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20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
WWF is welcoming an in-depth evaluation of its Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) and has announced plans to initiate several changes aimed at making the programme stronger and more effective.
The evaluation, covering fiscal years 2008-2011, reaffirmed that GFTN is an important part of the forestry sector and has played a pivotal role in helping companies towards responsible forest management and ensuring their products come from legal and sustainable timber harvests.
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20 May 2012, 5:00 pm
Two decades after the sensational discovery of a new ungulate species called the saola, this rare animal remains as mysterious and elusive as ever. WWF, the Saola Working Group (SWG) of the IUCN Species Survival Commission and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) warn the species is sliding towards extinction because of intensive hunting pressure and poor reserve management.
A cousin of cattle but recalling an antelope in appearance, the saola was discovered in 1992 by a joint team from V...
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16 May 2012, 5:00 pm
New Delhi, India – Tiger range countries in their first meeting to review efforts on doubling the number of wild tigers by 2022, reported significant progress, but recognized that urgent and elevated action is still needed to halt poaching.
“Steady progress is being made towards meeting the goal of doubling wild tiger numbers,” said Mike Baltzer, Leader of WWF’s Tigers Alive Initiative. “But tiger range governments must urgently and seriously step up action to eliminate poaching if t...
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15 May 2012, 5:00 pm
WWF and its partners are celebrating the first-ever Coral Triangle Day on June 9 at several locations around the Coral Triangle region to highlight the importance of marine conservation and to raise awareness on this global center of marine biodiversity.
An interpretation of World Oceans Day in this part of the world, the Coral Triangle Day brings together individuals, organizations, and establishments from different parts of the region on one special day to celebrate the beauty and uniqueness...
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14 May 2012, 5:00 pm
Brussels, Belgium –The Agriculture and Fisheries Council discussion this morning was the death knell for many of the greening measures contained in the original Commission proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy reform.
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“It is truly depressing to see the direction that negotiations are taking at such an early stage. Member States should be taking stronger environmental measures, rather than working at forming a consensus behind closed doors that will sink the Commissio...
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Solar Eclipse 2012: How to See "Ring of Fire" Today20 May 2012, 7:32 am
A "time traveling" solar eclipse will turn the sun into a ring of fire over Asia and the U.S. West....
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SpaceX Aborts Launch to Space Station19 May 2012, 3:17 am
An engine problem caused the rocket to automatically abort seconds before liftoff. Mission managers now hope to try again Tuesday....
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"Ring of Fire" Solar Eclipse Coming Sunday19 May 2012, 1:41 am
A "time traveling" solar eclipse will soon turn the sun into a ring of fire for sky-watchers in parts of Asia and the U.S. West....
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Space Pictures This Week: Trippy Stars, Spooky Moon, More18 May 2012, 2:17 pm
Stars whirl in a psychedelic sky, NASA spies a ghostly eye, a cloud-stained moon rises, and more in the week's best space pictures....
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Approaching Asteroid May Get Close Enough to Smash Satellites18 May 2012, 12:55 pm
The newfound space rock 2012 DA14 will pass so close to Earth in February that it could hit a communications satellite, scientists say....
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EPA: Protect Yourself from the Sun this Summer!18 May 2012, 6:51 am
The warming temperatures will bring many people out into the sun to get a little color on their skins. The sun, while being the source of all life on Earth, is also quite lethal if exposed for too long. As summer approaches, it is good to remember a few things about protecting your skin from the great ball of fire in the sky. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has teamed up with the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and National Park Ser...
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New Jersey Takes Slow, Steady Approach to Offshore Wind18 May 2012, 6:21 am
The international wind power industry is watching Washington, DC to see if lawmakers will extend the federal production tax credit (PTC) for wind power. But their eyes are also focused on Trenton, the state capital of New Jersey, to see if state regulators there will help launch America's long-awaited offshore wind energy industry....
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Tropic Atmospheric Circulation18 May 2012, 5:46 am
An University of California - Riverside led team has identified black carbon and tropospheric ozone as the most likely drivers of large-scale atmospheric circulation change in the Northern Hemisphere tropics zone. While stratospheric ozone depletion has already been shown to be the primary driver of the expansion of the tropics in the Southern Hemisphere, the researchers are the first to report that black carbon and tropospheric ozone are the most likely primary drivers of the tropical expansio...
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Paper or Plastic?18 May 2012, 4:49 am
Cities in a number of Asian countries, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan, are currently on the warpath against plastic shopping bags.
The cities have passed local laws that ban such bags, on the basis that they clog sewers and drainage canals, cause street flooding, choke animals and are responsible for other forms of environmental damage.
China and Taiwan, for example, impose hea...
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Taste and Temperature17 May 2012, 11:41 am
Some people like food or beverages hot and some like them cold. What's the difference? Can the temperature of the food we eat affect the intensity of its taste? It depends on the taste, according to a new study by Dr. Gary Pickering and colleagues from Brock University in Canada. Their work shows that changes in the temperature of foods and drinks have an effect on the intensity of sour, bitter and astringent tastes but not sweetness. Their work is published online in Springer's Chemosensory P...
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10 Haunting Images of Dead Birds18 May 2012, 1:07 pm
Death is an uncomfortable topic for many of us, and decomposing carcasses are generally avoided. The beauty of these images of dead birds is this rather unexpected.
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The Nazi BV 141: The Most Asymmetrical Aircraft Ever Made18 May 2012, 12:44 pm
The Luftwaffe had many different and unique airplane designs during World War Two, but nothing came close to the asymmetrical design of the Blohm & Voss BV 141.
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The Fibonacci Sequence As Seen in Flowers17 May 2012, 11:18 am
Are nature's patterns as random as we might think? The Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical series known about since at least the 12th century, makes us believe otherwise.
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Disaster Response a Major Issue in the Melting Arctic17 May 2012, 5:12 am
Disaster response in the melting Arctic lags far behind the challenges posed by this rapidly evolving, climate change-created world.
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How at Risk is Thailand from a Devastating Earthquake?17 May 2012, 4:57 am
An earthquake in Thailand focused attention on emergency preparedness. Improvements would reduce the risk of casualties in Bangkok and coastal provinces.
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20 May 2012, 2:00 am
The founder and principal of the upcoming BusinessClimate sustainability event discusses how sustainability is moving from the realm of CSR to competitiveness to national security, but how more evolution is needed to make it mainstream.
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18 May 2012, 7:00 am
What's needed to cure the world's ills is real culture change, led by better communication about environmental issues and by the innovators Volans executive chairman John Elkington calls "zeronauts."
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18 May 2012, 6:00 am
Despite the many differences between the Fortune 500 coffee retailer and the family-owned artisan roaster based in Mendocino, Calif., the two companies are committed to working with growers to source coffee beans as sustainably and ethically as possible.
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18 May 2012, 4:00 am
The food producers honored by NRDC's Growing Green Awards are pioneers in the ways they produce food that nourishes our families and restores our water, air, and soil at the same time.
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17 May 2012, 2:57 pm
GreenBiz Group and the U.S. Green Building Council announce VERGE SF @ Greenbuild, November 12-13 in San Francisco.
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Children at risk of long-term health issues from passive smoking20 May 2012, 6:53 am
Children who are exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke from their parents are in danger of developing long-term respiratory problems in adulthood, even if they never smoke themselves, a study claims....
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Dayton airport pollution a danger, lawsuit claims19 May 2012, 6:28 am
Three Tipp City families have filed a federal lawsuit claiming that pollution from Dayton International Airport threatens their health and has killed all the life in nearby Mill Creek....
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AORA's tulips: Solar energy in bloom18 May 2012, 8:37 am
A groundbreaking development in electrical generation technology: AORA's innovative solar plant utilizes the sun, saving water and producing energy around the clock....
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Pollination: Flowers are masters of reproduction18 May 2012, 8:16 am
American university researchers have found how flowers have an efficient way of reproducing, ensuring that fertilisation is successful even if the initial pollen is faulty....
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Monkeys to test cystic fibrosis cure18 May 2012, 7:59 am
Researchers say they may have found a way to treat cystic fibrosis, a disease that has always been fatal....
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India's illegal sand mining fuels boom, ravages rivers.20 May 2012, 7:00 am
India’s rivers and creeks continue to be ravaged for sand to fuel a boom in construction and a massive urban transition. The result, analysts warn, is an impending environmental disaster....
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Toxin contamination leads to cut in water supply near Tokyo.20 May 2012, 7:00 am
The water supply to tens of thousands of households near Tokyo was cut off Saturday after local checks found it was contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical....
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Near Tokyo, water supply cut off over formaldehyde.20 May 2012, 7:00 am
Five water-purification plants halted some filtration operations Friday and Saturday after hazardous formaldehyde was detected, stirring fears the contamination came from the upstream part of a major river system of the Kanto region....
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God! The desert has caught up with us.20 May 2012, 7:00 am
Day by day, month after month, the desert continues to encroach on vast lands in Nigeria, threatening the existence and survival strength of families, becoming deep gullies that consume the wealth of states and turn many away from their homes....
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Shanghai's reservoirs closed following oil leak.20 May 2012, 7:00 am
Reservoirs supplying the majority of Shanghai's water have been closed after a fuel ship sank at the mouth of the Yangtze River on Friday night, the city government said yesterday....
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Judging, Judgers, Judgments. ~ Rhia Robinson20 May 2012, 3:42 pm
Recently I caught myself harshly judging another person. I was not judging their clothes, their hair, an annoying habit, or even their downdog. I realized that I was judging their judgments of me. Haunted by a feeling that this person was thinking and saying negative things about me, I started thinking and saying negative things [...]...
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3 major ways which forest and vegetation degrade or abuse?20 May 2012, 3:38 pm
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So what are we fighting for? Is this “brand” worth saving?20 May 2012, 3:23 pm
It has come to this: Anusara the Brand versus Anusara the yoga. It pains me to write this opinion piece because I have teachers who I love on both sides of the argument. Now that John Friend has agreed (sort of) to exit the company he built, people believe we can put this house of [...]...
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NATO protesters engaged in police confrontation20 May 2012, 3:16 pm
A group of demonstrators are engaging in a confrontation with Chicago police at end of NATO protest march, pushing against a line of officers who are trying to keep them from the meeting site....
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Mathieu Young: Prey Lang: A Forest on the Brink of Destruction20 May 2012, 3:14 pm
We stayed in the forest homes of members of the Prey Lang Network, a grassroots association of villagers risking their lives to try and slow the destruction of their forest....
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The Harmful Effects of Plastic on Human Health and the Environment15 May 2012, 11:59 am
Plastics are a part of our daily lives. Unfortunately, that doesn't mean they're safe or responsible. A closer understanding of the harmful effects of plastic will empower us to improve their toxic footprint.
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Garden Soil Problems and Solutions7 May 2012, 3:38 pm
Read about different garden soil problems and how to fix them, from aerating compacted soil to dealing with waterlogged ground....
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Try This: How to Make a Handbag from Recycled Jeans7 May 2012, 11:01 am
Tough and rugged, this recycled denim bag makes a great carry-all. Learn how to make a handbag from recycled jeans with this easy sewing project....
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Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon and a Cucumber and Dill Salad Recipe3 May 2012, 8:42 am
Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon are complemented by a dollop of crème fraîche and a tangy Cucumber and Dill Salad....
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Pea, Pesto and Arugula Soup Recipe2 May 2012, 4:04 pm
This Pea, Pesto and Arugula Soup recipe can be made quickly for a light lunch....
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ARMY CORPS: Second guilty plea in kickback scheme18 May 2012, 9:01 am
Another former Army Corps of Engineers employee has admitted to participating in a $20 million kickback conspiracy. Kerry Khan, a former program manager, pleaded guilty yesterday before U.S. District Judge…...
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TRANSPORTATION: House approves Keystone XL provision but fails to get veto-proof margin18 May 2012, 9:01 am
The House passed the latest test vote on the Keystone XL pipeline today, although not with the veto-proof majority its supporters had sought. The motion from Rep. John Barrow (D-Ga.)…...
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RENEWABLE ENERGY: SolarWorld's stock sees boost from sanctions on Chinese solar makers18 May 2012, 9:01 am
Following a federal decision yesterday to slap Chinese solar companies with tariffs, SolarWorld AG shares went up 6 percent on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, shares for Suntech Power Holdings…...
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AIR POLLUTION: EPA sends boiler rules to White House18 May 2012, 9:01 am
U.S. EPA yesterday sent reconsidered air standards for industrial boilers and commercial incinerators to the White House for final review. The so-called Boiler MACT rule was submitted to the Office…...
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OFFSHORE DRILLING: Despite reports of leak, probe finds no oil in Brazilian field18 May 2012, 9:01 am
After rushing to investigate oil leaks at an offshore field yesterday, Brazil's state-owned oil company, navy and oil industry regulators found no signs of oil in the water. Reports of…...
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Food Not Lawns Wants to Replant Your Yard27 October 2010, 10:40 am
My mother kept a garden in my childhood backyard and considered it a point of pride. This summer my housemates and I kept a garden in the backyard and considered it a joy to contribute radishes to the local free farm stand- but I didn’t think of my mother’s or my own garden as a [...][Food Not Lawns Wants to Replant Your Yard from Green Living Ideas]
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Did You Know You Can Get Free Solar on Your Home in Eight US States?13 October 2010, 9:04 am
There are now at least eight states in the US where you can get a free solar system to supply your home’s electricity at a lower rate than your utility does. These eight states allow private companies to compete with their utilities that sell power by the kilowatt hour, through a “lease” [...][Did You Know You Can Get Free Solar on Your Home in Eight US States? from Green Living Ideas]
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Greening the World Bank5 October 2010, 7:32 am
When I think Green Living, my first thought is not about what the World Bank is doing. But because they are behind so many international infrastructure, lending and development projects, how they view green development protocols and initiatives is important. Recently they took what I think is a big step forward in appointing Daniel Kammen, [...][Greening the World Bank from Green Living Ideas]
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The Land of Giants Wins Award, But No Build Date13 September 2010, 7:14 pm
Here’s a great solution to the NIMBYism that building new transmission dredges up, commissioned by Landsnet, a public company that owns and runs the electrical transmission system in Iceland.
Elegant transmission pylons that look like Art.
“Like the statues of Easter Island, it is envisioned that these one hundred and fifty foot [...][The Land of Giants Wins Award, But No Build Date from Green Living Ideas]
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Europe Cuts Coal Consumption 16.3%30 August 2010, 3:18 pm
Europeans now get 46.4% of their electricity from non-carbon courses, if you include nuclear, which supplies most of the electricity at 28%. In 2009, they cut coal consumption drastically from 2008.
Europeans’ hard coal production dropped 9.2% in 2009 from 2008, and Europe similarly reduced their production of natural gas which in 2009 supplied just [...][Europe Cuts Coal Consumption 16.3% from Green Living Ideas]
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Fusarium Infections & IAQ Issues Exposed in New Online Video20 May 2012, 10:59 am
Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate the public about issues that may impact their health. The latest educational video discusses Fusarium.
Fusarium is a genus of fungi that is widely distributed in soils and can be a cause of indoor air quality problems in properties with elevated mold levels. Most species of Fusarium are......
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New cleantech mining project gets 3rd party validation19 May 2012, 2:18 am
A fraction of the energy. Water recycling. Environmentally friendly, inert tailings.
But just how much would an incredibly clean new process for the mining industry cost?
Today, green mining company American Manganese announced financial results from its NI 43-101 feasibility study—a critical mining industry regulatory hurdle when developing a new project. The study validates the company’s breakthrough new process for creating electrolytic manganese metal (EMM), ne......
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PV growth in South Africa hinges on the success of phase I projects19 May 2012, 2:16 am
A recent PV Insider webinar that focused on the project development challenges in South Africa, revealed the key hurdles that developers are facing to complete plants on time and on budget
Since the South African government launched the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) in 2010 local and international developers have shown a keen interest in this region. Since December 2011 632MW of PV has been awarded in South Africa, as well as $1.5 billion of investment from local and international fi......
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Climate action reserve becomes first registry to begin accepting compliance offset projects for California’s cap-and-trade program19 May 2012, 2:13 am
The Climate Action Reserve, the nation’s premier carbon offset registry, has become the first registry to accept submissions for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction projects under California’s cap-and-trade protocols while it undergoes the application process to become a California Air Resources Board (ARB) accredited offset project registry. Project owners and developers may submit project documents to the Reserve to get a head start in obtaining review of project documents,......
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World Energy Outlook 2012 - To be released on 12 November 201219 May 2012, 2:11 am
Drawing on the latest data and policy developments, the 2012 edition of the World Energy Outlook assesses the threats and opportunities facing the global energy system based on a rigorous quantitative analysis of energy and climate trends. Oil, natural gas, coal, renewables and nuclear power are all covered in detail with updated projections for demand, production, trade, investment and carbon-dioxide emissions, broken down by country, fuel and sector, through 2035.
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Soda-ad fight bubbles up on NYC transit20 May 2012, 4:41 am
By Jim O’Grady The New York City Beverage Association is buying ads on hundreds of subway cars and buses, hitting back against the city's anti-soda campaign....
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Americans still support environmental protection, thank you19 May 2012, 10:08 am
By Ruy Teixeira Conservatives take note: A new poll shows a decisive majority of Americans believe protecting the environment is good for the economy....
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Breakthrough Institute gets it wrong on climate economics — again19 May 2012, 6:15 am
By Frank Ackerman The Breakthrough Institute is missing the point: Carbon pricing can't do the whole job alone, but that doesn't mean we should dismiss it outright....
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Peabody Coal buys coal from U.S. taxpayers for cheap, sells it abroad for huge profit18 May 2012, 1:11 pm
By David Roberts The feds just sold 400 million tons of mineable coal at bargain-basement prices to a company that's now going to strip-mine public land and screw the climate. ...
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Chefs’ disregard for environment leaves a bad taste18 May 2012, 11:19 am
By Twilight Greenaway When Thomas Keller, the iconic chef at The French Laundry, made a point to privilege flavor over sustainability in the New York Times recently, he did us all a disservice....
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