Did dust bust the 2006 hurricane season forecasts?

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A recent NASA study suggests that tiny dust particles may have foiled forecasts that the 2006 hurricane season would be another active one.


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Climate deadlock seen at G8 despite 'constructive' Bush

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US President George W. Bush pledged Sunday to play a "constructive" role on climate change at a summit of rich nations, but hopes for a breakthrough were dim as he pressed developing countries.

Germany wants to build 30 windfarms

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The German government wants to build up to 30 offshore windfarms in a bid to meet its renewable energy targets, Transport Minister Wolfgang Tiefensee said in an interview published Sunday.

Extinct plant found in Australia

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A plant thought to have been extinct for more than 100 years has been discovered in eastern Australia, an official said Sunday.

Australian climate report like 'disaster novel': minister

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Heatwaves, less rain and increased drought are the likely prospect for Australia, according to a new report on climate change which the agriculture minister said read like a "disaster novel".

Ferrari to slash sports cars' carbon emissions: president

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Sports car manufacturer Ferrari intends to cut its vehicles' greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half and is working on developing hybrid vehicles, the company president said Saturday.
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