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What triggers a mass extinction ?

admin /11 April, 2012

ScienceDaily: Earth Science News What triggers a mass extinction? Habitat loss and tropical cooling were once to blame Posted: 10 Apr 2012 11:59 AM PDT The second-largest mass extinction in Earth’s history coincided with a short but intense ice age. Although it has long been agreed that the so-called Late Ordovician mass extinction was related Continue Reading →

Iceland volcano: and you thought the last eruption was bad

admin /11 April, 2012

News 10 new results for volcanoes Iceland volcano: and you thought the last eruption was bad…Telegraph.co.ukSince then, there have been erratic movements of the surface of the volcano, measured by precise GPS instruments, and bursts of high earthquake activity beneath Katla’s caldera. These observations imply that magma has risen to shallower depths.See all stories on Continue Reading →

Climate Change News NY TIMES

admin /11 April, 2012

Alert Name: CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS April 11, 2012 Compiled: 1:07 AM Quest for New Fossil Fuels Goes to Africa and Beyond By MARK SCOTT (NYT) The hunt for new oil and gas reserves is heading into Africa and other unexplored territories as subsidies for alternative energy are cut and as a result of the nuclear Continue Reading →

Aged – care homes might face Budget hit

admin /11 April, 2012

Aged-care homes might face Budget hit From: AAP April 11, 201210:04AM 0 THE aged-care sector could be facing a $2 billion hit in the Federal Budget as a result of the Gillard Government’s determination to achieve a surplus. The Government reportedly is considering options to cut back on $7 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies. One option Continue Reading →

Howes attacks Reserve Bank on interest rates

admin /10 April, 2012

Howes attacks Reserve Bank on interest rates AM By Samantha Hawley, staff Updated April 11, 2012 09:25:15 Sorry, this video cannot be played. You may need to install the latest version of Adobe Flash Video: Howes savages RBA over interest rates, high dollar(ABC News) Related Story: Reserve Bank leaves interest rates steady Related Story: Inflation Continue Reading →