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Chinese climatologist says the world must work together on global warming. Continue reading here: Climate action a 'moral responsibility'

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NEW YORK -- What would the world look like with 7 billion human beings in the mix, vying for resources? Pretty much what it looks like now. See the original post here: Cities Will Feel Brunt as Global Population Passes 7 Billion

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With its first biopiracy lawsuit, the country hopes to set a precedent for introducing biotech crops while conserving biodiversity and local community rights See the article here: Bt Brinjal and India's Wake-up Call

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In Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc., the California Supreme Court upheld a long-standing rule that benefits defendants in personal injury lawsuits, finding that plaintiffs could not seek reimbursement for medical charges that they ultimately did not have to pay. In doing so, the Supreme Court rebuked a finding by the Fourth District Court of Appeal (San...

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August 26, 2011 – Attorneys for the National Rifle Association (NRA), California Rifle & Pistol Association Foundation (CRPA Foundation), Herb Bauer’s Sporting Goods, and individual Fresno residents and firearm owners have filed a lawsuit challenging the "fees" the California Department of Justice ("DOJ") imposes on firearm purchasers. The lawsuit, Bauer v. Harris, filed in the United States District...

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Philadelphia, PA: The administration of the non-psychotropic plant cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) 'completely prevents' the onset of nerve pain associated with chemotherapy treatment, according to preclinical data published in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia . Investigators at Temple University assessed the effect of CBD in an animal model of on paclitaxel-induced allodynia (pain resulting from an otherwise innocuous stimulus)....

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Sacramento, CA: The California Medical Association (CMA), representing over 35,000 physicians nationwide, has called for the 'legalization and regulation' of cannabis for adults, according to a white paper adopted by the group on Friday. The CMA paper , entitled 'Cannabis and the Regulatory Void,' recommends that cannabis be taxed and regulated "in a manner similar to alcohol." The...

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Princeton, NJ: A record 50 percent of Americans now believe that marijuana ought to be legalized for adult use, according to a nationwide Gallup poll of 1,005 adults. The percentage of Americans favoring legalization is up four percent from 2010. It is the highest percentage ever recorded by Gallup, which has tracked public opinion data regarding marijuana policy...

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Worried about property values, and landowners signing drilling leases without clearance, lenders are trying to reinforce restrictions. Read the original post: Rush to Drill for Gas Creates Mortgage Conflicts

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Hunting for Common Sense in Game Laws Read more from the original source: Hunting for Common Sense in Game Laws