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   		  <title>The healthy secrets of maple syrup unlocked by researchers </title>
		 <description><![CDATA[The natural benefits of maple syrup explored by scientists. At the 241st American Chemical Society's National Meeting in Anaheim, California, a researcher from the University of Rhode Island, Navindra Seeram revealed the 54 beneficial compounds his team have found hidden away inside pure maple syrup.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[The natural benefits of maple syrup explored by scientists. At the 241st American Chemical Society's National Meeting in Anaheim, California, a researcher from the University of Rhode Island, Navindra Seeram revealed the 54 beneficial compounds his team have found hidden away inside pure maple syrup.                                    <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/health/healthy-secrets-maple-syrup-unlocked-researchers/641/</link>
		 <category>health</category>
         <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Researches may have found cost-effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[Bariatric surgery has been hailed as a cost-effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes. There are an estimated 285 million suffers of Type 2 diabetes around the world, a figure that is expected to double by 2030 according to officials. It is essential then, that a viable solution can be found to ease the effects of Type 2 diabetes on those who suffer from it and also on the healthcare systems of each country.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bariatric surgery has been hailed as a cost-effective treatment for Type 2 diabetes. There are an estimated 285 million suffers of Type 2 diabetes around the world, a figure that is expected to double by 2030 according to officials. It is essential then, that a viable solution can be found to ease the effects of Type 2 diabetes on those who suffer from it and also on the healthcare systems of each country.<br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Tarkine Rainforest in Australia under threat from mining companies</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[Concerned groups struggle to get the Tarkine Rainforest listed as a National Heritage in order to save it from destruction. One of Australia's finest national parks, the Tarkine National Park is currently struggling to fend off various threats from mining companies.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[Concerned groups struggle to get the Tarkine Rainforest listed as a National Heritage in order to save it from destruction. One of Australia's finest national parks, the Tarkine National Park is currently struggling to fend off various threats from mining companies.                                                      <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/conservation/australia-rainforests-threat-mining-companies/614/</link>
		 <category>conservation</category>
         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Infrared technology could light the way to improving hearing devices and heart conditions</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[A new project reveals how infrared light can stimulate cells in the inner-ear and the heart muscle. A recent discovery may pave the way for new infrared technology which will assist with cochlear implants used for deafness and hopefully will generate a range of new devices which can be used to treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease and other visual and balance related conditions.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new project reveals how infrared light can stimulate cells in the inner-ear and the heart muscle. A recent discovery may pave the way for new infrared technology which will assist with cochlear implants used for deafness and hopefully will generate a range of new devices which can be used to treat disorders such as Parkinson's disease and other visual and balance related conditions.<br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/health/infrared-technology-light-improving-hearing-devices-heart-conditions/613/</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>The UK budget announcement - the beginning of 'the greenest government ever'?</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[How the budget announcement in the UK will affect green policies. The Chancellor, George Osborne, previously promised that he would become an ally to green efforts and the Prime Minister David Cameron has made claims that this will be the ''greenest government ever.'']]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[How the budget announcement in the UK will affect green policies. The Chancellor, George Osborne, previously promised that he would become an ally to green efforts and the Prime Minister David Cameron has made claims that this will be the ''greenest government ever.''                  <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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		 <category>politics</category>
         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Government announces panel to decide the fate of UK forests</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[The UK government announces the latest in its plans to 'sell-off' the UK's publicly owned forests. Over half a million people signed petitions against the selling off of any publicly owned land, such as forests and national parks, with 84% of people saying that they wanted the forests to remain with the public.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[The UK government announces the latest in its plans to 'sell-off' the UK's publicly owned forests. Over half a million people signed petitions against the selling off of any publicly owned land, such as forests and national parks, with 84% of people saying that they wanted the forests to remain with the public.                  <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/politics/government-announces-panel-decide-fate-uk-forests/560/</link>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Doctors could be held responsible for patients driving with cognitive impairments</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[New research suggests that doctors evaluate their patients suffering from liver disease, for cognitive impairments to improve road safety. A number of state laws are lacking in driving safety measures with regards to those people who drive with cognitive impairment; in fact only six of the 50 states contacted had laws which required drivers with medical impairments to report their conditions.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[New research suggests that doctors evaluate their patients suffering from liver disease, for cognitive impairments to improve road safety. A number of state laws are lacking in driving safety measures with regards to those people who drive with cognitive impairment; in fact only six of the 50 states contacted had laws which required drivers with medical impairments to report their conditions.                  <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/health/doctors-held-responsible-patients-driving-cognitive-impairments/536/</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>A new, more effective vaccine to combat TB could soon be created</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[The discovery of a new protein could be the key to a new generation of TB vaccine. Although most of the world's population has been immunised against TB through the use of the BGC vaccine, it is estimated that at least 9 million new cases worldwide are reported each year, killing up to 4,700 people per day. This has sparked calls for a new vaccine to be created so that deaths caused by TB can be effectively prevented.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[The discovery of a new protein could be the key to a new generation of TB vaccine. Although most of the world's population has been immunised against TB through the use of the BGC vaccine, it is estimated that at least 9 million new cases worldwide are reported each year, killing up to 4,700 people per day. This has sparked calls for a new vaccine to be created so that deaths caused by TB can be effectively prevented.<br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Review due into Australian Stem Cell Research Legislation</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[An independent committee is expected to release its latest review into the legislation surrounding stem cell research in Australia. Stem cell research is something which is given a high priority by the Australian government, as it prides itself on providing responsible research with appropriate guidelines, which is ultimately beneficial to human life.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[An independent committee is expected to release its latest review into the legislation surrounding stem cell research in Australia. Stem cell research is something which is given a high priority by the Australian government, as it prides itself on providing responsible research with appropriate guidelines, which is ultimately beneficial to human life.                                    <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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		 <category>health</category>
         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Debate over promoting ideal body images continues</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[A new study looks into the effects of promoting ideal body images in the media. There have been many theories regarding the effects that promoting the ideal of having a perfect body in the media has on its recipients. Is it detrimental to the average persons' mental health and well being? Are these images that bombard us every day unobtainable?]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new study looks into the effects of promoting ideal body images in the media. There have been many theories regarding the effects that promoting the ideal of having a perfect body in the media has on its recipients. Is it detrimental to the average persons' mental health and well being? Are these images that bombard us every day unobtainable?                                                      <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>A worrying rate of ozone depletion is found above the Arctic</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[New data illustrates the rapid rate of ozone loss above the Arctic. The ozone is destroyed when products from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are converted into aggressive substances, this happens when they come into contact with extremely cold conditions and there has long been a link between climate change and the loss of the ozone. Filed in environmental issues: ozone/climate change.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[New data illustrates the rapid rate of ozone loss above the Arctic. The ozone is destroyed when products from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are converted into aggressive substances, this happens when they come into contact with extremely cold conditions and there has long been a link between climate change and the loss of the ozone. Filed in environmental issues: ozone/climate change.                                                                                          <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/climate/worrying-rate-ozone-depletion-arctic/468/</link>
		 <category>climate</category>
         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:03:46 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>British soldiers to go solar powered</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[A new project is underway to provide soldiers with energy efficient power packs. It has been announced that scientists from the Universities of Glasgow, Loughborough, Strathclyde, Leeds, Reading and Brunel in conjunction with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) are currently developing a new personal power pack for British troops. Filed in environmental issues: Solar/Science &amp; Technology.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new project is underway to provide soldiers with energy efficient power packs. It has been announced that scientists from the Universities of Glasgow, Loughborough, Strathclyde, Leeds, Reading and Brunel in conjunction with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) are currently developing a new personal power pack for British troops. Filed in environmental issues: Solar/Science &amp; Technology.                  <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>ICT companies to follow 'Green Initiative'</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[The ICT sector is set to be latest among those who monitor their carbon footprints. The Information Communication Technology companies (ICT) are among the latest to develop a green conscience under the guidance of the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSB), the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and the Carbon Trust.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[The ICT sector is set to be latest among those who monitor their carbon footprints. The Information Communication Technology companies (ICT) are among the latest to develop a green conscience under the guidance of the World Resources Institute (WRI), the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSB), the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) and the Carbon Trust.                                                      <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/business/ict-companies-follow-green-initiative/458/</link>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>Communities warned to prepare for effects of climate change along the UK coastline</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[A recent report had warned communities of the impending disruption that will be caused by rising sea levels and stormy conditions. The report, titled 'Impacts of Climate Change on Disadvantaged UK Costal Communitites' examines the current impact that the changing climate has already had on the coastline and predicts the effects that it will have by 2080. Filed in environmental issues: climate change.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[A recent report had warned communities of the impending disruption that will be caused by rising sea levels and stormy conditions. The report, titled 'Impacts of Climate Change on Disadvantaged UK Costal Communitites' examines the current impact that the changing climate has already had on the coastline and predicts the effects that it will have by 2080. Filed in environmental issues: climate change.                                                                                          <br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
<br /><br />Published on <a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/climate/communities-effects-climate-change-uk-coastline/454/">The Earth Times</a><br /><br /><br /><h3>Related Articles</h3><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/climate/sea-level-rise-hotspot-north-east-america-atlantic-ocean/2057/" title="North American Atlantic hotspot of accelerated rate sea-level rise">North American Atlantic hotspot of accelerated rate sea-level rise</a><br /><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/pollution/great-pacific-garbage-patch-plastic-100-times/1972/" title="Great Pacific Garbage Patch plastic particle content up 100-fold">Great Pacific Garbage Patch plastic particle content up 100-fold</a><br /><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/energy/wind-power-backed-scots-british-donald-trump/1938/" title="Wind power backed in Britain - but not by Donald Trump">Wind power backed in Britain - but not by Donald Trump</a><br /><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/nature/stranded-calf-whale-freed-8-hour-battle/1338/" title="Stranded calf whale freed after 8 hour battle">Stranded calf whale freed after 8 hour battle</a><br /><a href="http://www.earthtimes.org/nature/hurricane-katia-category-4-storm/1332/" title="Hurricane Katia becomes category 4 storm">Hurricane Katia becomes category 4 storm</a><br /><br />]]></content:encoded>
         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/climate/communities-effects-climate-change-uk-coastline/454/</link>
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         <pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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   		  <title>A new commission is created to improve food production and stability as harsh conditions increase</title>
		 <description><![CDATA[A constant feature in news headlines is the 'rising cost of living' which encompasses anything from the cost of running a car to the cost of housing and also importantly, the cost of vital essentials such as food. In particular, recent natural occurrences such as draughts and floods have further heightened the price of food. Filed in environmental issues: agriculture/climate change/politics.]]></description>
         <content:encoded><![CDATA[A constant feature in news headlines is the 'rising cost of living' which encompasses anything from the cost of running a car to the cost of housing and also importantly, the cost of vital essentials such as food. In particular, recent natural occurrences such as draughts and floods have further heightened the price of food. Filed in environmental issues: agriculture/climate change/politics.<br /><br />© The Earth Times. <br />
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         <link>http://www.earthtimes.org/politics/commission-created-improve-food-production-stability-harsh-conditions/448/</link>
		 <category>politics</category>
         <pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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