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POPSNotes on a Sick Planet The authors may reach a bit when they try to sound less square, likening the buying of compact fluorescent light bulbs to “an upgrade on your iTunes software.” But they make the science relevant and enjoyable with abundant visuals and conclude with some meaty ways for kids to make a difference. The old standbys are all there (switch light bulbs, recycle, use canvas bags at the grocery store). But I smiled on noticing something new: the authors suggest some “sustainable careers” kids can consider, like meteorologist and “glacial geologist.”
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POPSSat maps lead to an archaeological discovery at Angkor Vat Satellite maps helped an important archaeological discovery: The new data from NASA'a AIRSAR satellite reveals that Cambodia's fascinating temple complex Angkor Vat was once at the center of a large urban settlement with a complex irrigation system. New analysis also shows that the demise of the city came as the result of serious enviromental failures including deforestation. Yet another lesson to take, for us 21st century folks.
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POPSCan Capitalism Become Green? From the Orion Magazine... The original article is very long, I just clipped some tiny parts. Reading the source article is recommended.
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POPSAlien Ocean Probe Practices in Mexico If all goes well, the next test of the robot is expected to take place in Antarctica's Lake Bonney, where conditions are much more similar to the ice-capped environment of Europa, a moon of Jupiter's that is believed to hold an underground ocean.
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POPS"It May Be Too Late to Save the Ice Caps" The new report is expected to say this means there is "a significant probability that some large-scale events (eg deglaciation of major ice sheets) may no longer be avoided due to historical greenhouse gas emissions and the inertia of the climate system".
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