Scientists report evidence from studies in animals and humans supporting a link between Alzheimer’s disease…
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Dissolved arsenic in Bangladesh drinking water is from human alteration of landscape
Researchers believe they have pinpointed a pathway by which arsenic may be contaminating the drinking…
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Inadequate levels of vitamin D may significantly increase risk of stroke, heart disease and death
Researchers found that patients with very low levels of Vitamin D were 77 percent more…
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Phthalate exposure linked to less-masculine play by boys
A study of 145 preschool children reports, for the first time, that when the concentrations…
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Pests on move worldwide as climate warms
Associated Press: A look at some other pests that are benefiting or could benefit from…
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Copenhagen summit: Change we can’t yet believe in
Guardian: Confirming yesterday what had already been apparent for some months, Barack Obama and other…
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Countdown to Copenhagen: The President’s lonely dilemma
Independent (UK): Can the world reach a new deal to combat climate change without the…
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Conservationists do ‘deal with the devil’ to save orang-utans
Independent (UK): Wildlife campaigners have made "a deal with the devil" in a bid to…
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Climate Change: Yar’Adua Backs Nigeria’s Negotiating Team
This Day: President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua has pledged Federal Government’s strong support to the team…
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Australia: Report details coastal climate change risks
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: The Federal Government has released a new report titled Climate Change Risks…