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    Alaskan Salmon Evolve with Climate Change

    Study finds natural selection accounting for salmon adaptation to warmer climate.

    Post Fukushima Solar Push

    After a bad experience with nuclear energy, one Japanesse town is now solely dependent on solar energy.

    Forrest Fire Add to Pollutants

    Toxic isocyanic acid in the environment could be potentially harmful to humans.

    Alaska Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Aid

    Following poor catches, Alaska requests federal disaster relief to feed native villagers.

    Cuba Has new Biofuel Plant

    Toxic to humans, Jatropha seeds contain rich amounts of oil and biofuel potential.

    Andrew Freeman is a California native with a degree in history from UCLA. He’s covered a wide range of topics for TakePart, but is particularly interested in politics and policy.  Email Andrew |@natureofdabeast | TakePart.com

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