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USA: WASHINGTON: OZONE HOLE LAYER MAY CLOSE IN 10 YEARS
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Researchers in the United States say the hole in the Ozone layer - which protects the earth from harmful cosmic rays - may start closing within 10 years.
A new study says the amount of ozone-destroying chemicals in the air...
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Side effects of antidepressants on marine life
Minute traces of antidepressants which escape into water from human waste can make shrimp subdue their natural behaviour raising their risk of being eaten by predators.
Scientists say experiments recreating aquatic conditions in the...
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The rodents that could reveal the key to a long and cancer-free life
LEADIN:
A look at the odd little rodents which scientists think could hold the blueprint to healthy old age and resistance to many cancers.
STORYLINE:
This little creature is a rodent by name,...
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WRAP Report on climate change, soundbites
1. Exterior of building, venue of Climate Change Convention
2. People in the hall
3. Various of journalists ahead of news conference
4. Various close-up shots of pages of report
5. Wide of speakers on main stage
6. SOUNDBITE:...
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Delegates gather for International Climate Change meeting
AP Television
1. Wide of meeting venue
2. Delegates arriving
3. Woman standing next to sign reading: (French) "Conference Centre"
4. Various of delegates
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental...
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The rodents that could reveal the key to a long and cancer-free life
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Scientists believe an odd looking rodent that has a resistance to cancers could hold the key to a healthy old age.
The naked mole-rat from East Africa has a unique genetic make-up that means it can...
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The rodents that could reveal the key to a long and cancer-free life
LEADIN:
Scientists believe an odd looking rodent that has a resistance to cancers could hold the key to a healthy old age.
The naked mole-rat from East Africa has a unique genetic make-up that means it can...
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Coke and Pepsi deny claims that drinks contain harmful levels of pesticide residue
6 August 2003
1. Man unloading Pepsi crates from shelf
2. Man moving crates soft drinks products on wheelbarrow
3. Coca Cola advertisement on wall
4. Man drinking Sprite
5. Centre for Science and Environment personnel holding...
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Scientists working in Colorado say they are seeing the effects of climate change on the local plants and wildlife
SHOTLIST: Gothic, Colorado, USA - July 2006
1. Wide view Colorado mountains, wildflowers
2. Various views mountains, snow
3. Close-up sign to Gothic, site of The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
4. Various views researchers trapping...
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Scientists measure extent of Asian carp invasion in US rivers
River ecologists in the US have taken to their boats to attempt to settle the debate about the impact of Asian carp.
Some scientists have predicted that the fish - an invasive species introduced 30 years ago to control plankton and algae...
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Study: Pollution deadlier than wars, disasters, hunger
Environmental pollution, from filthy air to contaminated water, is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world.
More than smoking, hunger or natural disasters.
More than AIDS...
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CITES discusses protecting US and European eels
A proposal for the conservation and trade of the Anguilla species of eel was discussed at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CITES (CoP17) in Johannesburg on Sunday. Countries including Canada, Japan, the USA, Morocco,...
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Claims Sunderbans islands at risk from climate change
Sunderbans Islands
1. Various of Sunderbans Islands and mangrove forests on the banks as seen from a boat
2. Monkey sitting on a tree branch with its cub
3. Wide of a royal Bengal tiger swimming, reaching the bank then running into the...
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A look at the contribution rice makes to methane emissions
1. Wide of rice field with rice plant in foreground
2. Various of farmers working in rice field
3. Wide of people going into small hut
4. Close-up of rice being served
5. Tilt-up of woman picking up rice with her hand and eating
6....
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Global Protesters Demand Leaders Take Action On Climate Change
Thousands around the world participated in the youth-led Climate Strike, demanding lawmakers take action against the effects of climate change.
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Campaign to grow your own vegetables
AP Television
Miramar, Buenos Aires, Argentina - March 9th, 2011
1. Close tub of tomatoes
2. Mid of girl holding tub of tomatoes, other girls arriving
3. Close low angle of girl picking tomato from vine
4. Wide of schoolchildren walking...
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Water is scarce in Australia and there are concerns about the impact of the drought.So conservationists have begun assessing 600 wetlands in parts of New South Wales to decide which are most deserving of water. (Dec. 29)
HEADLINE:Aussies work to save dying wetlands
CAPTION: Water is scarce in Australia and there are concerns about the impact of the drought.So conservationists have begun assessing 600 wetlands in parts of New South Wales to decide...
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Elephant census causing controversy
AP Television
Minneriya National Park, Sri Lanka, 11th August 2011
1. Various of elephants
2. Census counters standing on back of utility vehicle
3. Various of elephants
4. Various photographer taking photos of wild elephants
5. Various...
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Global picture of Earth's changing environment
AP Television
Kiribati, South Pacific - Date Unknown
1. Wide of sea with tree in middle showing rising sea level
2. Water crashing against shore, close to buildings
3. Water splashing into pig pen
Arctic - Date Unknown
4. Various of...
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Algae could be the solution to the world's most complex problems
1. Set up shot of algae open system at Broculo
2. Algae farmer stirring the pool with algae
3. Peddle supports water movement in the open system
4. SOUNDBITE: (Dutch) Carel Callenbach, Director of Ingrepro:
"Algae are very small and...
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USA: NASA DETECTS OZONE DROP OVER ARCTIC
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Scientists of the U-S space agency NASA say there was a major drop in ozone levels last winter over the Arctic.
They believe it was caused by unusually large polar clouds forming high in the Earth's atmosphere.
Scientists on...
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India's Silicon Valley is bracing for another thirsty summer
LEAD-IN
A rapidly growing population and booming construction have led to a severe water shortage in Bangalore.
Experts say rainwater harvesting, water management and waste treatment should be observed as...
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Trees, skies and birdsong is good for the mind as well as the soul say scientists
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We all suspect that open blue skies, being surrounded by trees and birdsong makes us feel good, but now scientists have devised a smartphone app to prove the benefits that people get from being outdoors.
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Scientists Use River Model to Fight Erosion
Nats of birds on Lake Hermitage
THIS LOUISIANA FISHING VILLAGE – ONCE SURROUNDED BY MILES OF LUSH MARSH AND CENTURIES-OLD LIVE OAKS – TODAY JUST A SHELL OF THE PARADISE CLAY BOUDREAUX REMEMBERS AS A CHILD.
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