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When the desert devours the lake
2013-04-07 14:38:13| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Toronto Star: In its glory days during the 1960s, Lake Chad was 38,000 square kilometres of sparkling blue-green water that nourished humans, animals and plant life in the four countries it straddled: Chad, Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. The lake, on the edge of the mighty Sahara Desert, gave solace to people. Poems were written about it; celebrations were held on its banks. But Lake Chad is now a speck of what it was five decades ago, measuring just 1,300 square kilometres. The Sahara desert is the culprit....
Historic building in downtown Spring Lake receiving $440,000 renovation to house new business
2013-04-07 01:04:10| Furniture - Topix.net
A state grant designed to award money for business expansions will help revitalize one of the oldest standing commercial buildings in the village of Spring Lake.
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Modified Racer Jason Patison Wins Trophy Dash then Finishes Top 10 at Lake Havasu 95 Speedway
2013-04-05 18:42:23| K&N Racing News
Former 2006 Lucas Oil Modified Series Champion Jason Patison passed Nick Romano on the outside on lap 4, taking home the lead and first Bilstein Trophy Dash award of the season.
Arkansas Attorney General: 'There Is Oil in Lake Conway'
2013-04-05 07:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
KATV: Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says while he is a supporter of the pipeline system in the United States, last week's oil spill is a sad and unfortunate situation. McDaniel says it serves as a reminder of the risks of our modern economy. Is there oil in Lake Conway? "I don't understand where this distinction is coming from, from the cove and Lake Conway. The cove is part of Lake ConwayThe water is all part of one body of water. "I think it's very fair to say that Lake Conway has not received...
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Oil in Lake From Exxon's Spill? Depends Who You Ask
2013-04-05 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
KATV: The oil leak in Mayflower is still less than a week old and the clean-up is a long way from finished, but there is growing concern over the future of that area. Conflicting reports from different agencies aren't helping the people around Mayflower decide if it's safe. Recent tests of air quality show volatile organic compounds remain in the air, but Exxon is sticking to their comment that no oil or remnants from the Pegasus Line burst have seeped into Lake Conway. However, there's a different...
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