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...might not expect Montana to be a climate change pioneer. Though Montanans emit nearly twice as much greenhouse gases as the average American on a per-capita basis - thanks to the state's long distances and cold weather - the Treasure State accounts for just 0.6% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. But under Gov. Brian Schweitzer, this often right-leaning state is tackling both the effects of global warming and its causes, in a way that puts the federal government to shame. In November, a climate change advisory committee for the state, initiated by Schweitzer, delivered its first...
...Harvard’s eighth straight game without a win. “We did enough to have a winning night,” coach Ted Donato ’91 said. “But you can’t take three or four penalties every period and expect the result you want, no matter how hard you work.” The Crimson came out firing and outshot the Saints, 8-0, in the opening five minutes. But a few big saves from St. Lawrence sophomore goalie Alex Petizian kept Harvard at bay. St. Lawrence, on the other...
...from the 19th century, and that the wreck lies 100 miles west of the Straits of Gibraltar, some 1100 meters down in international waters. "We have already made it clear that there are valuable artifacts at these different sites," says Odyssey CEO Greg Stemm, "so it is absurd to expect us to release any information that could give clues that might lead to an illegal midnight raid to steal the remaining artifacts. It's only common sense to do everything possible to protect the sites...
...impossible to separate those things. People are very concerned about China's behavior, both internally and externally. I hope people enjoy the sports, and I hope the Americans do well, but I think it's very hard to expect that politics will not enter...
...Ramallah in case of an assassination attempt - they were particularly watchful for a car bombing. "The Americans didn't take any chances whatsoever in dealing with us or with the Palestinians," the official said. "They did everything to break the routine, do the opposite of what a terrorist might expect...