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'Vast reservoir' of methane locked beneath Antarctic ice sheet

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 August 29 2012

Scientists say as much as 4bn tonnes of the potent greenhouse gas could be released into the atmosphere if ice melts

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'Vast reservoir' of methane locked beneath Antarctic ice sheet

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Animated map: U.S. drought in 2012

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Animated map: U.S. drought in 2012
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Drought conditions have been at record levels in the contiguous United States for much of July, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center, which began monitoring drought conditions in 1999. The animated map below shows the spread of drought conditions since January 2012.

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http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2012/07/us/drought/index.html

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California Sea Level Projected to Rise at Higher Rate Than Global Average; Slower Rate for Oregon, Washington, But Major Earthquake Could Cause Sudden Rise

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California Sea Level Projected to Rise at Higher Rate Than Global Average; Slowe
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http://www8.nationalacademies.org/onpinews/newsitem.aspx?RecordID=13389

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Factbox - Regions where water disputes are fuelling tensions

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July 23 (AlertNet) - Disputes over water are common around the world, exacerbated by climate change, growing populations, rapid urbanisation, increased irrigation and a rising demand for alternative energy sources such as hydroelectricity.

Following are a few of the regions where competition for water from major rivers systems is fuelling tension.

SOUTH ASIA

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/23/uk-water-conflicts-idUSBRE86M0CL20120723

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