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News and Special Reports
Stream of Sand Behaves Like Water: Research opens up new experimental territory
University of Chicago researchers recently showed that dry granular materials such as sands, seeds and grains have properties similar to liquid, forming water-like droplets when poured from a given source. The finding could be important to a wide range of industries that use "fluidized" dry particles for oil refining, plastics manufacturing and pharmaceutical production.
Jun 27, 2009, 11:05am
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Forests, Mangroves, Peatlands and Climate-Friendly Agriculture Can Play a Bigger Role in Combating Climate Change, According to United Nation’s Report
Boosting investments in the conservation, rehabilitation and management of the Earth’s forests, peatlands, soils and other key ecosystems could deliver significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions and avoid even more being released to the atmosphere, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) says.
Jun 22, 2009, 2:54pm
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Africa Weather Information Network Launched by the United Nations
An innovative UN, public-private partnership is launched the “Weather Info for All” initiative to improve Africa’s weather monitoring network in the face of the growing impact of climate change. About 5,000 new automatic weather stations are set to be deployed across Africa.
Jun 22, 2009, 10:30am
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Experts creating online 'macroscopic observatory' of Earth's biodiversity
A virtual observatory for the unprecedented study and monitoring of life in an integrative way is under construction by some 400 biology and technology experts from 50 countries, who are meeting in London June 1 to 3, 2009. Biodiversity information and innovative internet architecture are being used to create a seamless, global view of life. With the benefit of a high-tech field guide for 21st Century, public observations will help map world biodiversity, monitor climate change, and conserve species.
Jun 2, 2009, 2:36pm
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African Environment Ministers Reach Significant Climate Change Accord
The United Nations Environment Programme announced a landmark agreement reached by over 30 African ministers mainstream climate change adaptation measures into national and regional development plans, policies and strategies on May 29, 2009.
May 29, 2009, 9:39pm
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