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Climate/Environment News
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Track Atlantic bluefin tuna to learn migration, habitat secrets
New fish-tagging studies of young bluefin tuna in Atlantic waters off New England by researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are offering the first fishery-independent, year-round data on dispersal patterns and habitat use for the popular game fish. The availability of miniaturized pop-up satellite tags suitable for smaller (two- to five-year-old) fish helped make the research possible.
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Tue, 22 May 2012 19:33:59 -0400
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Nea Kameni volcano movement captured by Envisat
Archived data from the Envisat satellite show that the volcanic island of Santorini has recently displayed signs of unrest. Even after the end of its mission, Envisat information continues to be exploited for the long-term monitoring of volcanoes.
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Tue, 22 May 2012 13:35:09 -0400
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Toxic mercury, accumulating in the Arctic, springs from a hidden source
Environmental scientists at Harvard have discovered that the Arctic accumulation of mercury, a toxic element, is caused by both atmospheric forces and the flow of circumpolar rivers that carry the element north into the Arctic Ocean.
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Mon, 21 May 2012 12:35:57 -0400
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Earth's water cycle intensifying with atmospheric warming
A clear change in salinity has been detected in the world's oceans, signalling shifts and an acceleration in the global rainfall and evaporation cycle.
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Mon, 21 May 2012 12:35:44 -0400
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New study by WHOI scientists provides baseline measurements of carbon in Arctic Ocean
Scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) have conducted a new study to measure levels of carbon at various depths in the Arctic Ocean. The study, recently published in the journal Biogeosciences, provides data that will help researchers better understand the Arctic Ocean's carbon cycle -- the pathway through which carbon enters and is used by the marine ecosystem. It will also offer an important point of reference for determining how those levels of carbon change over time, and how the ecosystem responds to rising global temperatures.
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Mon, 21 May 2012 14:32:43 -0400
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Helpful Information
Welcome to Geneva
Geneva is a worldwide centre for diplomacy and international cooperation, and is widely regarded as a global city. It is the home of numerous international organizations, including the headquarters of many of the agencies of the United Nations and the Red Cross. Geneva has been referred to as the world’s most compact metropolis and the "Peace Capital."
Geneva is the second most populated city in Switzerland (approximately 186,825 people). It is located where the Rhône River exits Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and is the capital of the Republic and Canton of Geneva.
Visiting Switzerland
Switzerland lies at the heart of Europe and is famous for its watches, chocolates and cheeses. It is the main route linking northern and southern Europe and runs through the Alps.
Switzerland borders Germany in the north, Austria in the east, Italy in the south and France in the west. This means that three important European cultures meet in Switzerland; German, French and Italian.
Switzerland is endowed with some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe. Within a 1 to 3-hour train trip through Switzerland you can experience its various landscapes, including lakes, glaciers, mountains and vineyards.
Come and experience the international fl avor and appreciate both the tranquility and the idyllic beauty of this little Alpine country.
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