Environment

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	Bones of 6000 Year-Old Ancient Wild Camels Found in Desert
As much as 40 skeletons of ancient wild camels were discovered in Al Gharbia, the western region of Abu Dhabi, by a group of archaeologists from the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH).
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	Can a Nuclear Explosion Impact Earth's Spinning?
Undoubtedly nuclear weapons currently represent the most powerful weapon on earth. However, even their enormous power is less likely to have an impact on the rotation of the Earth on its axis.
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	Elephants Face Extinction By 2020
Researchers claim that elephants face the risk of extinction as soon as by 2020 that will become a result of high death rate due to poaching
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	More Than 100 Bat Species Found on Only 5 Acres of Jungle
Over 100 bat species were discovered on a territory of just 5 acres (2 hectares) in Ecuadorian rain forest. Despite the fact that all of the bat species are not new, researchers from the Tiputini Biodiversity Station say that this is the highest number of bat species ever found in one place.
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	Forests to Be Destructed for Food
With the growing demand for food, biofuels and wood, deforestation is almost inevitable, the Rights and Resources Initiative report says
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	New Natural Wonders Revealed
Eight new natural wonders were named by the UNESCO and added to the World Heritage List
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	Earth Emits Screams in Space
Astronomers recorded series of sounds resembling chirps and whistles, generated high above Earth
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	L.A. Plans to Recycle Waste Water for Drinking
Officials in Los Angeles announced that they prepare to implement a water-conservation plan.
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	US Court Stands For Environment, against Bush's Military Protection
US federal appeals court required to bar the sonar training of US Navy in California to protect the whales and other marine mammals in spite of the attempts of the White House to exempt the US Navy from laws.
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	Earth Hour Will be Marked Worldwide
As much as 13 cities around the world will turn off the lights for an hour on Saturday March 29 next year to deliver a message to all people about making some action against global warming.
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	Divorces Cause Global Warming, Study Says
Environmentalists warn that increasing number of divorces causes global warming and people should think twice before making a decision that has a crucial impact on our environment.
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	The UN Has Awarded Three Most Polluting Countries
The US has been awarded the "antiprize" for being one of the most polluting countries on the planet.
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	Python Skin - Fashion Trend for the Price of Terrible Tortures
Python skin bags and shoes are at the hight of fashion, being sported in the collections of Calvin Klein, Roberto Cavalli, Jimmy Choo, and Prada
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	Antarctic Microbes to Tell about Past and Future of Climate Change
A new research, which was published in the journal Science, states that the mystery of glacial history of Antarctica may be solved with the help of plants, mites, springtails and worms.
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	Second Smallest Country on Earth is Disappearing
Deputy Prime Minister of a tiny South Pacific island of Tuvalu calls to the rest of the world to take urgent action as his nation is at danger of disappearing due to global warming. Experts claim that island can sink in less than 50 years.
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