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Brazil beefs up troops and forts to protect Amazon forestBrasilia, Brazil - Defence Minister Nelson Jobim said the government will increase the number of troops in the Amazon from 17,000 to 30,000 and build 28 new forts on Indian land and conservation areas of the world’s largest rain forest. |
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Grape extract kills cancer cellsLexington, Kentucky, USA - An extract from grape seeds can destroy cancer cells, US research suggests. |
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Beijing’s New Year Resolution: Scrap Polluting CarsBeijing, beset by choking traffic and heavy air pollution, will take more than 350,000 high-polluting vehicles off inner city streets from Thursday, local media reported. |
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Float hero gave kidney to a strangerCanaoga Park, California, USA - Hooshang Torabi donated his kidney the way others might give up spare change. |
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Report: Toyota developing solar powered green carTokyo, Japan - Toyota Motor Corp. is secretly developing a vehicle that will be powered solely by solar energy in an effort to turn around its struggling business with a futuristic ecological car, a top business daily reported Thursday. |
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Efficient organic LEDs a step toward better lightsFor those who love "green" compact fluorescent bulbs but hate their cold light, here's some good news: Researchers are closer to flipping the switch on cheaper, richer LED-type room lighting. |
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- Float hero gave kidney to a stranger
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- Marco Sunrise Rotary helps to change a life
- Young people create new life and lush urban garden in former Kibera waste dump
- Food drive reaches record high
- Thousands of trees help make Tampa Super Bowl a ‘green’ event
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- Toddler lost in the woods saved by two puppies who kept him warm (w/Video)
- Top UN official upbeat as many Member States commit to emergency relief fund
- Family thanks employees with surprise bonuses
- Secret Santas in 3 states spread cheer, $100 bills
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