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Moshi - Climate change, blamed on heavy environmental degradation on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, has dealt a devastating blow on farmers as almost all cash and food crops have been affected by this year's unreliable weather patterns, it has been revealed. Read more: Tanzania: Climate Change Cripples Farming in Kilimanjaro

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Cambodia will begin the creation of its first Marine Protected Area (MPA) this year, covering some 300 square kilometres of coral-rich seas around islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem in the Gulf of Thailand. Link: Cambodia to create its first Marine Protected Area

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[RIO DE JANEIRO] Great uncertainty exists regarding estimates of the global water budget (the amount of water involved in the hydrological cycle every year) because of discrepancies between global atmosphere and ocean models, and direct observations, a study has found. Continued here: Global water estimates 'uncertain'

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An underwater volcano that erupted near the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa is giving scientists a closer look at how ocean ecosystems could respond to climate change, from dying fish to adapting plankton. Follow this link: Undersea eruption gives clues to effects of climate change

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A team of scientists from the University of Guam Marine Laboratory and other international research institutions has gathered some of the most detailed evidence yet that Guam's marine protected areas maintain and build a reproductive biomass of heavily exploited species of reef fish. More here: UPDATE: Study says marine preserve areas safeguard against irreversible loss from overfishing

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Late last week, Gov. Brown signed Senate Bill 1038 which eliminates the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) and transfers its duties to... Read the rest here: FEHC Eliminated; Duties Transferred to DFEH

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Editor’s Note:  The full Judicial Council memo is available for download via a link at the bottom of this article in PDF format and is FYI only.  It has not been endorsed, reviewed, nor suggested ... See the article here: California – FYI – Recent Realignment-related enactments memo from Judicial Council

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Happy Independence Day From NRA Life of Duty View original post here: Happy Independence Day From NRA Life of Duty

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The New York Times – July 2, 2012 CHILDERSBURG, Ala. — Three years ago, Gina Ray, who is now 31 and unemployed, was fined $179 for speeding. She failed to show up at court (she says ... Read more here: Probation fees rise, firms profit and poor jailed

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ScienceDaily (July 2, 2012) - Protecting Hawaiian dry forests from invasive species and the risk of wildfire is an on-going challenge for land managers and scientists conducting research on the Island of Hawaii. Read this article: Native Plant Restoration Not Enough to Maintain Tropical Dry Forests in Hawaii