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Population News Wednesday April 30th 2008



Population growth increasing HIV-UNPopulation growth increasing HIV-UN
(The Monitor: Sun, 27 Apr) A static prevalence, coupled with a high population growth rate threatens to undermine Uganda’s push to reduce HIV, the Joint UN Programme on Aids said in its latest epidemic update report.


Water everywhere - but not a drop to drinkWater everywhere - but not a drop to drink
(AG Weekly: Tue, 29 Apr) Population growth in Idaho and the West continues at an unprecedented rate and is placing additional demand on an already limited resource n water. Water is the lifeblood of the West because it is used to provide recreation, power, irrigation and waterways.


Economic slowdown not stalling start-upsEconomic slowdown not stalling start-ups
(USA Today: Fri, 25 Apr) Regions and states with stronger economic and population growth last year saw an upsurge in entrepreneurs launching businesses.



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Research: Gray squirrel at risk in BritainResearch: Gray squirrel at risk in Britain
(Moldova.org: Sat, 26 Apr) The gray squirrel population throughout Britain could soon be dominated by a mutant squirrel species whose numbers are dramatically rising, researchers say.Researchers in Cambridge, England, said their findings indicate the population growth of the black squirrel could endanger the country's gray squirrel population down the road, The Daily Telegraph reported Saturday."The population is ...


Boost For 'Green Plastics' From PlantsBoost For 'Green Plastics' From Plants
(Science Daily: Tue, 29 Apr) Australian researchers are a step closer to turning plants into 'biofactories' capable of producing oils which can be used to replace petrochemicals used to manufacture a range of products.


General election competitive statesGeneral election competitive states
(The San Luis Obispo Tribune: Sat, 26 Apr) An Associated Press analysis of the 50 states and the margins of victory in the 2004 race between George W. Bush and John Kerry. Electoral votes are in parentheses. BATTLEGROUNDS: -Colorado (9): Bush by 5. Population growth and Hispanic voters give Democrats hope.


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