Monthly Archives: May 2008

Two moderate quakes rattle California

4.4 temblor strikes near Bakersfield after 4.4. shaker hits to the south PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – A moderate earthquake shook a mountainous area near Bakersfield Thursday morning, just hours after a quake some 230 miles to the southeast. The 4.4-magnitude … Continue reading

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Scientists to capture DNA of trees worldwide for database

NEW YORK – The New York Botanical Garden may be best known for its orchid shows and colorful blossoms, but its researchers are about to lead a global effort to capture DNA from thousands of tree species from around the … Continue reading

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Warming May Cause Crop Failures, Food Shortages by 2030

Impoverished farmers in South Asia and southern Africa could face growing food shortages due to climate change within just 20 years, a new study says. Increasing levels of greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide, are heating up the planet, with droughts … Continue reading

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New Data to Help with Afghanistans Natural Resources and Hazards Assessments

The U.S. Geological Survey recently collected new data to help identify fault lines and the potential location of undiscovered water, oil and gas, and non-fuel mineral resources in Afghanistan. Afghanistan’s geologic setting indicates significant natural resource potential, and though important … Continue reading

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