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EDITORIAL: Greenhouse buildup
The Charleston Gazette, W.Va.A historic landmark occurred last week. Scientists at a Hawaii mountaintop observatory reported that carbon dioxide buildup in the atmosphere reached 400 parts per million for the first time since the Pliocene Epoch -- 5 to 3 million years ago, long after...Tags: Nobel Prize Awards, Global Warming, Petroleum Industry, Entertainment Events, Al Gore
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Zebra mussels make their unwanted presence felt
Nevada, Mo. – Biologists have found zebra mussels in a lake at the Schell-Osage Conservation Area, which is in Vernon and St. Clair counties in west central Missouri. Zebra mussels are an invasive species from Eurasia that can cause ecological and...
Tags: Mussels, Seafood and Fishing Industry, Invasive Species, Aquaculture, Fishing
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Cattle grazing can promote cheatgrass dominance, study finds
Ranchers often argue that cattle grazing is the best way to combat cheatgrass, an aggressive invader that has taken over vast areas of the Great Basin, destroying the native sagebrush ecosystem and fueling huge wildfires. But a study published today...
Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Conservation, Ecosystems, Agriculture
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Measure passed to unify Asian carp prevention efforts
Portsmouth Daily Times, OhioDuring debate of a critical water resources development bill, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment Wednesday introduced by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) that would help prevent the invasion of Asian carp in the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Basins....Tags: Local Government, Al Franken, U.S. Senate, Robert P. Casey, Jr., Patrick J. Toomey
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RPT-IAEA chief backs sending experts to check Iran's Bushehr plant
Reuters(Repeats to additional subscribers. No change to text) DUBAI, May 11 (Reuters) - The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it would be a good idea to send experts to check the safety of Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor, a day after...Tags: International Organizations, Iran, Nuclear Power, International Atomic Energy Agency, Plant Openings
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BRIEF: Minor earthquake felt near Maryville
Knoxville News SentinelA minor earthquake was recorded early today in Blount County. The 2.5 magnitude quake was felt at 12:57 a.m. about 4 miles east southeast of Maryville. The epicenter coordinates were 35.759 degrees north, 83.912 degrees west, according to the United...Tags: Alcoa Incorporated
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Other Voices
Bullying has always been a problem among children. Schools are recognizing the problem and are making more of an effort to prevent bullying at school, and even when students are not on school grounds. Last month, the Rapid City Area Schools District...Tags: Justice System, Petroleum Industry, Media Industry, U.S. Department of Education, Students
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San Jose: 3.4-magnitude earthquake reported east of Alum Rock
San Jose Mercury NewsA 3.4-magnitude earthquake was reported at 10:12 p.m. Thursday about 5 miles east of the Alum Rock neighborhood of San Jose. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was about 4 miles deep and on the Calaveras Fault. San Jose...Tags: Earthquakes, Natural Disasters
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Earthquake: 3.1 quake strikes near Cobb, Calif.
A shallow magnitude 3.1 earthquake was reported Tuesday evening three miles from Cobb, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 11:11 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 1.9 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was...
Tags: Natural Disasters
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Google's Earth Engine: A stunning time-lapse view of the planet
Much has happened to the planet since 1984, and now Google has come up with a way to have a spectacular, bird's-eye view of the changes. In partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, NASA and Time magazine, Google has put together a website that...
Tags: Google+, Newspaper and Magazine, NASA, Time (magazine), Google Inc.
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Earthquake: 3.4 quake strikes near East Foothills, Calif.
A shallow magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported Thursday evening four miles from East Foothills, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 10:12 p.m. at a depth of 3.7 miles. According to the geological survey, the...
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West Newton begins quest for free gauge money
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa.Much like Lois Van Kirk, West Newton council is in favor of a river gauge to measure the water levels near the bridge, but with a dollar-sign caveat. Van Kirk, the only resident at a public work session to discuss the project, said she wants the borough...Tags: New Products, Health and Safety at Work, Safety of Citizens, Primaries, Government
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