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GLOBAL WARMING POSSIBLE CAUSE OF WHITE POSSUM EXTINCTION
Scientist fear that global warming has taken its first victim: the timid furry white possum of Daintree, Austrialia. Could a slight change in temperature actually be responsible for such a major extinction. Read on to find out more about the white possum and the fears surrounding its disappearance.

Published by Airaj Fatimah (1,466 pts ) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Threats from Invasive Plants Could Spread Due to Global Warming
Global Warming is changing habitats, shifting entire ecozones northwards. These new habitats contain new exotic plant species that may become invasive in their new ecosystems.

Published by nanjowe (1,353 pts ) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Countries Discuss The Problem of Deforestation of the Amazon
Deforestation of the Amazon decreased for two years and then suddenly spiked again. As the world's fourth largest contributor to global warming, Brazil needs to create a viable plan to protect their richest resource and reduce carbon emissions before its too late.

Published by Edna (1,159 pts ) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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How Glaciers Move Mountains
Glaciers, previously thought to cause mere surface erosion, actually have significant effects on a mountain's interior structure. Discover the details of this stunning discovery and how it effects our knowledge of climate.

Published by Matt Schelke (1,085 pts ) on Dec 15, 2008 to
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Clouds and Climate
They may look innocent, but clouds may have a major-and potentially disastrous- affect on global climate.

Published by Matt Schelke (1,085 pts ) on Nov 25, 2008 to
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Coral Reefs: An Ecoystem In Danger
Corals are considered one of the most amazing, diverse ecosystems on the planet. Discover more about the amazing coral reef ecosystem and the peril it faces.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Nov 13, 2008 to
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Gore Speaks At Harvard and Urges for More to be Done to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Al Gore speaks at Harvard University to addres the issue of global warming and why we must end our use of fossile fuels and reduce carbon emissions.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Nov 1, 2008 to
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Coral Reefs Face Greater Threat From Rising CO2 Levels
New study reveals that coral reefs are endangered by higher acidity levels caused by CO2 emissions. Read on to find out more about this problem.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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California's New Plan to Combat Global Warming
The California Air Resources Board just released their scoping plan for achieving the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also know as AB 32. The plan includes specific measures to achieve 1990 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2020.

Published by Jenn (130 pts ) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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Rising Sea Temperatures From Global Warming Leads to a Rise in Tropical Diseases
The sea rises and so does the incidence of disease. There is a direct connection between global warming and illness, continue reading to find out more.

Published by Summer Banks (7,543 pts ) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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