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NASA Data Link Indonesian Wildfire Flare-up To Recent El Nino (March 1, 2007) -- Scientists using NASA satellite and rainfall data have linked the recent El Nino to the greatest rise in wildfire activity in Indonesia since the record-breaking 1997-98 El ... > full story

Sex Reversal In Frogs ­An Effect Of Drugs In The Environment (February 28, 2007) -- Frogs are more sensitive to hormone-disturbing environmental pollutants than was previously thought. Male tadpoles that swim in water with relevant levels of such substances become females, according ... > full story

Diesel Exposure Model Reduces Allergy Risk Assessment Errors (February 27, 2007) -- University of Cincinnati environmental health experts say their research improves prior methods of classifying exposure to diesel exhaust particulates that help minimize inaccuracies and better ... > full story

From Icehouse To Hothouse: Melting Ice And Rising Carbon Dioxide Caused Climate Shift (February 27, 2007) -- Three hundred million years ago, Earth's climate shifted dramatically from icehouse to hothouse, with major environmental consequences. That shift was the result of both rising atmospheric carbon ... > full story

New Evidence Of Link Between Carbon Dioxide Emissions And Climate Change In Boreal Ecosystems (February 27, 2007) -- New research aimed at understanding the link between carbon dioxide emissions and climate change in boreal systems has found clear links between both spring and fall temperature changes and carbon ... > full story

In Presence Of Fragrant Cleaning Products, Air Purifiers That Emit Ozone Can Dirty The Air (February 24, 2007) -- Indoor air purifiers that produce even small quantities of ozone may actually make the air dirtier when used at the same time as household cleaning products, scientists at UC Irvine have ... > full story

Americans Believe Global Warming Is Real, Want Action, But Not As A Priority (February 23, 2007) -- Most Americans believe global warming is real but a moderate and distant risk. While they strongly support policies like investing in renewable energy, higher fuel economy standards and international ... > full story

Harmful Environmental Effects Of Livestock Production On The Planet 'Increasingly Serious,' Says Panel (February 22, 2007) -- The harmful environmental effects of livestock production are becoming increasingly serious at all levels -- local, regional, national and global -- and urgently need to be addressed, according to ... > full story

Taking The Fungal Route Through The Soil (February 21, 2007) -- Fungal hyphae play a greater role in the spread of bacteria in the soil than was previously suspected. This is the finding reported by scientists from the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research ... > full story

Air Contaminants Databases Ease Healthy Homes Planning (February 19, 2007) -- Air pollution sources are everywhere in the home, from the bacon and eggs frying in the kitchen, to the woodburning stove in the family room, the newly painted hallway, and even the carpet in the ... > full story

Over 50s Have The Highest Carbon Footprint In The UK (February 18, 2007) -- Over 50s have the highest carbon footprint, yet are most concerned over climate change and are calling for stronger leadership from the government to combat global warming, according to new research ... > full story

Health Of Nation's Water Supply May Be Found At The Head Of The River (February 16, 2007) -- Recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court have focused national attention on what bodies of water fall under federal jurisdiction for protection under the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA). The CWA ... > full story

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Risk: A Practical Guide for Deciding What's Really Safe and What's Really Dangerous in the World Around You
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Handbook of Petroleum Refining Processes
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Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (2nd Edition)
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The Singularity Is Near : When Humans Transcend Biology
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Disclosure : Military and Government Witnesses Reveal the Greatest Secrets in Modern History
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The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles From The World's Greatest Manufacturer
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