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G-8 takes no concrete global warming steps
Jul 8 2005 9:43PM (CT)
GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) - The Group of Eight summit bowed to U.S. pressure on Friday by approving a declaration on climate change that avoided taking any concrete steps to fight global warming, such as setting targets or timetables for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Regulators OK wind farm near bird home
Jul 8 2005 9:38PM (CT)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin regulators approved a $250 million wind farm Friday that its proponents said would generate energy for 72,000 homes and opponents warned would kill migratory birds.
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Scientists: Spilled comet debris is fine
Jul 8 2005 8:57PM (CT)
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The plume of debris that spilled from a comet after it collided with a space probe is as fine as talcum powder, suggesting the comet formed gradually, scientists said Friday.
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NASA says Dennis won't delay shuttle
Jul 8 2005 7:59PM (CT)
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane Dennis is not threatening the liftoff of the first shuttle mission since Columbia broke apart more than two years ago, NASA officials said Friday.
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Lake Washington sockeye salmon go MIA
Jul 8 2005 9:11AM (CT)
SEATTLE (AP) - Last year, about 200,000 thousand Lake Washington sockeye salmon, about half the run, vanished between the Ballard Locks and their spawning grounds.
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North Atlantic ocean temps hit record high
Jul 8 2005 9:00AM (CT)
ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland (AP) - Ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic hit an all-time high last year, raising concerns about the effects of global warming on one of the most sensitive and productive ecosystems in the world.
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Red light-flashing jellyfish lures prey
Jul 8 2005 8:44AM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - The first deep sea red-light district _ glowing appendages on a newly discovered jellyfish relative _ appear to flash their come-hither message to lure prey.
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