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 Copenhagen, Denmark (SPX) Nov 06, 2012 Feeding the world releases up to 17,000 megatonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, according to a new analysis released by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS). But while the emissions "footprint" of food production needs to be reduced, a companion policy brief by CCAFS lays out how climate change will require a complete recalibration of where specific crops are grown and livestock are raised. Together, Climate Change and Food Systems ... read more |
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  Were Dinosaurs Destined to Be Big In the evolutionary long run, small critters tend to evolve into bigger beasts-at least according to the idea attributed to paleontologist Edward Cope, now known as Cope's Rule. Using the latest adv ... more | |
  Asia's newest megacity offers model for urban growth as populations swell worldwide Iskandar Malaysia, the first "smart metropolis" of Southeast Asia founded on principles of social integration as well as low carbon emissions thanks to a green economy and green technologies, is a p ... more | |
  Dust's Warming Counters Half of its Cooling Effect Dust that routinely rises above the world's deserts causes a more significant localized warming effect than previously thought, a new study based on NASA field research shows. In April 2008, atmosph ... more | |
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 FAO: Africa land grabs like 'Wild West' The head of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization warned that "land grabs" of vast tracts of arable land in Africa by foreign governments and investors is like the "Wild West" and threatens the continent's food security. ... more | |
  Sizing up biomass from space The biomass stored in forests is thought to play a critical role in mitigating the catastrophic effects of global climate change. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Carbo ... more | |
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RTX's Raytheon secures $529 million contract to bolster Dutch Patriot air defense system
Slingshot Aerospace to enhance USSF technology for GPS jamming and spoofing detection
Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday if cease-fire takes effect | |
  Slovenia urges evacuation as river overflows banks Slovenian authorities on Monday urged residents along the Drava to evacuate after the river started overflowing its banks following several days of heavy rain. ... more | |
  Lake Aibi shrinks as desertification rises China faces a losing battle to restore Lake Aibi's ecosystem due to worsening desertification in the region of the salt lake, officials say. ... more | |
 Laos to start construction of mega dam 'this week' Laos on Monday said it would start construction of a controversial multi-billion dollar dam this week, after adapting the design to calm environmental concerns from neighbouring nations. ... more | |
 22 dead in Indian floods, 60,000 displaced: official Torrential rains in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh have killed at least 22 people and displaced tens of thousands of villagers over the past week, an official said Monday. ... more |
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  Myanmar minister warns off opportunists A senior Myanmar minister said the government will crack down on anyone taking advantage of the communal unrest in Rakhine state for their own ends. ... more | |
  China's Bo Xilai expelled from Communist Party Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai has been formally expelled from the ruling Communist Party, state media said Sunday, in a decision made at a meeting of top party officials that ended just days ahead of a broader once-a-decade power handover. ... more | |
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Pakistani satellite joins two others in successful launch
SpaceX set to launch Hisdesat's SpainSat NG I satellite on January 28
OP-ED: John Glenn Is Back | |
 New Jersey email vote rule raises storm of protest New Jersey's decision to allow voters displaced by superstorm Sandy to cast ballots by email has prompted a flood of warnings over security, secrecy and a potential for legal entanglements. ... more | |
 'Twitter bombs' may deliver late election surprise As US election day approaches, "Twitter bombs" are expected to fly as part of efforts to swing votes in a close race. ... more | |
  US Red Cross braces for possible new storm The Red Cross relief agency said Saturday it was stepping up efforts to help those struck by Hurricane Sandy, amid fears a new storm could hit the US East Coast next week. ... more | |
 Thousands run in New York race of disappointment Thousands of frustrated marathon runners from around the world descended on New York's Central Park on Sunday to take part in improvised races after the famed event fell victim to superstorm Sandy. ... more |
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