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Seven critical issues need attention at Rio+20, officials say
Officials preparing for Rio+20 have identified seven critical issues to ensuring global sustainability: jobs, energy, cities, food, water, oceans and disaster readiness.
June 19, 2012
Global fire risk is increasing
North America and most of Europe could see a global fire risk by century's end. But fire activity could decrease around equator, because of increased rainfall.
June 17, 2012
Noctilucent or night shining cloud season begins for 2012
The brief season for night shining noctilucent clouds has arrived, NASA says. A photographer spotted these a few days ago.
June 16, 2012
Carlotta weakened as made landfall on Mexico’s coast
At least two children are reported to have died after Carlotta destroyed a clay house Friday night in Pluma Hidalgo.
June 16, 2012
Hurricane Carlotta threatens Mexico
Hurricane Carlotta is getting closer to the Pacific coast of Mexico and is gaining strength. All residents should be weather ready for this intensifying storm.
June 15, 2012
How big is Africa, really?
You thought you knew how big Africa was. But, chances are, you didn't know. So how big is Africa?
June 14, 2012
Cannibal lemur is all ew and no aw
Lemurs eating lemurs. Is it a cannibal lemur? Is this normal?
June 13, 2012
Tornado caught on video in Venice, Italy
Three videos from June 12 tornado, which narrowly missed Venice, Italy.
June 13, 2012
Personality is determined by Bird’s head color
The personality of red-headed Gouldian finches have aggressive tendencies, while birds with black heads are bold and take more risks than their peers.
June 12, 2012
High Park Fire in Colorado spread fast, still burning
Roughly 400 firefighters are fighting the High Park Fire today, which started two days ago and has spread fast about 15 miles west of Fort Collins.
June 11, 2012
