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1### [Overcoming Barriers To The Introduction Of Alternative Fuels In Europe](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080911142413.htm)
1### [Climate Change To Devastate Or Destroy Many Penguin Colonies](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081012105113.htm)
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3Many groups are promoting the use of alternative fuels in the transport sector. Nevertheless, there are many obstacles that arise with ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080911142413.htm)
3Half to three-quarters of major Antarctic penguin colonies face decline or disappearance if global temperatures are allowed to climb by more than 2°C. ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081012105113.htm)
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5### [Fuel Emissions From Marine Vessels Remain A Global Concern](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909111035.htm)
5### [Atlantic Wolffish: Fearsome Fish That Deserve Protection?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081002091915.htm)
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7The forecast for clear skies and smooth sailing for oceanic vessels has been impeded by worldwide concerns of their significant contributions to ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909111035.htm)
7A group has filed a scientific petition with the federal government seeking endangered species protection for the Atlantic wolffish, a fish threatened ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081002091915.htm)
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9### [Nanoscale Silver: No Silver Lining?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909074102.htm)
9### [How Does Climate Change Affect The Water Cycle?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013143031.htm)
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11Widespread use of nanoscale silver will challenge regulatory agencies to balance important potential benefits against the possibility of significant environmental risk, ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909074102.htm)
11Climate change is having an impact on the water cycle, raising the issue of whether we should be investing in adapting to these impacts or focusing on more pressing ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013143031.htm)
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13### [New Rules Needed To Govern World's Fragile Polar Regions](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080907123702.htm)
13### [Future Risk Of Hurricanes: The Role Of Climate Change](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008150459.htm)
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15Consideration of international law and policy issues in polar regions is urgently needed as climate change opens the Arctic Ocean to shipping, fishing, ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080907123702.htm)
15Researchers are homing in on the hurricane-prone Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea to assess the likely changes, between now and the middle of the century, in the ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008150459.htm)
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17- [Overcoming Barriers To The Introduction Of Alternative Fuels In Europe](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080911142413.htm)
18- [Fuel Emissions From Marine Vessels Remain A Global Concern](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909111035.htm)
19- [Nanoscale Silver: No Silver Lining?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909074102.htm)
20- [New Rules Needed To Govern World's Fragile Polar Regions](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080907123702.htm)
17- [Climate Change To Devastate Or Destroy Many Penguin Colonies](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081012105113.htm)
18- [Atlantic Wolffish: Fearsome Fish That Deserve Protection?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081002091915.htm)
19- [How Does Climate Change Affect The Water Cycle?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081013143031.htm)
20- [Future Risk Of Hurricanes: The Role Of Climate Change](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008150459.htm)
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37 ### [Protected 'Swimways' Urged For Endangered Leatherback Sea Turtle](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081018093221.htm)
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39 September 12, 2008 - The United States faces challenges in utilizing Earth science information to manage resources and protect public health, according to a NASA-sponsored report issued by the U.S. Climate Change Science ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080909104206.htm)
39 October 17, 2008 - A new resolution urges nations to protect the leatherback sea turtle and sharks from the world's industrial fisheries by identifying and creating marine protected areas along the Pacific ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081018093221.htm)
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48 ### [Viability Of Hydrogen Transportation Markets: Chicken Or Egg?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080911103918.htm)
48 ### [Radiation In Your Backyard...sometimes](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081016124047.htm)
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50 September 11, 2008 - Hydrogen may well be the new gasoline. But where's the nearest "gas" station where you can pull up and refuel your energy-efficient vehicle? Will hydrogen stations be strategically convenient -- ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080911103918.htm)
50 October 16, 2008 - Modern nuclear techniques are giving the world's scientists and regulators better tools to fight pollution and other environmental threats -- even those that may be lurking naturally at the beach or ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081016124047.htm)
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59 ### [South America Holds Treasure Of Copper, Molybdenum, Gold And Silver](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080908225740.htm)
59 ### ['Water Footprint' Promotes Sustainable And Fair Use Of Water Resources](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081016084053.htm)
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61 September 9, 2008 - Deposits of undiscovered copper, molybdenum, gold and silver may be present in the Andes Mountains of South America, according to a new scientific ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080908225740.htm)
61 October 16, 2008 - Researchers have proposed the concept of a 'water footprint,' which gives a detailed insight into the water consumption of individuals, companies and countries, in an international effort to promote ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081016084053.htm)
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70 ### [Role Of Aerosols In Climate Change Examined](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080905153801.htm)
70 ### [EPA's Stormwater Program Needs Significant Overhaul](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015120736.htm)
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72 September 8, 2008 - It appears that aerosol effects on clouds can induce large changes in precipitation patterns, which in turn may change not only regional water resources, but also may change the regional and global ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080905153801.htm)
72 October 15, 2008 - Radical changes to the US Environmental Protection Agency's stormwater program are necessary to reverse degradation of fresh water resources and ensure progress toward the Clean Water Act's goal of ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015120736.htm)
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81 ### [Baltic States Failing To Protect Most Damaged Sea](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080830191841.htm)
81 ### [Forest Peoples' Rights Key To Reducing Emissions From Deforestation](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015110238.htm)
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83 September 3, 2008 - Nine Baltic sea states all scored failing grades in an annual WWF evaluation of their performance in protecting and restoring the world's most damaged ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080830191841.htm)
83 October 15, 2008 - Unless based on respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and forest communities, efforts by rich countries to combat climate change by funding reductions in deforestation in developing countries ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081015110238.htm)
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92 ### [Public Involvement Usually Leads To Better Environmental Decision Making](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080822120140.htm)
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94 August 31, 2008 - When done correctly, public participation improves the quality of federal agencies' decisions about the environment, says a new report from the National Research ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080822120140.htm)
94 October 11, 2008 - An anticipated increased incidence of climate-related extreme rainfall events in the Great Lakes region may raise the public health risk for the 40 million people who depend on the lakes for their ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008150522.htm)
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103 ### [Unexpected Large Monkey Population Discovered In Cambodia: Tens Of Thousands Of Threatened Primates](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080828120326.htm)
103 ### [Experts Agree: To Protect The Environment, Biofuel Standards Are Needed](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009144331.htm)
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105 August 29, 2008 - Biologists have discovered surprisingly large populations of two globally threatened primates in a protected area in Cambodia. The report counted 42,000 black-shanked douc langurs along with 2,500 ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080828120326.htm)
105 October 9, 2008 - Society is in a race to find renewable sources of carbon-neutral energy. Cellulose-based biofuels hold promise, but we need to proceed cautiously and with an eye toward minimizing long-term ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081009144331.htm)
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114 ### [New Report Card Shows Campuses Going Greener](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827204904.htm)
114 ### [Alternative Fossil Fuels Have Economic Potential, Study Shows](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008091123.htm)
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116 August 28, 2008 - Is your alma mater among those stepping up to green their campuses? Are our colleges preparing students for a greener future? You can find out in National Wildlife Federation's just-released Campus ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827204904.htm)
116 October 8, 2008 - Alternative sources of fossil fuels such as oil sands and coal-to-liquids have significant economic promise, but the environmental consequences must also be considered, according to a new ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081008091123.htm)
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125 ### [Protection Zones In The Wrong Place To Prevent Coral Reef Collapse](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826205932.htm)
125 ### [Future Looks Bleak For One Of World's Smallest Seal Species](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081006093024.htm)
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127 August 28, 2008 - Conservation zones are in the wrong place to protect vulnerable coral reefs from the effects of global warming, an international team of scientists warned today. Now the team say that urgent action ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080826205932.htm)
127 October 8, 2008 - One of the smallest seals -- the Caspian -- has joined a growing list of mammal species in danger of ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081006093024.htm)
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136 ### [Carbon Disclosure Project Initiative On Public Sector Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827195740.htm)
136 ### ['Deadly Dozen' Reports Diseases Worsened By Climate Change](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081007073928.htm)
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138 August 27, 2008 - The Carbon Disclosure Project, a collaboration of some 385 institutional investors including Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Barclays and HSBC, has extended its traditional work in the private sector ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080827195740.htm)
138 October 8, 2008 - A new report lists 12 pathogens that could spread into new regions as a result of climate change, with potential impacts to both human and wildlife health and global ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081007073928.htm)
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