Science
A stressful place can lead to weight gain
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Despite eating healthy meals, a stressful workplace and lack of exercise can contribute to weight gain, a recent study concluded.
San Francisco’s Superfund struggle
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A legacy of toxic pollution lingers in San Francisco’s Hunters Point Shipyard, which was once a booming hub for wartime construction efforts, but now is largely shuttered and represents a constant threat to the health of marginalized communities that live nearby. The U.S. Navy and diverse community groups are at odds over the best way to address the problem.
Voter’s quick reference to San Francisco’s mayoral candidates
A succinct listing of candidate positions and quotes on more than two-dozen key policy issues and ballot initiatives.
Pipeline foes decry Canada oil-sands boom
Environmental and indigenous groups stepped up their attacks against Canadian oil sands development as two U.S. representatives met with Canadian officials in Ottawa to discuss energy policy.
Democracy
‘Secrecy Bill’ debated in South Africa
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The Protection of Information bill would allow government officials to classify information as secretive, in order to ensure national security and to prevent espionage. Journalists or citizens caught disseminating classified information could face up to 25 years in prison.
Science
Curry spices reduce methane in sheep, cow burps
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Coriander reduces methane production in sheep guts by up to 40 percent. Researches say the effect could be the same in cows.
Democracy
France hardly alone on burqa ban
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On July 18, Syria ‘s Education Ministry announced a ban on niqabs in all of the country’s public and private universities.
Science
Big whales appear in great numbers in Northern California
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An influx of huge krill swarms has drawn an unprecedented number of blue whales to the Monterey, Calif. coast, delighting boatloads of whale watchers.