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Most people agree that continuing deforestation is a major environmental concern. Up till now, this concern has been restricted to what are called new growth forests which refers to forests with developing and growing vegetation. The old growth forests?, those that have stopped their growth and contain old and dying vegetation have been ignored. [...]

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In just 12 months the Arctic is showing an increased level of meltdown. An upswing by 10% over last year. And this decrease in mass is the highest in recent history. Just what are the attributed causes of such a rapid shrinkage - Is it just the weather or can it be pinpointed to [...]

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Everyone knows of the El Nino current that affect global climate and is a major cause of extreme climatic conditions. But scientists have recently discovered, in waters south of the Equator, previously unknown features of giant eddies of spinning water that have a huge impact on both climate and marine life. These massive whirlpools, [...]

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More specifically, Jerome Ringo is testifying in front of the powerful House Committee on Ways and Means today Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) is holding a hearing on policy options to prevent climate change .  The committee will be hearing from two panels.  The first panel is on design options of cap and trade.  The [...]

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From New York Times: “Google and General Electric said Wednesday that they would work together on technology and policy initiatives to promote the development of additional capacity in the electricity grid and of ’smart grid’ technologies to enable plug-in hybrids and to manage energy more efficiently. “The companies said their goal is to make renewable [...]

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