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Alaska Town Won't See Sunset for Months

The sun will not set on America's northernmost community, Barrow, until Aug. 2. The daylight gives energy, but can make it hard to sleep. Would you like to live where the sun does not set in summer and does not rise in winter?

Montana Thrown Curve by Philanthropist

There is tension between rich people moving into Montana and Montanans over issues such as hunting and fishing, and this has spilled over into philanthropy. Would you accept the ways of the state you moved to 100%?

Up to 5 percent of farmed salmon deformed

Some salmon farmed off Norway suffer a curved spine because their flesh grows too fast. Others may be affected by pollution, but the reasons are not known for sure. Similar problems afflict farmed fish elsewhere. U.S. research indicates that famed fish may be more likely to contain harmful dioxins. Would you eat deformed fish?

Letter Says Cattle Disease in New Zealand

A letter was has been sent to the Prime Minister of New Zealand claiming that foot and mouth has been released on Waiheke Island, off Auckland. While it is probably a hoax, it is being investigated seriously.

One-Billionth Acre of Biotech Seed Planted, Seed Industry Reaches Biotech Milestone

Biotech farmers are celebrating the planting of the billionth acre of biotech seed. Environmentalists are not.

Army Contractor Destroys Nerve Agent

The first 2 batches of VX nerve agent have been successfully neutralized; 180 out of a total of more than 250,000 gallons.

U.S. to Launch New Weather Satellite

The NOAA-N satellite is to be launched early Wednesday, all being well. It will replace an older satellite.

Engineers Say Device Has Multiple Uses

Engineers have created ways to make electrical components more able to withstand higher temperatures and pressures for natural gas drilling equipment, but it can also be used for many other applications, such as earthquake monitoring. What would you use them for?

Ohio Officials Hope Chestnut Trees Revive

The chestnut tree is almost extinct in Ohio because of the blight. Hundreds of blight-resistant trees have been planted on abandoned strip-mine land in the hope of restoring the once-abundant tree, which is both a cash crop and a food source for animals.

No deal yet in sensitive nuclear fusion talks - EU

Japan is still in discussions with other countries about the possibility of building the world's first nuclear fusion plant there.

U.S. Judge OKs Calif. Antismog Enforcement

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has been told by a federal judge that it can require public fleets to use engines that burn cleaner fuels than is mandated by the Clean Air Act. The Engine Manufacturers Association may appeal.

Jury in Alaska Finds Greenpeace Guilty

An Alaskan jury has found Greenpeace guilty of criminal negligence after their ship entered Alaska waters for a protest without the requisite oil spill response plan application.

What do you think can be done to reduce algal blooms?

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