2014

Global warming appears to have more salience than “climate change” in the views of many Americans. Taken from: Dot Earth Blog: Americans’ Varied Views of ‘Global Warming’ and ‘Climate Change’ ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Gavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and ValuableEconomic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate ChangeDetroit Plan to Profit on Water Looks Half Empty ;

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National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire

by Myrna Posted on May 27, 2014

Officials said that rain forecast for this week may help crews gain control over a large, wind-whipped wildfire that forced dozens of people to flee to shelters. Jump to original:  National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire ; ;Related ArticlesEconomic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate ChangeDot Earth Blog: Research on Malaria-Resistant Children in Tanzania Leads to Promising New Vaccine TargetDot Earth Blog: Gavin Schmidt on Why Climate Models are Wrong, and Valuable ;

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National Briefing | Northwest: Alaska: Rain May Help Quell Huge Fire

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Economic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate Change

by Myrna Posted on May 24, 2014

Because efforts to stop global warming may fail, one way to handle the financial losses is to share the long-term risks. More: Economic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate Change Related ArticlesExtreme Weather: How El Niño Might Alter the Political ClimateThe Big Melt AcceleratesIn California, Climate Issues Moved to Fore by Governor

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Economic View: Buying Insurance Against Climate Change

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Billionaire Democrat Sets Eye on Senate Races

by Myrna Posted on May 17, 2014

Tom Steyer, whom Republicans have depicted as a one-man special interest group, plans to raise $100 million to run campaigns on climate issues and efforts to block the Keystone XL pipeline. Credit:  Billionaire Democrat Sets Eye on Senate Races ; ;Related ArticlesFewer Honeybees Died Over the Winter, a Report SaysAs Park Service Culls Deer in Washington, It Helps Charities Fill BelliesPanel Questions Experts on Closed Reactor Risks ;

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Billionaire Democrat Sets Eye on Senate Races

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Colin Pillinger, 70, Dies; Set Europe’s Eye on Space

by Myrna Posted on May 13, 2014

Dr. Pillinger led a shoestring effort to put a European lander on Mars — a mission that failed to reach its destination, but succeeded in elevating the profile of space exploration in Europe. Link:  Colin Pillinger, 70, Dies; Set Europe’s Eye on Space ; ;Related ArticlesProtest of Planned Incinerator Turns Violent in Chinese CityProtest Against Planned Incinerator Turns Violent in Chinese CityPhilippines Jails Chinese Sailors in Fish Dispute ;

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Colin Pillinger, 70, Dies; Set Europe’s Eye on Space

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