Environment

No One Told Arkansas Corn Crop There Was a Drought

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While most of the Corn Belt is in the grip of one of the worst droughts in modern times, experts say some Arkansas cropland...

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Sixty-one Members of Congress Urge Sec. Salazar: Protect Arctic from Unsafe Drilling

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Beluga whale, Arctic.

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Sixty-one Members of Congress Urge Sec. Salazar: Protect Arctic from Unsafe Drilling

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"While difficult, making the right decisions now is imperative for sound long-term planning in the Arctic...

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European Commission mobilises emergency aid to help flood victims in the Philippines

Following massive flooding in the Philippines, national authorities have begun a large-scale emergency response. The European Commission will complement on-going efforts with €700,000 of humanitarian aid which will be distributed through its partner...

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