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Curbs to ship pollution would stoke global warming, study says Friday, 20 Nov 2009

OSLO (Reuters) - Shipping is slowing climate change by spewing out sunlight-dimming pollution but a clean-up needed to safeguard human health will stoke global warming, experts said Friday.  Full Article

 
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Feared Asian carp may be near U.S. Great Lakes Friday, 20 Nov 2009 

CHICAGO (Reuters) - There are signs Asian carp may have breached barriers designed to keep the prolific fish out of the Great Lakes, which could spell ecological disaster for the vital source of fresh water, authorities said on Friday.  Full Article  

UN climate chief seeks $10 bln rich-nations pledge Friday, 20 Nov 2009 

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. environmental chief called on rich nations on Thursday to pledge $10 billion a year for three years at next month's Copenhagen summit to help poor states begin to tackle the impact of climate change.  Full Article