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Food prices, water shortages to 'hammer' poor countries

Food prices, water shortages to 'hammer' poor countries

Developing economies will be "hammered" as declining water supply adds to problems confronting farmers who are already struggling to meet food demand, pushing prices even higher, said CH2M Hill Cos.

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Zebra mussels spread rapidly in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels spread rapidly in Lake Minnetonka

Zebra mussels first discovered last summer in Lake Minnetonka will continue to spread at their normal fast pace. With conservation efforts hampered by the state government shutdown, little can be done to check growth of the invasive species.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Scientists favor dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi to halt Asian carp

Scientists favor dividing Great Lakes, Mississippi to halt Asian carp

Separating the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River systems is the only way to prevent invasive species such as Asian carp from migrating between them and doing serious ecological and economic harm, a team of scientists said Thursday.
by John Flesher, Associated Press

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This year's big ideas

This year's big ideas

Twelve speakers from this year's Aspen Ideas Festival present their "big idea" on the first night of the festival.

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Study details significant rise in sea level

Study details significant rise in sea level

Sea level has been rising significantly over the past century of global warming, according to a study that offers the most detailed look yet at the changes in ocean levels during the last 2,100 years.

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