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New study shows that oilsands mining and processing are polluting the Athabasca River
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Inorganic elements known to be toxic at low concentrations are being discharged to air and water by oilsands mining and processing. (2010-08-31)
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NASA's Kepler Mission Discovers Two Planets Transiting Same Star
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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NASA's Kepler Mission has discovered the first confirmed planetary system with more than one planet transiting the same star. (2010-08-27)
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Scientists find new evidence of genetically modified plants in the wild
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Research is continually emerging on the impacts of invasive species, pollution and environmental disasters on ecosystems and communities. (2010-08-06)
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How safe and effective are herbal dietary supplements?
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Millions of people are taking herbs and other plant-based dietary supplements to improve their health, but they have precious little information on the actual effectiveness or potential ill effects of these products. (2010-07-22)
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Mercury levels are increasing in popular species of game fish in Lake Erie
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Mercury levels in a popular species of game fish in Lake Erie are increasing after two decades of steady decline, scientists are reporting. (2010-07-15)
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Online release of North American industrial pollution data reveals significant reporting gaps
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Taking Stock Online, released today by the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, provides the latest integrated North American data and most comprehensive picture of industrial pollution across North America, documenting reported releases and transfers of 5.7 billion kilograms of toxic pollutants in 2006 from industrial facilities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. (2010-07-14)
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Ferns and fog on the forest floor
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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As the mercury rises outdoors, it's a fitting time to consider the effects of summertime droughts and global warming on ecosystems. Complex interactions among temperature, water cycling, and plant communities create a tangled web of questions that need to be answered as we face a rapidly changing climate. (2010-07-09)
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Eternally green: New eco-friendly cremations and burials
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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People who care about improving the environment in life may soon be able to do so after death. (2010-07-01)
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Why mercury is more dangerous in oceans
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Even though freshwater concentrations of mercury are far greater than those found in seawater, it's the saltwater fish like tuna, mackerel and shark that end up posing a more serious health threat to humans who eat them. (2010-06-28)
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WHOI scientist takes comprehensive look at human impacts on ocean chemistry
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Numerous studies are documenting the growing effects of climate change, carbon dioxide, pollution and other human-related phenomena on the world's oceans. But most of those have studied single, isolated sources of pollution and other influences. (2010-06-18)
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So far, fish appear to be healthy after fly ash spill
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Fish exposed to fly ash at the site of the Tennessee Valley Authority coal ash spill are faring better than some expected, researchers have learned. (2010-06-10)
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Life on Mars: University of Leicester to detect clues for alien existence
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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A development model of the Mars Rover, called Bridget, was on display at the University today- Friday June 4- providing invited schoolchildren as well as staff and students with an exciting glimpse into the shape of things to come. (2010-06-03)
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LSUHSC researcher finds surprising link between sugar in drinks and blood pressure
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Research led by Liwei Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Public Health at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has found that there is an association between sugary drinks and blood pressure and that by cutting daily consumption of sugary drinks by just one serving a day, people can lower their blood pressure. (2010-05-25)
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Mercury levels are increasing in popular species of game fish in Lake Erie
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09/10/2010 01:50 PM
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Scientists are reporting that mercury levels in a popular species of game fish in Lake Erie are increasing after two decades of steady decline. The study, the most comprehensive to date on mercury levels in Great Lakes fish, is in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology, a semi-monthly journal. (2010-05-21)
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