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Artist: Humans have complex dialogue with bodies of water
Michael Eble, an associate professor of studio art at the University of Minnesota-Morris, will be the featured artist for June at the Presentation College Wein Gallery. Eble's exhibit, “Honfluer Reflections,” features a series of...Tags: Arts and Culture, Artists, Arts
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GPS system can accurately predict post-quake tsunami, study finds
When the magnitude 9 earthquake struck Japan more than two years ago, there were 1,200 global positioning system stations recording ocean floor movement in real time. None was linked to that nation’s tsunami warning system, which underestimated...
Tags: Research, Natural Disasters, Earthquakes, Science and Technology, Indonesia
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Photos set course for 'Chicago River'
Composer Orbert Davis has drawn inspiration for movements of “The Chicago River,” his new jazz symphony, from particular images in “The Lost Panoramas” by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams. Here is a guide to the five movements of...
Tags: Near North Side, Music Industry, Plant Openings, Science and Technology, Environmental Pollution
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Restore waterway safeguards
I was shocked to learn that just this week the U.S. Senate had to defeat an attempt to allow more pollution into the streams and wetlands that feed Lake Michigan. For more than a decade, our waterways have been at risk of increased pollution thanks to...Tags: Evanston, Water Pollution, U.S. Senate, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues
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Volunteers pull tons (and tons) of trash from California waterways
This post has been updated, as indicated below.The Ocean Conservancy has run the numbers, and over the course of a single day in September 2012, more than 500,000 volunteers from across the globe collected 10 million pounds of trash from beaches and waterways. The top three most common items...Tags: Beaches, Rivers
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Palm Beach County faces climate change challenges
Sun SentinelClimate change needs to start becoming a bigger factor in decisions about Palm Beach County transportation plans and development proposals, county officials said Tuesday. Raising roads near the coast to brace for sea level rise and considering pollution...Tags: Conservation, Global Change, Science and Technology, Weather, Ecosystems
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Carbon dioxide in atmosphere did not break 400 ppm at Hawaii site
Carbon dioxide measurements in the Earth's atmosphere did not break the symbolic milestone of 400 parts per million at a Hawaiian observatory last week, according to a revised reading from the nation's climate observers. The National Oceanic and...Tags: Science and Technology, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Environmental Issues, Oceans, Global Warming
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Park Vista can't compete comeback bid against Coral Reef
KISSIMMEE -- Park Vista's dramatic comeback attempt fell short in Friday's boys volleyball state quarterfinal match. The Cobras battled back from a 2-0 deficit to force a deciding fifth game against Miami Coral Reef, but squandered an 8-4 lead in the...Tags: Kissimmee, Coral Reefs
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Devils Lake: Giveth and taketh
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. -- While the Red River flooding grabs the biggest headlines for its critical flooding emergency, the chronic story is Devils Lake. "It's been going on for 20 years; you get tired of it," says Dan Webster, chairman of the Ramsey...Tags: Conservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arable Farming, Lakes and Ponds, Environmental Issues
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Arkansas River gets brand new floating dock
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsBoaters wanting to set sail on the Arkansas River will now have another way to do so. Wichita firefighters took advantage of Thursday's sunshine, high water levels, and the new downtown dock. The department had several boats out on the river for...Tags: Rivers
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Recipe: Duck and okra gumbo
Total time: 2 hours, 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Note: From Terry Fortia, sous chef at Memphis. Bayou Magic Cajun Seasoning and Red Rooster hot sauce are widely available in supermarkets. Aidells makes an andouille sausage that is also widely available....Tags: Butter, Cheese Corn, Peppers, Garlic, Onions
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Governor Rick Scott warns sequester puts Florida at risk in hurricane season
The federal sequester could hurt Florida's ability to recover after a hurricane because less money will be available to prepare the National Guard, Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday. Further, he said National Guardsmen are to be furloughed and won't...
Tags: Rick Scott, Global Change, Natural Disasters, FEMA, Tropical Storms
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