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(Reuters) - Asian cities are increasingly at risk from rising sea levels and severe droughts and governments need to develop integrated urban plans that address urgent issues on water supply, flooding, transportation, and solid waste, a climate change expert said. View post: Asia must address climate issues fast: ADB

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Emergency campaign calls for immediate action from the private sector to reduce their carbon footprint while supporting innovative forest protection projects. See the article here: Wildlife Works Launches CODE REDD Campaign to Save the World's Threatened Forests

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A new species of omnivorous mammal has been found in Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam. A part of the weasel family, the new species is known as a ferret-badger, a strange subfamily of mammals that have been little-studied by researchers. Smaller than proper badgers, ferret-badgers have elongated faces and long bushy tails. Excerpt from: Photos: bizarre new mammal...

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[CAIRO] Bitter gourd, a plant long held to have anti-diabetic properties, is to be turned into tablets that Egyptian scientists hope will provide an alternative to insulin injections. Continue reading here: Egyptian scientists to make diabetes drug from bitter fruit

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World Bank and Mongolian authorities will meet to discuss controversial property deals that have encroached on Bogd Khan Follow this link: Hopes for a breakthrough in plans to protect world's oldest nature reserve

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FL: Hunters Fight for Access in Big Cypress Read more: FL: Hunters Fight for Access in Big Cypress

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The County of Solano Announces An Employment Opportunity Deputy Public Defender I – IV (Salary range $61,539 to $133,915) Recruitment #11-313100-01 Opening Date: 11/23/2011 3:30:00 PM Closing Date: 12/16/2011 5:00:00 PM Contact Information: Sheila McShane 707 784 6183 Type of Recruitment: Open ... See original here: California – Employment Opportunity: Solano County Deputy Public Defender I – IV

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Imagine this scenario unfolding: You own a small bakery. You've spent your entire life crafting the perfect cupcake recipe. Due to the formula's success, you've had to hire an apprentice to help you out. For a few years, he's happy to help you create your masterful cupcakes. Since he's helping you bake, you end up giving him the...

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SNBC – November 28, 2011 A Denver-area sheriff has been sued by a deaf couple who claim deputies failed to provide a sign-language interpreter for 25 days — from the moment the two were approached over ... The rest is here: No interpreter: Sheriff sued by deaf man held 25 days

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The Sacramento Bee – Marisa Lagos – November 26, 2011 We wrote on Sunday about the impact individual prosecutors could have on the success of Gov. Jerry Brown’s realignment plan – particularly Los Angeles County District ... Here is the original post: California prison recidivism problem stirs debate