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Satellite survey links tropical park fires with poverty and corruption
07-09-2007 · EurekAlert!According to the first global assessment of forest fire control effectiveness in tropical parks, poverty and corruption correlate closely with lack of fire protection in tropical moist forests. A better understanding of the links between corruption, poverty and park management will help conservationists and policy makers create sophisticated strategies to conserve tropical ecosystems.
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07-24-2007 · EurekAlert!
Infants and young children living in Baltimore's inner-city homes are at risk for serious perils, including fires, falls and poisoning, according to a small but revealing study from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. A survey of 32 urban homes found that many lacked functioning fire alarms, staircase gates and safe storage for medications, researchers report in the August issue of Pediatrics. Fires, falls and poisonings are the top causes of childhood home injuries in Baltimore.
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- Soft drinks alone do not affect children's weight
09-11-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- Smaller storms drop larger overall rainfall in hurricane season
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- New study links Western wildfires to Atlantic Ocean surface temperatures
12-26-2006 · EurekAlert!
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03-21-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- Brazil demonstrating that reducing tropical deforestation is key win-win global warming solution
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