Kennedy Warne talking: Mangrove forests are nurseries for a vast array of marine species, including many species of shrimp. However, this nurturing relationship between a … Let Them Eat ShrimpRead more
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European banks fuelling food price volatility and hunger
European banks, pension funds and insurance companies are increasing global hunger and poverty by speculating on food prices and financing land grabs in poorer countries, … European banks fuelling food price volatility and hungerRead more
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10 myths about simple living
1. Simple living is about retreat, and withdrawing from the world On the contrary, simple living is about engaging more fully in the world, but … 10 myths about simple livingRead more
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Surveying dark energy
David Schlegel’s tool for exploring dark energy, one of nature’s biggest mysteries, is deceptively simple. It is an aluminium plate the size of a manhole … Surveying dark energyRead more
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New 367 MW offshore wind farm opens in UK
The 1 billion pound ($1.58 billion) Walney wind farm is a joint venture between utilities DONG Energy, SSE and OPW, a consortium of the Dutch … New 367 MW offshore wind farm opens in UKRead more
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Low levels of radioactive particles found in Europe
The iodine-131 particles do not pose a public health risk, the International Atomic Energy Agency said. The body said it was trying to work out … Low levels of radioactive particles found in EuropeRead more
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3 More Ways to Move Your Money Away from Corporations
Hundreds of thousands of Americans across the country organized to move their money from predatory big banks to smaller local banks and credit unions. After … 3 More Ways to Move Your Money Away from CorporationsRead more
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Shame on Barclays, shame on corporate power
Because of its role as Britain’s biggest player in food speculation, Barclays has earned itself a place in the shortlist for the 2012 Public Eye … Shame on Barclays, shame on corporate powerRead more
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Evolution: Watching Speciation Occur
We saw that the littlest differences can lead to dramatic variations when we looked at the wide variety in dogs. But despite their differences, all … Evolution: Watching Speciation OccurRead more
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A Brighter Way to Make Solar Cells
Making solar cells involves subjecting silicon wafers to temperatures in excess of 1,000 °C. The process normally involves the use of heating elements, and requires … A Brighter Way to Make Solar CellsRead more