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Punctuated disequilibrium

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According to recent analyses, largest parts of the Amazon forest, which sprawls across an area about as large as Western Europe could end up turning into dry Savannas, which is a state from which there may be no turning back even if the climate returned to normal as a result of occasional but extreme climate. The effect of global warming increased carbon dioxide, deforestation, on the Amazon ecosystem is discussed.

Author: Angelo, Claudio
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
United States, Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Forests & Parks, Protection and preservation, Forests and forestry, Forests, Ecosystems

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Prime directive for the last Americans

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The article recounts Sydney Ferreira Possuelo's experiences with the Koruban tribes in the Amazon basin and his non-interference policy in their lives. This non-interference policy has gained worldwide approval but has also been criticized by Brazilian critics.

Author: Angelo, Claudio
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Executive changes & profiles, Brazil, Civic and social associations, Civic and Social Organizations, Civic & Social Organizations NEC, Officials and employees, Economic aspects, Indigenous peoples, Civil rights, Amazonas, Brazil, Social organizations, Possuelo, Sydney Ferreira

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Deja Vu Disks

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A report of the inability of copyright authorities to stay ahead by issuing new keys and whether such policies are the best way to balance fair use with intellectual-property rights is presented.

Author: Basu, Sourish
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Methods, Encryption, Data encryption, Copyright infringement, Digital rights (Intellectual property)

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Subjects list: Management, Company business management, Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
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