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Why Humans Have No Fur -- Explained

Posted by  Emily Sohn  Fri Jun 11, 2010 09:38 AM ET   |   0

The cradle of human evolution in East Africa has been scorching hot for a long time, favoring fur-free, upright humans. Read more

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Rapid Arctic Sea Ice Melt from Above: BIG PICS

Posted Wed Jan 6, 2010 11:52 AM ET   |   0

The Arctic Ocean, as well as Arctic glaciers, are losing ice at an alarming rate, threatening local communities, as well as polar bears and other animals dependent on the ice for survival. Read more

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Arctic Sea Ice Approaches Record Low

Posted Tue Dec 22, 2009 08:39 AM ET   |   0

2008 may be the year with the lowest Arctic sea ice volume on record, say researchers. Read more

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'Unsung' Animal Species Under Climate Change Stress

Posted Thu Dec 10, 2009 01:39 PM ET   |   0

From the Amazon to the Arctic, here is a sampling of animal life feeling the heat from climate change. Read more

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Maldives Government Goes Underwater: Big Pic

Posted Mon Oct 19, 2009 06:30 AM ET   |   0

President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, held a cabinet meeting underwater. Read more

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Climate Change Threatens Mekong Species

Posted Mon Oct 12, 2009 02:55 PM ET   |   0

More than 160 new species from the Mekong region are at risk of extinction. Read more

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Arctic Geese Skip Migration as Planet Warms

Posted by  Michael Reilly  Wed Sep 16, 2009 09:56 AM ET   |   0

Tens of thousands of small arctic geese called Pacific brant (Branta bernicla nigricans) decided not to go south for the winter in fall 2007. In fact, conditions are so good that the geese run the risk of overpopulating, according to Robert Trost of... Read more

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