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Eyjafjallajoekull will have no impact on weather or climateReykjavik, Iceland (UPI) Apr 21, 2010 The erupting volcano in Iceland won't have a lasting effect on the climate, experts say. "You mess with Iceland? We shut down all your airports," goes a new joke being told in the tiny country. Yet, while the erupting Eyjafjallajoekull volcano managed to ground most of Europe's airplanes for nearly a week, the giant cloud of ash, as impressive as it may look, won't affect the weather, much less the climate. Experts have said the volcano is emitting 150,000-300,000 tons of carbon d ... read more |
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Portsmouth, England (AFP) April 22, 2010Britons left stranded by the ash cloud voiced their thanks and relief after a warship came to their rescue and brought them back home. The 280 civilians who hitched a lift on HMS Albion could wake up Thursday and reflect on a trying week that for many turned into the experience of a lifetime. "When we came off the ship, my son and daughter said to me, 'do you know what - that was so goo ... more  
Dhaka, Bangladesh (UPI) Apr 21, 2010 Soldiers are guarding water pumps in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, as the city of 7 million faces severe water shortages. While water shortages are typical during the April-May dry season, it has been especially bad this year, getting a start in March with unusually high temperatures. The city needs 581 million gallons of water a day but can only produce 502 million, said the ... more  
La Gloria, Mexico (AFP) April 21, 2010When tiny Mexican Edgar Hernandez fell sick one year ago, he became a worldwide sensation. Journalists and researchers flocked to the then five-year-old's sleepy village in eastern Mexico, near an industrial pig farm, seeking clues about the origin of the mysterious new flu. Since raising the A(H1N1) alert on April 23, 2009, Mexico has registered more than 72,000 cases, including almost ... more |
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Microbial Fuel Cell: A New Source Of Green EnergyArlington VA (SPX) Apr 22, 2010 Showcasing its energy research initiatives for an Earth Day event on April 22 at the Pentagon, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) will highlight the microbial fuel cell, a device that could revolutionize naval energy use by converting decomposed marine organisms into electricity. These fuel cells convert naturally occurring fuels and oxidants in the marine environment into electricity, offering a clean, efficient and reliable alternative to batteries and other environmentally harmful fuels. ... read more |
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