MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 22nd 2007
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Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Antarctic icebergs are “ecological hotspots” for ocean life
Drifting icebergs are "ecological hotspots" that enable the surrounding waters to absorb an increased volume of carbon dioxide, a study suggests. United States scientists found that minerals released from the melting ice triggered blooms of CO2-absorbing phytoplankton, reports BBC.
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Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Desperate last minute talks to save Doha round trade talks
Negotiations among four key World Trade Organisation (WTO) governments over a new global agreement collapsed Thursday with India and Brazil blaming US and European unwillingness to cut farm aid and import duties on commodities.
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Friday, June 22nd 2007 - 21:00 UTC
Falkland Islands: Weekly Penguin News Update
Headlines:
Prince "bowled over" by Islands; Birthday honour for former AG; Islanders at C24; More Liberation PNs on the way; Coming up next week in Penguin News.
