Global study shows vast swathes under light polluted skies
A Science Advances study updates the world atlas of artificial night sky brightness, finding almost 80 percent of people live under light polluted skies and more than one third cannot see the Milky Way. Singapore tops the list of most polluted skies while Madagascar and parts of Belgium, Germany, and the United States retain clearer views.
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Europe
Humanity
Science Advances
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Chris Elvidge
Noaa Sci
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Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Israel
Argentina
Madagascar
Africa
Chad
Central African Republic
Cairo
Belgium
Germany
Beijing
Hong Kong
London
Boston
Washington
Brexit lead grows in Britain to 55 percent for Leave
The ORB poll for Independent shows 55 percent favoring Brexit and 45 percent for Remain in Britain, up 10 points since April, with 2,000 people surveyed. In Rio de Janeiro scientists warn of dangerous drug-resistant bacteria off beaches and in a lagoon near Olympic sites, raising safety concerns for Games events.
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Britain
European Union
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Independent
Rio DE Janeiro
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S Korea and UN began joint patrols to curb illegal Chinese fishing
Off the west coast the navy and coast guard with the U N Command patrol a 40 mile Han River estuary stretch after Korean fishermen impounded two Chinese trawlers this month. A defense official cited cooperation across agencies and with the UN command to deter incursions.
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South Korea
U.N. Command
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U.N
Han River
Koreas
Egg industry vows end to culling newborn male chicks by 2020
United Egg Producers says hatcheries will stop grinding or killing male chicks once feasible. In ovo sexing could halt birth of males by identifying gender inside fertilized eggs, with other color or process options also explored. Proposals align with McDonald’s and Walmart moves toward cage-free eggs.
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Paul Shapiro
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Chad Gregory
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Wal-Mart
Islamic State under siege in Syria and Iraq advances
Forces backed by Russia and the United States pushed separate offensives against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Syrian government troops and allies captured routes into Manbij and pressed toward Raqqa. In Iraq, government troops claimed Raqqa province routes and Raqqa city, while a U S backed militia closed on Manbij. Limited reports on Abu Bakr al Baghdadi’s status remained unconfirmed.
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