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Subtropical storm Alex: Is climate change to blame rare Jan hurricanes?
2016-01-14 13:26:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Christian Science Monitor: A subtropical storm is surprising meteorologists as it forms early in January, nearly six months ahead of the typical tropical storm season. Subtropical storm Alex is building over the Atlantic Ocean and is gaining strength as it approaches the Azores Islands, a chain of nine major islands owned by Portugal. By Thursday morning, Alex had produced sustained winds of 70 mph. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June through November. The first named storm doesn't typically appear...
Rare UK butterfly under threat as elms disappear
2016-01-11 11:23:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: A species of rare UK butterfly is under threat after a widespread tree disease caused its only habitat to virtually disappear. According to research, the population of White-letter Hairstreak butterflies has dropped by 96% in the last 40 years. Experts say over the same period, the UK population of elm trees, the butterflies exclusive habitat, has dropped by more than 30m. The Wildlife Trust has estimated there are approximately 1,000 mature English elms left in the UK following an outbreak...
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A rare stumble for biotech pioneer Alfred Mann
2016-01-06 12:57:00| Biotech - Topix.net
Alfred Mann, who has founded 17 companies, built a fortune that at one point topped $2 billion. Over seven decades, billionaire Alfred Mann has founded 17 companies, including ones that help the blind see and the deaf hear.
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Rare winter flood threatens homes, closes highways
2015-12-30 06:40:47| Beverages - Topix.net
A rare winter flood shut down portions of two interstates on Tuesday, threatened hundreds of homes and caused sewage to flow unfiltered into waterways. Torrential rains over the past several days pushed already swollen rivers and streams to virtually unheard-of heights in parts of Missouri and Illinois.
A rare peek inside Michael Jackson's former Neverland ranch
2015-12-29 00:27:56| Real Estate - Topix.net
The 2,700-acre former Neverland ranch in Los Olivos, once home to pop musician Michael Jackson, has been listed for sale at $100 million. The 2,700-acre former Neverland ranch in Los Olivos, once home to pop musician Michael Jackson, has been listed for sale at $100 million.
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