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NEWS ABOUT: eucalyptus

eucalyptus stories: 3 news summaries

Koalas Face Extinction by Climate, Chlamydia? 

Changing world strips diet-staple eucalyptus of nutrients

Nov 12, 09 10:28 AM CST
(Newser) - Australia's koalas face extinction as their population has been decimated by climate change and the loss of trees due to development and wildfires. Six years ago, they were thought to number more than 100,000; today, their count is as low as 43,000. Threats to their diet of eucalyptus... More »

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climate change • endangered species • Australia • extinction • deforestation • chlamydia • koala • eucalyptus

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 How to Keep Bugs, DEET Away

Keep the bugs from biting without the toxins

Aug 7, 08 7:25 AM CDT
(Newser) - Looking to keep the mosquitos away but not crazy about slathering yourself in a chemical such as DEET? Grist slapped on five DEET-free alternatives, with varying results:
  1. All Terrain Herbal Armor: This spray might be eco-friendly, but a medicine smell and filmy skin coating make that $4.99 better
... More »

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organic • eco friendliness • eucalyptus • DEET • insect repellent • toxins

Greenhouse Gases Destroying Koalas' Food

Extinction threat as eucalyptus becomes inedible

Apr 6, 08 5:45 AM CDT
(Newser) - The koala and its marsupial cousins are in serious danger of extinction because greenhouse gases are rendering the eucalyptus leaves they rely on nutritionally worthless, reports the Australian. "What we're seeing is that the staple diet of these animals is being turned to leather," a professor said.... More »

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climate change • endangered species • Australia • greenhouse gases • extinction • animal • koala • eucalyptus

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