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"Sea's Rise May Prove the Greater in Northeast"

Scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research say melting Greenland ice sheets could raise sea levels more in the northeaster US and Maritime Canada because of a change in ocean currents.

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Source: NYTimes, 05/28/2009

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China To Cooperate with US on Climate?

"China is ready to strengthen its cooperation with the United States to combat climate change, Premier Wen Jiabao told US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday, state media reported."

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Source: AFP, 05/28/2009

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Cumulative Ocean Impacts Mapped Off U.S. and Mexican Shores

Researchers from California and Hawaii have analyzed 25 factors and developed a map that reflects the relative cumulative magnitude of their effects on the waters extending for about 250-350 miles off the shores of Washington, Oregon, California, and the Baja Peninsula.

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Pelosi to China: Climate a 'Game Changer'

U.S. Congressional leaders visiting China think an understanding between the U.S. and China is key to reaching a climate pact in Copenhagen.

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Source: AFP, 05/27/2009

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"Climate Change Amplifying Animal Disease: Agency"

The World Animal Health Organisation said climate change is increasing disease among farm animals.

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Source: AFP, 05/26/2009

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Business Leaders Hear Climate Warnings

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told a meeting of business leaders in Copenhagen that "climate change is the defining challenge of our time."

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Source: ENS, 05/26/2009

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"The Lithium Boom Is Coming"

The push for greener cars will likely bring a boom for companies that mine and refine lithium -- a key ingredient in batteries.

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Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009

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"Arctic Methane Rise Spurs Worry On Permafrost Thaw"

"OSLO -- A rise in concentrations of a powerful greenhouse gas over the Arctic after a decade of stability is stirring worries about a possible thaw of vast stores trapped in permafrost, experts said."

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Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009

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"Ban Says U.S. Climate Bill Plan 'Not Enough'"

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the climate bill approved Thursday by the House Energy Committee is 'not enough' to stem warming to the degree hoped for in the next climate treaty.

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Source: Reuters, 05/25/2009

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Australia Protects Tasmanian Devils as "Endangered"

"Australia lifted protection levels on Friday for the world's largest surviving marsupial carnivore, the Tasmanian devil, listing the animal as endangered due to a deadly facial tumour outbreak."

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Source: Reuters, 05/22/2009

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