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Mud wasp nests used to date ancient Australian rock art Washington DC (UPI) Feb 06, 2020 Researchers have used mud wasp nests to narrow the age range of Aboriginal rock art in the Kimberley region of We. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Secondary forests provide deforestation buffer for old-growth primary forests Leeds UK (SPX) Feb 07, 2020 Currently, re-growing forests comprise roughly 21% of previously deforested areas in the Brazilian Amazon. However, t. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Aerosols have an outsized impact on extreme weather Pasadena CA (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Scientists at Caltech and JPL have tied a shift in winter weather patterns in Europe and northern Eurasia to a red. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Global warming to blame for hottest day in Argentine Antarctica Buenos Aires (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 Global warming is to blame for Argentine Antarctica recording its hottest day since readings began, Greenpeace sa. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Death of Chinese doctor fuels anger, demands for change Beijing (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 The death of a whistleblowing doctor whose early warnings about China's new coronavirus outbreak were suppressed by th. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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WHO tiptoes around what to call virus; case numbers 'stabilising': WHO Geneva (AFP) Feb 8, 2020 Keen to avoid stigmatising the city of Wuhan, where the outbreak began, or Chinese people, the World Health Organization . 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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China virus deaths rise past 800, overtaking SARS toll Beijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2020 The death toll from the novel coronavirus surged past 800 in mainland China on Sunday, overtaking global fatalities in t. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Pranks and patience: passing the time on the Diamond Princess Tokyo (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 Tai chi, Bible study, karaoke and dancing with the "Dive Duo": that was the entertainment promised passengers when they bo. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Nine members of Hong Kong family get virus after 'hotpot'; As 1000s freed from cruise ship Hong Kong (AFP) Feb 9, 2020 Nine members of a Hong Kong family are infected with the new coronavirus after sharing a hotpot meal, officials confir. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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China turns to AI, data in fight against virus Beijing (AFP) Feb 8, 2020 A man who had travelled to Wuhan - the central city at the heart of China's coronavirus crisis - was surprised when po. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus Singapore (AFP) Feb 9, 2020 Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive . 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Coronavirus: latest developments worldwide Paris (AFP) Feb 9, 2020 More deaths than SARS. A slowdown in contamination rates in China. OPEC calls for oil output cuts. Here are the worldwid. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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China offers $43bn boost to firms fighting virus Beijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2020 China's central bank said Sunday it will offer a 300 billion yuan ($43 billion) boost next week to help businesses inv. 2020-02-10 00:27:15
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Expedition reveals the violent birth of Earth's hidden continent Zealandia, forged in a ring of fire Wellington, New Zealand (The Conversation) Feb 07, 2020 Three years ago, the identification of Zealandia as a continent made global Expedition re. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Thousands flee severe flooding in New Zealand Wellington (AFP) Feb 5, 2020 Severe flooding forced thousands of residents in New Zealand's South Island to flee their homes on Wednesday and le. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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How the ocean is gnawing away at glaciers Bremerhaven, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 The Greenland Ice Sheet is melting faster today than it did only a few years ago. The reason: it's not ju. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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How and when spines changed in mammalian evolution Boston MA (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 A new study from Harvard University and the Field Museum of Natural History sheds light on how and when changes in t. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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One single primitive turtle resisted mass extinction in the northern hemisphere Madrid, Spain (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Sixty-six million years ago, in the emerged lands of Laurasia -now the northern hemisphere- a primitive land tor. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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AFRL epidemiology lab supports world health officials in flu vaccine development Wright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Feb 07, 2020 The United States is currently in the midst of influenza season, but the medical readiness of Airmen a. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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China's Xi discusses coronavirus with Trump: state media Beijing (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke on Friday with US President Donald Trump on the novel coronavirus outbreak and urged . 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Coronavirus cases on Japan cruise ship treble to 61 Yokohama, Japan (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 Another 41 people on a cruise ship quarantined off Japan have the new coronavirus, the country's health minister. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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China virus crisis deepens as whistleblower doctor dies Beijing (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 A Chinese doctor who was punished after raising the alarm about China's new coronavirus died from the pathogen on Friday. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Coronavirus spreads fear and racism worldwide Sydney (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 As the deadly coronavirus has spread worldwide, it has carried with it xenophobia - and Asian communities around the worl. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Argentine Antarctica has hottest day on record Buenos Aires (AFP) Feb 7, 2020 Argentine Antarctica had its hottest day on record Thursday since readings began, the National Meteorological Ser. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Global ocean circulation is accelerating from the surface to the abyss Washington DC (SPX) Feb 07, 2020 Contradicting previous studies that suggest global warming will weaken ocean circulation, especially in tropical. 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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ECOSTRESS mission sees plants 'waking up' from space Pasadena CA (JPL) Feb 05, 2020 Although plants don't sleep in the same way humans do, they have circadian rhythms - internal clocks that, like our . 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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First-of-its-kind study examines toll of nuclear war on world's oceans Boulder CO (SPX) Feb 07, 2020 A nuclear war, even a relatively contained conflict, wouldn't just have devastating consequences for life on land. . 2020-02-07 07:42:59
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Arctic permafrost thaw plays greater role in climate change than previously estimated Boulder CO (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Abrupt thawing of permafrost will double previous estimates of potential carbon emissions from permafrost thaw in t. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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UD study maps areas of high Microplastic concentrations in the Delaware Bay Newark NJ (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microp. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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'Open bar' for rats as Paris pension strikes hit waste collection Paris (AFP) Feb 3, 2020 France's trains may be running again but the whiff of discontent over the government's pension reforms still hangs thick. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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A Snapshot of molecules in a deep-sea symbiosis Bremen, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Bacteria in our environment can be difficult to study: They are tiny and often live under conditions hard to r. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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UCF researchers work on project to develop cleaner-burning, renewable fuels Orlando, FL (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Biofuels offer potential benefits as renewable fuels with cleaner emissions, but with thousands of types of biofue. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Grey seals observed communicating by clapping underwater Washington DC (UPI) Feb 03, 2020 For the first time, grey seals have been observed clapping underwater to communicate. Like whales and dolphi. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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'Safe' biodiverse regions now vulnerable to climate change Washington DC (UPI) Feb 03, 2020 Some of the most biodiverse regions on Earth have served as a place of respite for thousands of plant and animal . 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Weather radar records drastic drop in mayfly populations Norman OK (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 At the beginning of each summer, mayfly larvae emerge from bodies of water and shed their skin to become full-fledge. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Travel bans upend Chinese lives Beijing (AFP) Feb 6, 2020 Students blocked from returning to their universities; tourists forced to extend expensive holidays; a scientist cut o. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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China scrambles to find beds for virus patients as deaths hit 563 Beijing (AFP) Feb 6, 2020 China scrambled to find bed space for thousands of newly infected patients on Thursday, as the death toll from the nov. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Thousands quarantined on Asian cruise ships in virus fight Yokohama, Japan (AFP) Feb 6, 2020 Thousands of people were stranded aboard two cruise ships in Asia on Thursday, quarantined by officials desperat. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Vast amounts of valuable energy, nutrients, water lost in world's fast-rising wastewater streams Hamilton, Canada (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 Vast amounts of valuable energy, agricultural nutrients, and water could potentially be recovered from the wo. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Thais spike China-led plan to dredge Mekong river Bangkok (AFP) Feb 5, 2020 Thailand has spiked Chinese-led plans to open up a key stretch of the Mekong river, in a rare victory for activists fi. 2020-02-06 11:22:21
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Viscosity measurements offer new insights into the earth's mantle Bayreuth, Germany (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 An international research group with Dr. Longjian Xie from the Bavarian Research Institute of Experimental G. 2020-02-05 12:24:25
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Enhancing stability operations in under-governed regions Washington DC (SPX) Feb 04, 2020 U.S. forces operating in remote, under-governed regions around the world often find that an area's distinct cult. 2020-02-05 12:24:25
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Coronavirus infects at least 10 on Japan cruise ship Yokohama, Japan (AFP) Feb 5, 2020 Thousands were marooned on a cruise ship off the Japanese coast Wednesday, after medics evacuated 10 people infe. 2020-02-05 12:24:25
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More Chinese cities shut down as virus death toll rises Hangzhou, China (AFP) Feb 5, 2020 Millions more people have been ordered to stay indoors as China battles to curb the spread of a new virus that. 2020-02-05 12:24:25
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China virus deaths rise as WHO says 'opportunity' to halt spread Beijing (AFP) Feb 5, 2020 The world has a "window of opportunity" to halt the spread of a deadly new virus, global health experts said, as the num. 2020-02-05 12:24:25
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Feeding bluebirds helps the songbirds fight off parasites Washington DC (UPI) Feb 04, 2020 Backyard bird feeders help a variety of bird species survive periods of food scarcity. The easy nutrition can a. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Second Mexican butterfly conservationist found dead Mexico City (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 A second Mexican conservationist active in protecting monarch butterflies has been found dead within days of each . 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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More grocery stores means less food waste - and a big carbon cut Ithaca NY (SPX) Feb 05, 2020 One strategy for reducing food waste's environmental impact is as counterintuitive as it is straightforward: Open mo. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Is human cooperativity an outcome of competition between cultural groups? Tempe AZ (SPX) Feb 05, 2020 It may not always seem so, but scientists are convinced that humans are unusually cooperative. Unlike other animals, . 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Deep learning accurately forecasts heat waves, cold spells Houston TX (SPX) Feb 05, 2020 Rice University engineers have created a deep learning computer system that taught itself to accurately predict ext. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Peeking at the plumbing of one of the Aleutian's most-active volcanoes Washington DC (SPX) Feb 05, 2020 A new approach to analyzing seismic data reveals deep vertical zones of low seismic velocity in the plumbing sys. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Water, water everywhere - and it's weirder than you think Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 05, 2020 Researchers at The University of Tokyo have used computational methods and analysis of recent experimental data t. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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January 2020 warmest on record: EU climate service Paris (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 Last month was the warmest January on record globally, while in Europe temperatures were a balmy three degrees Celsius a. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Permafrost collapse is speeding climate change: study Paris (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 Permafrost in Canada, Alaska and Siberia is abruptly crumbling in ways that could release large stores of greenhouse gas. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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World has 'window of opportunity' to halt virus spread: WHO chief Geneva (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 The dramatic measures taken by China to rein in the deadly new coronavirus outbreak have prevented significant spread a. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Europe could consider US-style coronavirus travel ban: ministers Paris (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 European governments could consider a US-style ban on foreign visitors who have recently been to China, in a bid to impe. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Hong Kong sees first virus death as more countries confirm local transmission Beijing (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 Three more Asian countries confirmed coronavirus infections on Tuesday among citizens who had not travelled to China, . 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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China virus deaths rise to 490 as more countries confirm local transmission Beijing (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 The number of people infected in China by the coronavirus outbreak jumped on Wednesday to nearly 500, after Hong Kong re. 2020-02-05 01:34:27
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Roscosmos to rename Russia's asteroid detection system to 'Milky Way' Moscow (Sputnik) Jan 29, 2020 The Russian automated tool of monitoring hazardous situations in near-Earth space will be given a new name of "Milk. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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To make amino acids, just add electricity Fukuoka, Japan (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 New research from Kyushu University in Japan could one day help provide humans living away from Earth some of t. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Artificial intelligence to rebuild Iraq via second phase of the UNOSAT challenge Rome, Italy (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 The first phase of the UNOSAT Challenge has just ended. The UNOSAT Challenge is the important Phi-Unet (ESA) conte. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Solar help powers indoor farming to deliver reliable and sustainable food Boston MA (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 Schneider Electric and Scale Microgrid Solutionswill design, build and finance a microgrid for indoor farming pionee. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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How your clothes become microfibre pollution in the sea Paris (AFP) Feb 1, 2020 From the polar ice cap to the Mariana Trench 10 kilometres below the waves, synthetic microfibres spat out by household . 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight Stockholm (AFP) Jan 31, 2020 After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conferen. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Uruguayan project uses virtual money to encourage plastic recycling Piriapolis, Uruguay (AFP) Feb 1, 2020 On a hot summer's day in southern Uruguay, Graciela Martinez weighs her plastic waste before dropping it i. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Moscow has warmest January on record Moscow (AFP) Jan 31, 2020 This January was the warmest ever recorded in the Russian capital, the country's weather service said on Friday, as cl. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Singapore aviation conference pulled over virus scare Singapore (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 A major international aviation conference scheduled on the eve of next week's Singapore Airshow has been cancelled, . 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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China hunts for travellers from virus epicentre Beijing (AFP) Feb 3, 2020 Communities in China are offering cash rewards, knocking on doors and questioning people trying to enter their neighbo. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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China virus death toll rises to 425: govt Beijing (AFP) Feb 3, 2020 The number of confirmed deaths from China's coronavirus outbreak spiked to 425, after authorities in Hubei province repo. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Hong Kong reports first death of coronavirus patient Beijing (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 Hong Kong on Tuesday became the second place outside mainland China to report the death of a coronavirus patient as rest. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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China admits 'shortcomings' in virus response Beijing (AFP) Feb 3, 2020 China's top leadership on Monday admitted "shortcomings and difficulties" in its response to the coronavirus outbreak,. 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Chinese city lockdown approaches Shanghai Beijing (AFP) Feb 4, 2020 More Chinese cities, including one just 175 kilometres (110 miles) from Shanghai, were put under lockdown on Tuesday, . 2020-02-04 09:41:55
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Major quake hits Caribbean, triggering evacuations Miami (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday in the Caribbean between Jamaica and Cuba, triggering a brief tsunami a. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Flash floods kill nine in Indonesia Medan, Indonesia (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Flash floods and landslides have killed at least nine people and forced thousands into temporary shelters on. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 21 Wellington (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 The death toll from New Zealand's White Island volcano eruption climbed to 21 Wednesday, with a further death in h. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel Tokyo (AFP) Jan 31, 2020 Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the . 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Monitoring intermediates in CO2 conversion to formate by metal catalyst Upton NY (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 Plants take in energy from sunlight to transform atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars and then other material. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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France cracks down on plastic waste, destruction of unsold clothes Paris (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 The French parliament on Thursday passed a law forbidding retailers from destroying unsold clothes and banning single-u. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Record heat forecast for coming years Paris (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 The coming five years are anticipated to be warmest period on record, Britain's Met Office said Thursday, warning of an. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Vegan meals and old tuxedos: Hollywood red carpets go green Los Angeles (AFP) Jan 31, 2020 From glitzy all-vegan galas to recycled red carpet outfits, Hollywood has stepped up efforts to reduce its carbon. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Yanomami leader pleads with world to save Amazon from Bolsonaro Paris (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro "does not understand the value of the Amazon forest... nor like the people who live . 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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Mexican conservationist found dead two weeks after disappearance Mexico City (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 A Mexican conservationist known for championing the protection of monarch butterflies was found dead two weeks af. 2020-02-03 02:13:49
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'Jihadist attack' kills nearly 20 civilians in Burkina Faso Ouagadougou (AFP) Feb 2, 2020 Suspected jihadists killed nearly 20 civilians in an attack overnight on the northern Burkina Faso village of Bani. 2020-02-02 23:31:09
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France ramps up Sahel military presence to counter jihadist threat Paris (AFP) Feb 2, 2020 France said Sunday it was boosting its military presence in the Sahel by adding a further 600 troops to its 4,500-strong. 2020-02-02 23:31:09
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Mudslide traps 500 tourists in Canadian ski resort Montreal (AFP) Feb 2, 2020 Some 500 tourists were trapped inside a ski resort in western Canada on Sunday after a mudslide destroyed the access . 2020-02-02 23:31:09
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New Chinese city locked down as first death abroad as toll passes 300 Beijing (AFP) Feb 2, 2020 China imposed a lockdown Sunday on a major city far from the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic, as its death toll fr. 2020-02-02 23:31:09
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Understanding long-term trends in ocean layering Sendai, Japan (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 Water layering is intensifying significantly in about 40% of the world's oceans, which could have an impact on t. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Relative of extinct tortoise located in Galapagos Quito (AFP) Feb 1, 2020 A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands has discovered a tortoise with a "strong" genetic link to a presumed-ex. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Driven by Earth's orbit, climate changes in Africa may have aided human migration Madison WI (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 In 1961, John Kutzbach, then a recent college graduate, was stationed in France as an aviation weather forecaster f. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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New study identifies Neanderthal ancestry in African populations and describes its origin Princeton NJ (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 When the first Neanderthal genome was sequenced, using DNA collected from ancient bones, it was accompanied by th. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Genetically engineered moth released for first time Washington (UPI) Jan 31, 2019 Scientists have for the first time released a genetically engineered, self-limiting insect into an open field. . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Scientists develop new way to extract, analyze DNA from museum specimens Washington (UPI) Jan 31, 2019 The answers to questions about the origins and evolutionary history of a variety of plant and animals, living and . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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The first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae Barcelona, Spain (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Global science team on red alert as Arctic lands grow greener Edinburgh UK (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate change - the . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Researchers make critical advances in quantifying methane released from the Arctic Ocean Stockholm, Sweden (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 A new study, lead by researchers at Stockholm university and published in Science Advances, now demonstrate . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier Atlanta, GA (SPX) Feb 03, 2020 During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, rese. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Unusual carnivorous dinosaurs called noasaurids lived in Australia Washington DC (UPI) Jan 30, 2020 New fossil evidence suggests an unusual group of predatory dinosaurs called noasaurids lived in Australia during . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Start me up: Young Pakistanis face uphill climb in tech innovation Lahore, Pakistan (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 For many of Pakistan's farmers, long at the mercy of ruthless middlemen, an app enabling them to sell direct. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Protein pores packed in polymers make super-efficient filtration membranes Austin TX (SPX) Jan 29, 2020 A multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists has developed a new class of filtration membranes for a variety. 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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New way of recycling plant-based plastics instead of letting them rot in landfill Bath UK (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 Scientists have developed new way to break down plant-based plastics into their original building blocks, potentially . 2020-02-02 06:09:07
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Wine regions face dramatic shrink with climate change: study Paris (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 For anyone planning to drink their way through the impending climate catastrophe, science has some bad news. Accord. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Red Sea huge source of air pollution, greenhouse gases: study Paris (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 Hydrocarbon gases bubbling from the bottom of the Red Sea are polluting the atmosphere at a rate equivalent to the emis. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Increasing tropical land use is disrupting the carbon cycle Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jan 29, 2020 An international study led by researchers at Lund University in Sweden shows that the rapid increase in land use . 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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SAIC receives $13.9 million care contract for Navy Marine Mammal Program Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2020 Science Applications International Corp. has received a one-year, $13.9 million contract to provide animal care. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Researchers develop method to assess geographic origins of ancient humans Fayetteville AR (SPX) Jan 29, 2020 Working with lead isotopes taken from tooth enamel of prehistoric animals, researchers at the University of Ar. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Scientists find living cells beneath scales of butterfly wings Washington DC (UPI) Jan 28, 2020 Butterfly wings aren't simply lifeless canvasses for color signalling. New research has revealed a network of liv. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Court paves way for African cheetahs to be shipped to India New Delhi (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 Cheetahs could return to the wild in India after the Supreme Court Tuesday gave approval for the spotted big cat to. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Rising global temperatures turn northern permafrost region into significant carbon source Lemont IL (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Permafrost, the perennially frozen subsoil in Earth's northernmost regions, has been collecting and storing plant an. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Ozone-depleting substances caused half of late 20th-century Arctic warming, says study New York NY (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 A scientific paper published in 1985 was the first to report a burgeoning hole in Earth's stratospheric ozone over. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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QinetiQ to play key role in maximising European capabilities in operational earth observation London, UK (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 QinetiQ's space business has confirmed it has secured a major new contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to . 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Buildings can become a global CO2 sink if made out of wood instead of cement and steel Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 A material revolution replacing cement and steel in urban construction by wood can have double benefits for c. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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China's international journal Satellite Navigation launched Beijing (XNA) Jan 22, 2020 A new English publication offering scientific research in the field of satellite navigation has just been launched by . 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Galileo now replying to SOS messages worldwide Paris (ESA) Jan 24, 2020 As well as providing global navigation services, Europe's Galileo satellite constellation is contributing to saving more. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Which will survive? A microorganism zoo in the stratosphere Cologne, Germany (SPX) Jan 26, 2020 In September 2019, astrobiologists from the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahr. 2020-01-31 10:26:06
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Bulgarians' patience runs dry over water crisis Pernik, Bulgaria (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 Forced to "live without water, in the 21st century, in a European Union country": Bulgarian Yana Stoyanova i. 2020-01-30 11:57:23
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Photographer Claudia Andujar defends Brazil's Yanomami Sao Paulo (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Swiss-born photographer Claudia Andujar has spent five decades fighting to protect the rights of Brazil's Yanomami . 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Flowers get better pollination services in the city Washington DC (UPI) Jan 29, 2020 Urban flowering plants are better pollinated than rural flowers, according to a new study. To better underst. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Early North Americans may have been more diverse than previously suspected Washington DC (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 Ancient skulls from the cave systems at Tulum, Mexico suggest that the earliest populations of North America may. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Glue of orb-weaver spider in Japan uses moths' defenses against them Washington DC (UPI) Jan 29, 2020 The tiny, easily shed scales that coat the wings of moths help them evade the webs of many spiders, but not the. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Indonesia cuts ties with WWF over ethics breach claims Jakarta (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 Indonesia said Wednesday it has cut ties with the WWF as it accused the global conservation group of overstepping its. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Scientists find far higher than expected rate of underwater glacial melting New Brunswick NJ (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 Tidewater glaciers, the massive rivers of ice that end in the ocean, may be melting underwater much faster th. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Scientists find record warm water in Antarctica, pointing to cause behind troubling glacier melt New York NY (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 A team of scientists has observed, for the first time, the presence of warm water at a vital point underneath a gl. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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The 'firewalkers' of Karoo: Dinosaurs and other animals left tracks in a 'land of fire' Washington DC (SPX) Jan 30, 2020 In southern Africa, dinosaurs and synapsids, a group of animals that includes mammals and their closest fossil r. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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WHO calls world to action on China virus ahead of crisis talks Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 The World Health Organization on Wednesday warned all governments to "take action" over the deadly SARS-like vir. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Airlines halt, reduce China flights Paris (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 A number of airlines say they are halting or reducing flights to China as the country struggles to contain the spread o. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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New coronavirus study places incubation period at around 5 days Washington (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 The period between exposure to the new coronavirus that originated in China and symptoms is 5.2 days on average, b. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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China sees deadliest day yet as global virus fears mount Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 China reported its biggest single-day jump in novel coronavirus deaths on Thursday, as confirmation that three J. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Virus fears spark mask queues and empty shelves in Hong Kong Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Long queues form at pharmacies and crowds of panic-buyers strip supermarket shelves in Hong Kong as fears spread th. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Stranded in Wuhan: foreigners raise call for help in virus epicentre Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Pregnant, newly wed and now trapped at the Chinese epicentre of a global health crisis, Thai national Aphinya is a. 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Project fear: Misinformation spreads China virus panic Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 30, 2020 Misleading bat soup videos, vastly inflated death tolls, quack remedies and vaccine conspiracies - a global deluge . 2020-01-30 08:36:25
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Model predicts future phytoplankton boom in tropics Washington DC (UPI) Jan 27, 2020 Contrary to the expectations of many environmental scientists, a new model has predicted a likely boom in tropi. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Revenge of the albatross: seabirds expose illicit fishing Paris (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 For the magnificent but maligned albatross, it was time for a little payback after centuries of insult and injury. . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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China battles virus spread with masks and disinfectant Beijing (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 At a deserted restaurant in China's capital, one black-and-white sign stands out among colourful the decor and neon s. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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New mobile tool analyzes microbes in watery environs Washington DC (UPI) Jan 27, 2020 Scientists at Rutgers University have developed a small, mobile device capable of quickly analyzing microbes pres. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Seeds of hope: Young volunteers replant Tunisia forests Siliana, Tunisia (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 Around 40 young Tunisian volunteers gather on a bare hill in the central region of Siliana. Their weekend mi. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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France warns Pentagon Africa cuts would 'severely limit' counter-terror ops Washington (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly warned Monday that expected cuts to the Pentagon's African operations . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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New survey results reveal the experts and public's attitude towards gene-edited crops Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Experts' interest in utilizing gene editing for the breeding crops has seen revolutionary growth. Meanwhile, peop. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Australia 'first to grow' virus outside China; US racing to develop vaccine Sydney (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 Scientists in Australia have successfully replicated the deadly Wuhan coronavirus, in what they said would be a "game ch. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Australia to quarantine Wuhan evacuees on asylum-seeker island Sydney (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 Australia plans to evacuate its citizens from the epicentre of the deadly virus outbreak in China and quarantine them . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Foreigners flown out of China virus epicentre, death toll hits 132 Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 29, 2020 Hundreds of Americans and Japanese escaped the quarantined Chinese city at the centre of a viral epidemic aboard. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Xi says China fighting 'demon' virus as nations prepare airlifts Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 China is battling a "demon" virus that has so far killed more than 100 people, President Xi Jinping said Tuesday, . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Principles for a green chemistry future New Haven CT (SPX) Jan 27, 2020 In the most recent issue of the academic journal Science, the case is made for a future where the materials and c. 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Arcus Fire develops tractor attachment for water-less wildfire suppression. Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2020 UK based Arcus Fire has launched a new crowd funding campaign to enable it to test, modify and demonstrate its . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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Using artificial intelligence to enrich digital maps Boston MA (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 A model invented by researchers at MIT and Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI) that uses satellite imagery to . 2020-01-29 05:49:26
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More rain and less snow means increased flood risk Stanford CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 As the world warms and precipitation that would have generated snowpack instead creates rain, the western U.S. cou. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Feeding the world without wrecking the planet is possible Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 "When looking at the status of planet Earth and the influence of current global agriculture practices upon it. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Beyond Benidorm: Spain tourism moves inland Madrid (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Rural and green travel is the new frontier for Spain's tourism industry as it tries to break free from its dependence . 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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'Blob' research shows ecological effects that halted fishing and hiked whale entanglements Sacramento CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 An ecological pileup of unprecedented changes in the ocean off the West Coast beginning about 2014 led to record. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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New study debunks myth of Cahokia's Native American lost civilization Berkeley CA (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 A University of California, Berkeley, archaeologist has dug up ancient human feces, among other demographic clues,. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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CryoSat sheds new light on Antarctica's biggest glacier Paris (ESA) Jan 28, 2020 Ice loss from Pine Island Glacier has contributed more to sea-level rise over the past four decades than any other glaci. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Another reason to reduce man-made ozone: To cool a warming planet Bethlehem, PA (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 While elected officials in the U.S. debate a proposed "Green New Deal" and U.S. President Donald Trump derides ". 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Tiny, ancient meteorites suggest early Earth's atmosphere was rich in carbon dioxide Seattle WA (SPX) Jan 28, 2020 Very occasionally, Earth gets bombarded by a large meteorite. But every day, our planet gets pelted by space dust, . 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Chinese Uighurs in Saudi face impossible choice Medina, Saudi Arabia (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 His eyes brimming with tears, a Uighur student in Saudi Arabia holds out his Chinese passport - long pas. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Women grab limelight at India's Republic Day pageantry New Delhi (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Huge crowds gathered for India's Republic Day parade Sunday, with women taking centre-stage at the annual pomp-fill. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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China delays schools' return over virus fears Beijing (AFP) Jan 28, 2020 China on Tuesday postponed the start of the spring semester for schools and universities across the country over conc. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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SARS lessons crucial for mounting coronavirus test Paris (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 The strain of coronavirus that has killed more than 80 people in China and that has spread to several countries appears. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Global alarm grows as China's capital reports first virus death Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 China's capital on Monday recorded its first death from a deadly coronavirus as it struggles to contain a rapidl. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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WHO probing if virus can spread before symptoms; Confusion over global risk level Geneva (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 The World Health Organization said Monday it remained unclear if the deadly coronavirus spreading in China and beyond is. 2020-01-28 04:54:26
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Anger mounts over government response at epidemic epicentre Beijing (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 Chinese officials at the epicentre of a health crisis are coming under fire for incompetence and being ridiculed for no. 2020-01-27 12:40:30
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Mongolia closes China border to cars, shuts schools over virus fears Ulaanbaatar (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 Mongolia has closed its border crossings with China to cars, temporarily shut schools and suspended public events t. 2020-01-27 12:40:30
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'Draconian' travel curbs needed to halt spread of virus: scientists Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 27, 2020 Governments need to implement "draconian" travel curbs to stop a mystery coronavirus in China becoming a global epide. 2020-01-27 12:40:30
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French defence chief heads to US to press Sahel case Paris (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 France's defence minister departs for Washington on Sunday hoping to convince officials to keep US soldiers in West Afr. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Hopes fade for those trapped as Turkey quake toll rises Elazig, Turkey (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Hopes faded Sunday of finding more survivors from a powerful earthquake in eastern Turkey as more bodies were pu. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Philippines lowers volcano alert, thousands can return home Manila (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 An explosive eruption of restive Taal volcano no longer appears imminent, Philippine authorities said Sunday as they l. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Proposed Hong Kong virus quarantine building firebombed during protest Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Protesters threw petrol bombs on Sunday night at an empty public housing complex in Hong Kong that had been earmark. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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WHO chief heads to China for virus talks Geneva (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 The head of the World Health Organization headed to China on Sunday to discuss how to contain a virus outbreak that ha. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Export of the most important deep-water mass of the Southern Hemisphere is prone to disturbances Kiel, Germany (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Ocean currents are essential for the global distribution of heat and thus also for climate on earth. For example. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Mapping the path of climate change Washington DC (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Since 1880, the Earth's temperature has risen by 1.9 degrees Fahrenheit and is predicted to continue rising, acc. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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China bans wild animal trade until viral outbreak eases Beijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 China on Sunday ordered a temporary ban on the trade in wild animals as the country struggles to contain a deadly virus. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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China orders public holiday extended; Death toll spikes to 80 Beijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Chinese authorities have ordered the extension of a public holiday in an effort to contain an epidemic that has killed . 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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New China virus 'not as powerful as SARS': health official Beijing (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 A top Chinese health official said Sunday that a new deadly virus that has infected nearly 2,000 people and killed doze. 2020-01-27 07:27:10
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Aged, recycled urine may be safe alternative to traditional fertilizer Washington DC (UPI) Jan 24, 2020 Recycled and aged human urine is a safe alternative to traditional fertilizers. According to new research fr. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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New meat-eating dinosaur species found in Utah Washington DC (UPI) Jan 24, 2020 More than two decades after a unique two-legged carnivore was unearthed in Utah's Dinosaur National Monument, s. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Locusts the latest curse of East Africa weather extremes Nairobi (AFP) Jan 24, 2020 Billions of locusts swarming through East Africa are the result of extreme weather swings and could prove catastrophi. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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UN agency hails finding on climate refugees Geneva (AFP) Jan 24, 2020 The UN refugee agency praised on Friday an expert panel's finding that sending migrants back to countries severely hit. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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One year on, Brazil town remembers 270 killed in dam breach Brumadinho, Brazil (AFP) Jan 26, 2020 Residents of Brumadinho in southeastern Brazil paid homage on Saturday to the 270 people killed one year a. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Scientists to search for relatives of extinct Galapagos tortoises Quito (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands will spend ten days searching for relatives of two tortoise species be. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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NASA forest structure mission releases first data Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 26, 2020 NASA's Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation mission (GEDI) released its first publicly available data on Janua. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Agreement on data utilization of earth observation satellite with FAO Tsukuba, Japan (SPX) Jan 26, 2020 FAO will bolster the scale and scope of its geospatial monitoring toolkit thanks to collaboration with the Japa. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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The skin of the earth is home to pac-man-like protists Panama City, Panama (SPX) Jan 26, 2020 Pac-Man, the open-mouthed face of the most successful arcade game ever, is much more well-known than any o. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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The Blue Acceleration: Recent colossal rise in human pressure on ocean quantified Stockholm. Sweden (SPX) Jan 26, 2020 Human pressure on the world's ocean accelerated sharply at the start of the 21st century and shows no sign. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Protest violence won't work, leading Hong Kong activist says Barcelona (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 Escalating protest violence is not the way to bring about change, Hong Kong democracy activist Jason Ng has said, u. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Flash floods kill 30 across southern Brazil; Torrential rain kills dozens in Madagascar Brasilia (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 At least 30 people have been killed in two days of intense storms in southeastern Brazil, the Minas Gerais state Civil. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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'Nobody can leave': trapped Wuhan residents stock up Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 Police at a roadblock on the outskirts of Wuhan turned away cars trying to leave the virus-stricken city on Saturd. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Hong Kong declares Wuhan virus outbreak an 'emergency' Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 Hong Kong on Saturday declared a new coronavirus outbreak as an "emergency" - the city's highest warning tier - as . 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Xi warns of 'grave' situation as China rushes to build virus hospitals Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 25, 2020 President Xi Jinping warned Saturday that China was facing a "grave" situation as authorities took more drastic st. 2020-01-26 06:48:03
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Scientists recommend removing barred owls from Sierra Nevada to protect them Washington DC (UPI) Jan 22, 2020 Northern spotted owls in California are being expelled from their homes by the northern barred owl. To save the. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Soros pledges $1bn to battle 'would-be and actual dictators' Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 US financier and philanthropist George Soros on Thursday pledged one billion dollars for a new university . 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Human-sparked fires smaller, less intense but more frequent with longer seasons Boulder CO (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Fires started by people have steadily increased in recent decades, sparking a major shift in U.S. wildfire norms, a. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Setting fires to avoid fires Stanford CA (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Australians desperate for solutions to raging wildfires might find them 8,000 miles away, where a new Stanford-led. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Death toll rises to 11 in Spain as Storm Gloria ebbs Barcelona (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 The death toll from a violent storm that has wrought havoc across huge swathes of Spain's eastern and southern coas. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Coral 'helper' stays robust under ocean acidification Brisbane, Australia (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Scientists say a type of algae crucial to the survival of coral reefs may be able to resist the impacts of. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Some non-photosynthetic orchids consist of dead wood Kobe, Japan (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 Botanists have long held a fascination for heterotrophic plants, not only because they contradict the notion that . 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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China seals off more cities as virus toll climbs Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 24, 2020 China expanded an unprecedented quarantine effort against a contagious virus on Friday to corral more than 30 mill. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Companies look into possible vaccines for China virus Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 Clinical trials for a vaccine against the new virus sweeping China could be carried out in the summer, the. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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As China virus spreads, fear spreads faster Paris (AFP) Jan 24, 2020 Inflamed by past scares and Hollywood disaster blockbusters, few things feed collective panic like a virus, experts said . 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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We found the world's oldest asteroid strike in Western Australia. It might have triggered a global thaw Perth, Australia (SPX) Jan 23, 2020 The world's oldest remaining asteroid crater is at a place called Yarrabubba, southeast of the town of Meekat. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Mushrooms are older than we thought Brussels, Belgium (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 The origin and evolution of the kingdom Fungi - more commonly known as mushrooms - are still very mysterious. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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NASA launches in-depth snow study Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 24, 2020 The last time NASA carried out an in-depth study of winter storms in the heavily populated Northeast, the Berlin . 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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First building blocks of life on Earth was a big mess Boston MA (SPX) Jan 23, 2020 When the Earth was born, it was a mess. Meteors and lightning storms likely bombarded the planet's surface where not. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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China rushes to build new hospital for virus within 10 days Beijing (AFP) Jan 24, 2020 China is rushing to build a new hospital in a staggering 10 days to treat patients at the epicentre of a deadly virus o. 2020-01-24 13:04:59
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Nigerian military clears thousands from Lagos waterfront Lagos (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Nigerian navy personnel shot in the air Tuesday as they sought to clear a waterfront community of 10,000 people in the . 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Borexino experiment releases new data on geoneutrinos Juelich, Germany (SPX) Jan 23, 2020 Scientists involved in the Borexino collaboration have presented new results for the measurement of neutrinos. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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NASA sounding rocket observing nitric oxide in polar night Wallops Island, VA (SPX) Jan 22, 2020 Aurora, also known as the northern lights, are a sight to behold as they dance across the sky when solar wi. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Bangladesh factories ordered shut to save key river Dhaka (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Bangladesh's high court has ordered the shutdown of 231 factories that have contributed to Dhaka's main river becoming on. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Climate crisis spawns high tide of greenwashing Paris (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 From big tech to Big Oil, global corporations in all sectors are churning out climate action plans to reduce carbon foo. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Elevated PFAS levels found in tap water in major U.S. cities Washington DC (UPI) Jan 22, 2020 A new study of tap water samples across the United States has revealed PFAS compounds, human-made chemicals lin. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Capella Space unveils new satellite design for EO platform San Francisco CA (SPX) Jan 22, 2020 Capella Space, an information services company providing Earth observation data on demand, has unveiled its e. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Global health emergencies: A rarely used call to action Geneva (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 The World Health Organisation (WHO) is holding emergency talks Thursday in Geneva to decide whether a deadly virus outbr. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Cloud cooking land: Indian housewives become gig economy chefs Mumbai (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 Rashmi Sahijwala never expected to start working at the age of 59, let alone join India's gig economy - now she is par. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Global resource consumption tops 100 bn tonnes for first time Paris (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 The world is using up more than 100 billion tonnes of natural resources per year for the first time ever while global r. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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SARS lessons hang over China's fight against new virus Beijing (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 China's lockdown of an entire city to contain a virus outbreak stands in contrast to its handling of the deadly SARS cr. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Europe boosts China flight checks as killer virus spreads London (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 European airports from London to Moscow stepped up checks Wednesday on flights from the Chinese city at the heart of a. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Hong Kong turns holiday camps into quarantine zones as virus fears spike Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 Hong Kong will turn two holiday camps, including a former military barracks, into quarantine zones for people who m. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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China virus city in transport shutdown as WHO delays decision Beijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 China said it was halting flights and trains from Thursday out of Wuhan, the city of 11 million people at the centre of. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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China locks down city at centre of virus outbreak Wuhan, China (AFP) Jan 23, 2020 China banned trains and planes from leaving a major city at the centre of a virus outbreak on Thursday, seeking to. 2020-01-23 09:03:42
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Trump tears into environmental 'doom' mongers at Davos forum Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 President Donald Trump tore into environmental "prophets of doom" at the Davos forum Tuesday, rejecting fier. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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Taking root? Tree-planting new trend in eco-conscious Davos Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 It's a green policy that everyone can get behind. In Davos this year, leaders and tycoons, including th. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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Slow light to speed up LiDAR sensors development Yokohama Japan (SPX) Jan 15, 2020 Quicker is not always better, especially when it comes to a 3D sensor in advanced technology. With applications. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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Asia steps up checks as China virus kills six, infects more than 300 Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Asian countries on Tuesday ramped up measures to block the spread of a new virus as the death toll in China rose to six. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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On the menu at China virus market: rats and live wolf pups Shanghai (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 The food market where China's deadly virus surfaced was a smorgasbord of exotic wildlife ranging from wolf pups to s. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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Wuhan urges people to stay away in bid to contain China virus Beijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 The Chinese city at the centre of a SARS-like virus outbreak has urged people to stay away, cancelling a major Lunar . 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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China warns virus could mutate and spread as death toll rises Beijing (AFP) Jan 22, 2020 A new virus that has killed nine people, infected hundreds and reached the United States could mutate and spread, China. 2020-01-22 12:53:17
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Second person dies from SARS-linked virus in China: official Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 A second person has died in China from a mysterious SARS-linked virus that has stricken dozens and appeared in two othe. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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Australia to lose billions as bushfires deter tourists Sydney (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 Australia will lose billions of dollars in tourism revenue as international visitors cancel trips in droves due to bus. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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China's former Interpol chief sentenced to 13 years in prison Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Former Interpol chief Meng Hongwei, who was detained on a visit to China in 2018, was sentenced Tuesday to more than . 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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From backing singer for Joe Cocker to firefighting chief Bermagui, Australia (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 In a country well known for colourful characters, Maggie McKinney still stands out as she shepherds her c. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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Thunberg condemns climate inaction as Trump joins Davos Davos, Switzerland (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday slammed the business elite for doing "basically nothing" o. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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Ice911 Research to begin testing its climate restoration solution on sea ice Davos, Switzerland (SPX) Jan 22, 2020 Ice911 Research has announced it will begin testing on sea ice next month utilizing the University of Manit. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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New research provides evidence of strong early magnetic field around Earth Rochester NY (SPX) Jan 22, 2020 Deep within Earth, swirling liquid iron generates our planet's protective magnetic field. This magnetic field is . 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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Air France-KLM chief warns carbon taxes could backfire Paris (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith said Friday that imposing carbon taxes on ticket prices could prove counterpro. 2020-01-22 02:42:55
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Farewell to the Eu CROPIS mission Cologne, Germany (SPX) Jan 17, 2020 The experimentation phase on board the Eu:CROPIS satellite developed by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsche. 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Mapping the cosmic journey of phosphorus with Rosetta and ALMA Paris (ESA) Jan 17, 2020 Astronomers using the combined powers of ESA's Rosetta mission and the ground-based Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimet. 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Heating woes fuel Balkan smog crisis Sarajevo (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 As winter grips the Balkans, the poor are caught in a cruel bind, being forced to light fires at home for heating wh. 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Asia steps up defences as China virus hits 291 people, kills six Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Asian countries on Tuesday ramped up measures to block the spread of a new virus as the death toll in China rose to six. 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Asia ramps up defence against coronavirus Bangkok (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Asia stepped up its defences Tuesday against a new SARS-like virus, introducing mandatory screenings at airports of arr. 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Signs of life at 'no-man's land' around Philippine volcano Taal, Philippines (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 A desolate landscape of ash dunes and bare trees left by the eruption of the Philippines' Taal volcano lay . 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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Plant-powered sensor sends signal to space Paris (ESA) Jan 17, 2020 A device that uses electricity generated by plants as its power source has communicated via satellite - a world first. . 2020-01-21 12:35:22
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US dumps huge amounts of sand on Miami Beach to tackle climate change erosion Miami Beach, United States (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 Dozens of trucks have started dumping hundreds of thousands of tons of sand on Miami Beach as part. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Trump and Thunberg face off as Davos warms to climate action Paris (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 US President Donald Trump will renew his running battle with young climate campaigner Greta Thunberg when they join the A. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Acoustic communication first emerged nearly 200 million years ago Washington DC (UPI) Jan 17, 2020 For the first time, scientists took acoustic communication back to its evolutionary roots. Researchers followed. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Amazon indigenous leaders accuse Brazil of 'genocide' policy Piaracu, Brazil (AFP) Jan 18, 2020 Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's pledge to open up the Amazon to mining companies was tantamount to "geno. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Farmer fury and environmental anger in protest-hit Germany Berlin (AFP) Jan 18, 2020 From grumpy bee-keepers dumping honey on politicians' doorsteps to furious farmers holding up traffic, increasing tens. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Evacuation crackdown ordered as Philippine volcano 'recharges' Tanauan, Philippines (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Philippine authorities ordered a crackdown Monday on evacuees' daily visits to their homes in the danger. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Pyrenees glaciers 'doomed', experts warn Toulouse, France (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Glaciers nestled in the lofty crags of the Pyrenees mountains separating France and Spain could disappear wi. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Climate crisis could justify asylum claims: UN committee Geneva (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Governments that send refugees back to countries severely affected by climate change could be in breach of their human r. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Chinese travellers unfazed as SARS-like virus spreads Beijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 An outbreak of a mysterious virus has not deterred millions of people in China from packing into crowded trains as th. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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China targets takeout containers in bid to reduce plastic waste Beijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 China will ban plastic bags in major cities and single-use straws from restaurants by the end of this year in a bid t. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Two killed as storm lashes Spain Madrid (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Freezing winds, heavy snow and rain lashed parts of Spain Monday, killing two people, forcing the closure of schools and. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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French campaigners highlight trawlers' deadly toll on dolphins On Board The Sam Simon, France (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Three knocks on the cabin door: "Half past midnight!" It's time for the team from Sea Shep. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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China's zero-waste activists fight overconsumption Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Parcels piled high at sorting centres and drivers speeding down bike lanes to deliver takeout lunches are ubiquitous . 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Puerto Rico investigates unused emergency supplies Miami (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 Protests broke out in earthquake-hit Puerto Rico on Monday as a judicial investigation was opened into the weekend discov. 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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Virus spreading between people; Australia testing for first case; Who to meet Beijing (AFP) Jan 21, 2020 China has confirmed human-to-human transmission in the outbreak of a new SARS-like virus as the number of cases soared . 2020-01-21 08:20:12
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NASA snow-chasers set to fly into East Coast winter storms Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 15, 2020 When giant white swirls of clouds cover the weather map with a winter storm warning, one question looms in the mi. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Fiji opens evacuation centres as Cyclone Tino hits Suva, Fiji (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 Fiji opened evacuation centres and warned of "destructive force winds" Friday as a cyclone bore down on the Pacifi. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Experts warn over scale of China virus as US airports start screening Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 18, 2020 The true scale of the outbreak of a mysterious SARS-like virus in China is likely far bigger than officially reported. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Tonga escapes worst of Cyclone Tino Wellington (AFP) Jan 18, 2020 Severe Tropical Cyclone Tino "turned a large blind eye" on Tonga's main island of Tongatapu which escaped a direct h. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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SARS-like virus spreads in China, nearly 140 new cases Beijing (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 A mysterious SARS-like virus has killed a third person and spread around China - including to Beijing - authorities sai. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Canada troops to help Newfoundland dig out after blizzard Montreal (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 The Canadian army will send 150 to 200 soldiers to Newfoundland and Labrador to help the province recover from a blizz. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Threatened species hit hard by Australia's bushfires Sydney (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Australia's bushfires have burned more than half the known habitat of 100 threatened plants and animals, including 32 cr. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Toy Story: Hong Kong protest models become major hit Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Intricately detailed Hong Kong protester figurines have become the latest must-have collectables as toy stores recr. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Malaysia says won't be 'garbage dump' as it returns waste Butterworth, Malaysia (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Malaysia has sent back 150 shipping containers of plastic waste to mostly wealthier nations, with the S. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Evacuation crackdown ordered as Philippine volcano seethes Tanauan, Philippines (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 Philippine officials ordered a crackdown Monday on people being allowed daily visits to the homes they fle. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Dust storms and giant hail batter bushfire-weary Australia Sydney (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 "Apocalyptic" dust storms swept across drought-stricken areas of Australia over the weekend, with thunder and giant ha. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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S. Korea confirms first case of SARS-like virus from China Seoul (AFP) Jan 20, 2020 South Korea on Monday confirmed its first case of the SARS-like virus that is spreading in China, as concerns mount about. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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NASA responds to Puerto Rico quakes Washington DC (SPX) Jan 20, 2020 Starting Dec. 28, 2019, Puerto Rico was shaken by a series of hundreds of small earthquakes that culminated on J. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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Clouds as a factor influencing the climate Hamburg, Germany (SPX) Jan 20, 2020 The almost six-week-long EUREC4A (Elucidating the role of clouds-circulation coupling in climate) field campa. 2020-01-20 07:17:20
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ENSO heat engine shifts eastward under global warming Beijing, China (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is the strongest signal in interannual climate variation. El Nino increases. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Hong Kong teachers living in fear over protest support Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Hong Kong's teachers say they are living in fear as the city's democracy protests rumble on, with some not daring to . 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Australians who braved fire 'hell' to defend homes; Rains bring some relief Budgong, Australia (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Seventy-nine-year-old Ken Stewart was determined to save his home from a bushfire in a pristine eastern Aust. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Hungary unveils 'Christian democratic'-based climate strategy Budapest (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Hungary unveiled a climate change strategy Thursday that has been described by Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a "Chris. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Meteorite contains the oldest material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust Chicago IL (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 Stars have life cycles. They're born when bits of dust and gas floating through space find each other and collapse . 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Fires, then floods: How much can a koala bear? Sydney (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 A week ago, koalas at an Australian wildlife park were in the path of raging bushfires. On Friday, they were soaking wet. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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New climate models suggest Paris goals may be out of reach Paris (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 New climate models show carbon dioxide is a more potent greenhouse gas than previously understood, a finding that could. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Ocean acidification a big problem - but not for coral reef fish behavior Oslo, Norway (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 A three-year, comprehensive study of the effects of ocean acidification challenges previous reports that a more a. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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Predicting non-native invasions in Antarctica Cambridge UK (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 A new study identifies the non-native species most likely to invade the Antarctic Peninsula region over the next . 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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China birth rate hits lowest level since 1949 Beijing (AFP) Jan 17, 2020 China's birth rate dropped last year to its lowest level since the Communist country was founded in 1949, adding to c. 2020-01-17 08:57:34
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New obstacles ahead in China's pollution fight: report Beijing (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 China's fight against pollution faces new threats from rising levels of harmful ozone gas despite an "impressive" red. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Davos bosses sound alarm over climate, political fires London (AFP) Jan 15, 2020 Business chiefs on Wednesday insisted they are not waiting on bickering governments to fight climate change, after Wall . 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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UN warns more extreme weather ahead after hottest decade on record Geneva (AFP) Jan 15, 2020 The past decade has been the hottest on record, the UN said Wednesday, warning that the higher temperatures were expecte. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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In Seychelles, nature is prized above mass tourism Anse Bazarca, Seychelles (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 In a shady patch along a pristine white beach on Mahe Island, a radio spits out reggae and snapper s. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Microsoft pledges to be 'carbon negative' by 2030 Washington (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Microsoft said Thursday it would become "carbon negative" by 2030 as part of a ramped-up effort by the US tech gia. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Amazon tribes meet to counter Bolsonaro environmental threats Piaracu, Bresil (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Dozens of Amazon indigenous leaders have gathered in the heart of the threatened rainforest to form an alliance. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Alarm over Rio's drinking water causes run on supermarket stocks Rio De Janeiro (AFP) Jan 15, 2020 Widespread complaints over foul-smelling drinking water in Rio de Janeiro have triggered a run on supermarket . 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Giant squid's genome sequenced for the first time Washington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2020 For the first time, scientists have successfully sequenced and annotated the genome of the giant squid - the re. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Race to save animals on Australia's fire-ravaged 'Galapagos' Kangaroo Island, Australia (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 On an island famed as Australia's "Galapagos" for its unique and abundant wildlife, rescuers are rac. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Tiny Seychelles island coaxes bird back from brink Cousin Island, Seychelles (AFP) Jan 16, 2020 Giant tortoises amble across Cousin Island as rare birds flit above. The scene attests to a stunn. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Wolf puppies unexpectedly play fetch with researchers Washington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2020 To the surprise of scientists, wolf puppies learned to play fetch in response to verbal cues from a human resea. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Tool-making Neanderthals dove for the perfect clam shell Washington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2020 New research suggests Neanderthals held their breath and dove underwater to retrieve the perfect clam shells for . 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Titi monkeys support 'male services' theory for mammalian pair bonding Washington DC (UPI) Jan 15, 2020 Fewer than 10 percent of all mammals form pair relationships. For those that do, properly defining the nature o. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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NASA, NOAA Analyses Reveal 2019 Second Warmest Year on Record Greenbelt MD (SPX) Jan 17, 2020 According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth's. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Volcanism didn't play a role in demise of dinosaurs Washington DC (UPI) Jan 16, 2020 Through the decades, scientists have considered a number of possible causes for the disappearance of the dinosa. 2020-01-17 04:31:53
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Four Chinese sailors kidnapped in Gabon are free Lagos (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 Four Chinese sailors who were kidnapped last month in the port of Libreville, the capital of Gabon, have been released,. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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China set to strengthen cooperation with Zimbabwe Harare (AFP) Jan 12, 2020 China's foreign minister Wang Yi on Sunday pledged to strengthen cooperation with Zimbabwe despite a spat over bilater. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Peace talks bring fragile truce in Nigeria 'bandit' conflict Anka, Nigeria (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 Haruna Hasaman knew she only had moments to get away when the roar of motorbikes ruptured the quiet of her vill. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Volcano erupts on ecologically sensitive Galapagos island Quito (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 A volcano erupted on an uninhabited island in the Galapagos, Ecuadorian authorities said, spewing lava on the ecologicall. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Huge sinkhole swallows bus, kills six in China Beijing (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 An enormous sinkhole swallowed a bus and pedestrians in northwest China, sparking an explosion, killing six people and . 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Historic German island is nursery for North Sea seals Helgoland, Germany (AFP) Jan 11, 2020 The birthplace of Germany's national anthem and a practice bombing range for British airmen after World Wa. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Struggling Hong Kong theme park to end dolphin shows Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 A struggling Hong Kong theme park has said it will end its controversial dolphin and sea lion shows but will continue. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Ancient hominid disease defenses contribute to adaptation of modern humans Oxford UK (SPX) Jan 15, 2020 During the past decade, our human evolutionary tree has turned into something more resembling an unwieldy bush. Scie. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Study pinpoints the timing of earliest human migration Washington DC (UPI) Jan 10, 2020 Sangiran, a World Heritage archeological site on the island of Java, is home to dozens of hominin fossils, comp. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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James Murdoch blasts dad Rupert's firm over climate 'denial': report Washington (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 Rupert Murdoch's younger son James has called out his father's media empire for "denial" of climate change, callin. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Survivor tells of 20 days in freezing Alaska after cabin burnt down Washington (AFP) Jan 12, 2020 Haggard and traumatized, a young man has told how he survived for more than three weeks in the snowy wilderness of. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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India blows up luxury high-rises over environmental violations Kochi, India (AFP) Jan 11, 2020 Two luxury waterfront high-rises in southern India were reduced to rubble in controlled explosions Saturday in a. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Oceans were hottest on record in 2019 Paris (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 The world's oceans were the hottest in recorded history in 2019, scientists said on Tuesday, as manmade emissions warmed . 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon up 85 percent in 2019 Brasilia (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest in northern Brazil soared 85 percent in 2019, compared with the previous year. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Study weighs deep-sea mining's impact on microbes East Boothbay ME (SPX) Jan 15, 2020 The essential roles that microbes play in deep-sea ecosystems are at risk from the potential environmental im. 2020-01-16 11:34:09
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Citizens battle to save China's sickly 'mother river' Henan, China (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Water has been a source of death as well as a source of life for a generation in Shenqiu, a region fed by a trib. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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House passes bill regulating PFAS use, cleanup on military bases, in drinking water (UPI) Jan 13, 2019 A bill requiring the Pentagon to work with communities to clean up chemical contamination in drinking water passed in the Hou. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Species-saving Galapagos giant tortoise Diego can take a rest Quito (AFP) Jan 11, 2020 Job done, prolific Galapagos giant tortoise Diego is being released back into the wild after being credited by authorit. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Makeshift koala hospital scrambles to save dozens injured in bushfires Kangaroo Island, Australia (AFP) Jan 14, 2020 Dozens of injured koalas arrive at the Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park's makeshift animal hospital e. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Protect 30% of planet by 2030: UN Nature rescue plan Paris (AFP) Jan 13, 2020 Thirty percent of Earth's surface across land and sea should become protected areas by 2030 to ensure the viability of ec. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Evolving landscape added fuel to Gobi Desert's high-speed winds New York NY (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 On February 28, 2007, harsh winds blew 10 train cars off a track running near China's Hami basin, killing three pa. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Climate gas budgets highly overestimate methane discharge from Arctic Ocean Oslo, Norway (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 The atmospheric concentration of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has almost tripled since the beginning of indu. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Risking lives to rescue horses in Philippine volcano 'no man's land' Balete, Philippines (AFP) Jan 15, 2020 The horses were still caked in grey ash as they stepped off the boat, lucky beneficiaries of a risky resc. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Microwaving sewage waste may make it safe to use as fertilizer on crops Tallahassee FL (The Conversation) Jan 15, 2020 My team has discovered another use for microwave ovens that will surprise you. Biosolids - primari. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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How US sewage plants can remove medicines from wastewater Buffalo NY (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 Corals depend on their symbiotic relationships with the algae that they host. But how do they keep algal population. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Nanosatellites improve detection of early-season corn nitrogen stress Urbana IL (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 For corn growers, the decision of when and how much nitrogen fertilizer to apply is a perennial challenge. Scientist. 2020-01-15 07:49:45
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Australia's bushfire crisis turns off tourists Mogo, Australia (AFP) Jan 13, 2020 Families grieving for lost homes and loved ones, burned koalas rescued from charred forests: The devastation of. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Chinese FM wraps up five-nation African tour Harare (AFP) Jan 13, 2020 Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday wrapped up a five-nation Africa tour after talks in Zimbabwe in which he pl. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak Shanghai (AFP) Jan 11, 2020 China on Saturday said a 61-year-old man had become the first person to die from a respiratory illness believed caus. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Haiti commemorates deadly 2010 quake in anger and bitterness Port-Au-Prince (AFP) Jan 12, 2020 Haitians on Sunday paid somber tribute to the thousands who died in the devastating earthquake of January 12, . 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Philippines on alert as volcano spews ash, lava Talisay City, Philippines (AFP) Jan 13, 2020 Lava and broad columns of ash illuminated by lightning spewed from a volcano south of the Philippine . 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Research team traces evolution of the domesticated tomato Amherst MA (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 In a new paper, a team of evolutionary biologists and geneticists led by senior author associate professor Ana Caic. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Can solar geoengineering mitigate climate change San Diego CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 New research from the University of California San Diego finds that solar geoengineering - the intentional reflec. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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How nodules stay on top at the bottom of the sea Boulder CO (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 Rare metallic elements found in clumps on the deep-ocean floor mysteriously remain uncovered despite the shifting s. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Aeolus winds now in daily weather forecasts Paris (ESA) Jan 13, 2020 ESA's Aeolus satellite has been returning profiles of Earth's winds since 3 September 2018, just after it was launched -. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Hell and ice water: Glacier melt threatens Pakistan's future Shisper Glacier, Pakistan (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 The villagers of Hassanabad live in constant fear. Above them the vast Shisper glacier dominate. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing Oxford UK (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of Northern Hemisphere land. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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ASU and Virginia Tech researchers unlock mysteries of grasshopper response to gravity Tempe AZ (SPX) Jan 14, 2020 If you jump out of bed too quickly, you might feel a bit light-headed. That's because when you're lying down, gra. 2020-01-14 03:18:34
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Flying radically transformed gut microbiomes of bats, birds Washington (UPI) Jan 7, 2020 The gut microbiome plays an important role in human health. In fact, most mammals have a unique relationship with t. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Four held for lion body part trafficking in S.Africa Johannesburg (AFP) Jan 7, 2020 South African police have arrested four people for allegedly trying to sell lion paws, just days after eight muti. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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SuperTIGER on its second prowl high above Antarctica St. Louis MO (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 A balloon-borne scientific instrument designed to study the origin of cosmic rays is taking its second turn high . 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Shocked meteorites provide clues to Earth's lower mantle Tempe AZ (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 Deep below the Earth's surface lies a thick rocky layer called the mantle, which makes up the majority of our planet'. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Researchers discover oldest fossilized slime mold Gottingen, Germany (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 Most people associate the idea of creatures trapped in amber with insects or spiders, which are preserved l. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Research will help land managers take risk-analysis approach to new wildfire reality Corvallis OR (SPX) Jan 13, 2020 New digital tools developed by Oregon State University will enable land managers to better adapt to the new reali. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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At least 11 dead as storms sweep through US south Washington (AFP) Jan 12, 2020 Severe storms sweeping the southern US killed at least 11 people, authorities said, as tornadoes and high winds up. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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NASA maps ground changes from Puerto Rico quake Pasadena CA (JPL) Jan 13, 2020 Days after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Puerto Rico, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the full extent of . 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Ash pours from Philippine volcano, halting flights Manila (AFP) Jan 12, 2020 The Philippines was on alert Monday for the "explosive eruption" of a volcano south of Manila, which officials said co. 2020-01-13 02:10:04
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Fire-hit Australian farmers vow to rise from the ashes Batlow, Australia (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Steve Bellchambers is digging pits to bury the carcasses of livestock killed by bushfires which swept throug. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Australia bushfires spark 'unprecedented' climate disinformation Sydney (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Australia's bushfire emergency has sparked an online disinformation campaign "unprecedented" in the country's history,. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Mexico volcano belches fiery cloud Mexico City (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano dramatically spewed a fiery cloud of ash and rock into the sky Thursday, though it d. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Dozens killed by heavy rain in Angola Luanda (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Torrential rain in Angola has killed 41 people and caused widespread destruction, the government said on Thursday. . 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Navy brings emergency beer to fire-hit Aussie town Sydney (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Australia's navy tasked with rescuing bushfire-trapped residents on the southeast coast received a new mission Friday . 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Australian animals face extinction threat as bushfire toll mounts Glenmore Park, Australia (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 When volunteer Sarah Price found a baby kangaroo frightened but miraculously alive in the pouch of i. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Strong winds create Australian 'megablaze' Eden, Australia (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Gale-force winds in Australia merged two enormous fires into a megablaze across land almost four times the area. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Dispatches from the wettest place on earth Meghalaya, India (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Every drop of rain water trickling down Tyllod Khongwir's rusty tin roof and into her house is collected - e. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Asia's Great Rivers: Climate crisis, pollution put billions at risk Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 The year is 2100. The glaciers of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region - the world's "Third Pole" - are vanishing as the. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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The 97 kms between China and mastery of the Mekong Chiang Khong, Thailand (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Ninety-seven kilometres of rocks in Thai waters stand between Beijing and dominance over the Mekong, a. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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River people: Life along Asia's key waterways Tibetan Plateau, China (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 From the flood-ravaged banks of the Brahmaputra to the disappearing wetlands of the Mekong, Asia's mai. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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'Everything is lost': Life on the edge of the Brahmaputra Majuli, India (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Once a vast river island in the heart of the Brahmaputra, now Majuli's days are numbered: Experts warn it may d. 2020-01-10 11:27:40
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Food stirs up interest at Vegas tech show Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 What's cooking at the Consumer Electronics Show? AI meal planning, a robot to chop your onions and vegan pork. F. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Trump announces sweeping changes to key environmental law Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 US President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday sweeping changes to an environmental law that critics. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Pope slams leaders on 'weak' response to climate change Vatican City (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Pope Francis accused world leaders on Thursday of failing to listen to the concerns of youngsters pushing for glo. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Ethiopia and Egypt fail to clinch Nile dam deal Addis Ababa (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Ethiopia and Egypt failed to resolve a long-running dispute over a massive dam being built on the Blue Nile River . 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Indonesia equips forest rangers with guns in illegal logging battle Banda Aceh, Indonesia (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Forest rangers in Indonesia's Aceh province will be equipped with guns in the battle against illegal log. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Chile activists blast Senate for rejecting water status change Santiago (AFP) Jan 10, 2020 Environmental organizations hit out at Chile's Senate on Thursday for rejecting a measure that would have made water. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Underwater robot becomes first to autonomously collect an ocean sample Washington DC (UPI) Jan 09, 2020 For the first time, an underwater robot has autonomously collected an ocean sample, according to scientists wit. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Peru to plant one million trees around Machu Picchu Lima (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra launched a campaign on Thursday to reforest the Machu Picchu archeological site in ord. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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Coyotes attack man and boy in Chicago Washington (AFP) Jan 9, 2020 Coyotes attacked a five-year-old boy and a man in Chicago in two separate incidents on the same day, police said Th. 2020-01-10 03:06:52
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