Global pact accelerates HCFC phase out to protect ozone
Nearly 200 countries agreed to speed up a Montreal Protocol expansion to freeze and cut hydrochlorofluorocarbons. Developed nations commit to 75 percent reduction by 2010 and 90 percent by 2015 with final phase out by 2020, while developing nations target substantial cuts by 2030, to curb ozone loss and climate warming.
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Declining loggerhead turtle populations spark federal concern
A federal review finds loggerhead sea turtles declining after earlier gains, mainly due to commercial fishing. The report stops short of upgrading them to endangered status, but scientists warn of the species' fragile future. Georgia biologist Mark Dodd voices concern as nesting totals in 2006 hit a low since 1989 monitoring began. Southeast Florida remains a major nesting area, with Oman hosting another large site.
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Cubs/C.R. fan leads Wrigley anthem on GMA
A Cubs crowd member from Guttenberg High School led the stadium in Take Me Out to the Ball Game after being chosen as the fan regu lar. Eglseder had just finished chemotherapy for bone cancer and spoke of his recovery while the Cubs built a 2 1/2 game lead with seven games left in the Central Division race.
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