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"World Science Academies Push For G8 Climate Action"

"The world's richest countries and those that are developing fastest need to lead the transition to an energy-efficient and low-carbon economy to stave off the worst effects of climate change, science academies from these nations said on Thursday."

Source: Reuters, 06/12/2009

"Departments to Toughen Standards for Mining"

"The Obama administration said Thursday that it would toughen standards for mountaintop-removal coal mining but would not end the practice as some environmental groups had hoped."

Source: NYTimes, 06/12/2009

"WHO Declares First 21st Century Flu Pandemic"

"The World Health Organization declared an influenza pandemic on Thursday and called on governments to prepare for a long-term battle against an unstoppable flu virus."

Source: Reuters, 06/12/2009

"China Says No to Greenhouse Gas Cuts After Talks With US"

"China will not accept binding cuts in its greenhouse gas emissions, an official said Thursday, after the United States said it made progress with Beijing in talks here on a global climate pact."

Source: AFP, 06/12/2009

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The Joy Of A Personal Blog, Or Becoming A 'Blog Mama'

By WENDEE HOLTCAMP
And so it was, I found myself in May 2005 a Ph.D. candidate at a prestigious university with a new full-time research job, a super-cute surfer-mountain-climber boyfriend and a 10-year freelance writing career under my belt.