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Old 07-15-2009, 07:31 PM
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8152579.stm

Of course, what they are doing is completely futile and silly, as long as China doesn't join their efforts.

Edit: and I wanted to include this, too: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/629/629/7056601.stm

"State of the Planet, in graphics: Globally human populations are growing, trade is increasing, and living standards are rising for many. But, according to the UN's latest Global Environment Outlook report, long-term problems including climate change, pollution, access to clean water, and the threat of mass extinctions are being met with "a remarkable lack of urgency".
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