Conservation & Environment News - Week 08/04/08 - 14/04/08

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Map reveals key wildlife hotspots - BBC News 11/04/08

Scientists have developed a technique that pinpoints key biodiversity hotspots, which they say will lead to more effective conservation strategies.

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What is the meaning of 'green'? - BBC News 08/04/08

Since Kermit the Frog sang about the hardship of being green in the 1970s, the term has become universal.

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Study warns of wildlife 'losers' - BBC News 13/04/08

Wildlife will increasingly be divided into winners and losers as the impact of climate change is felt along the UK coast, the National Trust has warned.

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Sea Salt Worsens Coastal Air Pollution: Study - Medical News Today 09/04/08

Air pollution in the world's busiest ports and shipping regions may be markedly worse than previously suspected, according to a new study showing that industrial and shipping pollution is exacerbated when it combines with sunshine and salty sea air.

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The Impact Of Climate Change On Human Health - Medical News Today 09/04/08

Last year marked a turning point in the debate on climate change. The scientific evidence continues to mount. The climate is changing, the effects are already being felt, and human activities are a principal cause.

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Advanced Biofuels Will Slow Climate Change - Medical News Today 08/04/08

Biofuels from new sources such as switchgrass and algae will soon be widely and efficiently produced, thanks to ongoing industrial biotechnology research. BIO's World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing will present the latest research on advanced biofuels and biobased products that provide sustainable climate change solutions.