Environment

Biofuels Start To Take Off In The Airline Industry

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Employees load bags onto a Boeing 737-800 running on algae-based biofuel in Houston. Continental (owned by United...

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UN chief stresses role of peacekeeping in ensuring just use of natural resources

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The United Nations marks International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in...

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Secret 'Watch List' Reveals Failure To Curb Toxic Air

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The Continental Carbon plant sits on the southern outskirts of Ponca City, Okla. Until August, the plant...

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UN agencies boost aid efforts to help Somalis hit by floods, famine and insecurity

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Displaced Somalis were affected by previous floods in November 2006, in Dadaab

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