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Gold mining in the Amazon rainforest surges 400%
2013-10-28 20:36:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mongabay: The extent of gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon has surged 400 percent since 1999 due to rocketing gold prices, wreaking havoc on forests and devastating local rivers, finds a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The assessment, led by Greg Asner of the Carnegie Institution for Science, is based on a combination of satellite imagery, on-the-ground field surveys, and an advanced airplane-based sensor that can accurately measure the rainforest canopy...
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Analyst: Raising Estimates for Amazon
2013-10-27 19:57:23| IT Services - Topix.net
Amazon.com signed up millions of new Prime members during the quarter. The combination of growing Prime membership, increasing convenience, increased selection, competitive pricing and the potential for same-day delivery should increase basket size, and in turn, should allow Amazon's product sales to grow dramatically going forward.
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Report: Amazon Developing Period Drama About 1910 Los Angeles
2013-10-26 07:33:29| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Amazon is reportedly looking to add a new drama to its original content lineup.
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Amazon posts third quarterly loss
2013-10-25 02:01:57| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The world's largest online retailer Amazon posts its third straight quarterly loss this year due to higher spending and new product launches.
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Amazon Raises Free Shipping Threshold From $25 to $35
2013-10-24 02:34:01| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Amazon customers will need to spend $35 to qualify for free shipping, up from $25 previously, the retail giant announced this week.
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