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Climate change
- The 20th century was the warmest century of the last 1000 years, and the 1990s was the warmest decade of that century.
- Human activity is currently responsible for emitting 30 million tons of CO2 each year, 12 million tons of which accumulate in the atmosphere.
- Mackerel, a warm-water fish species, has been found in recent years in the waters off Vancouver Island. There is concern that mackerel may eat young salmon, further depleting stocks.
- Venus, our planetary neighbour, has an atmosphere that is 98% carbon dioxide. Due to the extreme greenhouse effect, temperatures reach 430°C. More...
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Biodegradable computers
The world's first biodegradable computer, the iameco is made with biodegradable wood panels drawn from waste products in the lumber and pulp industry. It uses one third less energy than conventional computers. More...
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