Is the rate of Brazilian deforestation decreasing?
New reasearch suggests that the rate of deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has decreased by 45%.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8358094.stm
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Climate Change Map
http://www.actoncopenhagen.decc.gov.uk/content/en/embeds/flash/4-degrees-large-map-final
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Are earthquakes that occur away from plate boundaries actually aftershocks from historic large earthquakes?
New research may suggest a new pattern of earthquakes in addition to the tradiational view supported by the theory of plate tectonics.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8342600.stm
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Can an earthquake in Sumatra affect California?
New research suggests that the San Andreas fault may have been significantly weakened by an earthquake in Sumatra in 2004. Read the article below to find out more.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8283873.stm
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Is geo-engineering the answer to reducing carbon emissions?
New research suggests that the implementation of three new strategies for carbon capture are essential to avoid the effects of dangerous climate change.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8223528.stm
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How fast are Antarctic glaciers thinning?
New research from British scientists reveals a dramatic increase in the rate of melting of the Pine Island glacier in west Antarctica leading to increased concerns over the impact of climate change in this sensitive environment.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8200680.stm
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Are hurricanes becoming more frequent?
New research suggests that hurricanes in the Atlantic are more frequent now than at any time in the last 1,000 years.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8197191.stm
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Are biofuels the answer to reducing the environmental impact of aviation?
Ever increasing use of air travel and concern over its impact on the environment is leading scientists to question the use of alternative fuels to traditional petroleum.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8193125.stm
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Is northern India facing an increased threat from groundwater salinization?
New data received from remote sensing satellites reveals dangerous rates of groundwater depletion in northern India due to increased water usage for crop irrigation. See what effect this may have on northern India’s water supply by following the link below.
http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2009/810/1
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8197287.stm
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Is the UK’s food supply secure?
This article discusses the impact that future possible climate change and an increasing population will have on the UK’s ability to sustain its food supplies throughout the 21st century.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8189549.stm
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