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Biodiversity loss from species extinction a 'top driver of global ...  The Earth Times

Biodiversity loss from species extinction a 'top driver of global ...  The Earth Times

Ecosystem Effects of Biodiversity Loss Rival Climate Change and Pollution  National Science Foundation

First comprehensive effort to compare biodiversity loss to other human-caused environmental changes. Photo of native wildflowers in a California serpentine ...

Ecosystem effects of biodiversity loss could rival impacts of climate change, pollution  U of M News Service

ANN ARBOR—Loss of biodiversity appears to impact ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, ...

Ecosystem effects of biodiversity loss could rival impacts of climate change, pollution  Phys.Org

Loss of biodiversity appears to impact ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study ...

Ecosystem effects of biodiversity loss could rival impacts of climate change, pollution  Phys.Org

Loss of biodiversity appears to impact ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study ...

Ecosystem effects of biodiversity loss could rival impacts of climate change, pollution  Science Daily

Loss of biodiversity appears to impact ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to a new study ...

Biodiversity loss from species extinction a 'top driver of global change'  The Earth Times

Species extinction and loss of biodiversity could be as devastating for the earth as climate change and air pollution. That's the finding of a new study by a group ...

Ecosystem effects of biodiversity loss rival climate change and pollution  Science Daily

Loss of biodiversity appears to affect ecosystems as much as climate change, pollution and other major forms of environmental stress, according to results of a ...

Streams Student Alayna Hauke named as Academic All-Star
Top 5 accomplishments: Being named valedictorian, getting the Bausch and Lomb Science Scholarship, getting a 5 on the AP calculus exam, playing four years of varsity soccer and tennis, and working with the Vermont EPSCoR Streams Project twice.

Patrick Clemins, PhD, Vermont EPSCoR Cyber Education Specialist, was an invited panelist at the Spring 2012 Internet2 Member Meeting in Arlington, VA, on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012. The Vermont EPSCoR program is housed at the University of Vermont (UVM). The panel, titled "Expanding the Research Horizons and Impact of Less Research Intensive Institutions", focused on activities being undertaken by the Internet2 community to include educational institutions outside of the "R1" research university community including primarily undergraduate colleges, community colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, museums, and education-based associations. Dr. Clemins outlined the efforts of Vermont EPSCoR and UVM to establish a Vermont Internet2 Sponsored Educational Group Participant (SEGP) network and the three main aspects of that process: (1) to connect educational institutions to a broadband educational and research network, (2) to integrate broadband technology into educational activities, and (3) to empower a community of educators, learners, and researchers to create their own collaborations. Other panel members included Wole Akpose, Chief Security Officer at Morgan State University, Robert Mays, Director of Network and Communications at Villanova University, and Dr. Karl Steiner, Senior Associate Provost for Research Development at the University of Delaware. The panel was moderated by Dr. Beverly Hartline, Associate Provost and Dean at University of the District of Columbia.

Over the last two decades, there has been growing concern that very
high rates of modern extinction -- loss of plant and animal species due
to habitat destruction, overharvesting and other human-caused
environmental changes -- could reduce nature's ability to provide goods
and services that people need, "like food, fuel, carbon storage, clean
water, and habitat," says the University of Vermont's Carol Adair.

UVM News
Energy-Efficient Aiken Center Offically Opened at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
UVM News
By Jon Reidel Governor Peter Shumlin, Dean Mary Watzin and Lola Aiken (center) cut the ribbon at the official opening of UVM's newly renovated George D. Aiken Center. (Photo: Sally McCay) Lola Aiken officially opened the refurbished George D. Aiken ...

With the potential for setting a record low minimum temperature in a few hours, I thought you might like to read more about the backward spring that we are coming out of as temperatures climb for the rest of the week.

RACC team member Dr. Alan Betts is interviewed on Insight a public affairs program for Rutland County hosted by Laura Vien. Alan and Larua are joined by panelists Royal Barnard and Alan Keays for a discussion about weather. The interview aired on 4-18-2012.

Chippewas dominate Lyle Bennett Open
The Morning Sun
Senior Stephanie Hurley finished runner-up in 1:02.68. Freshman Emma Fishnick finished third in 1:06.54, and junior Andrea Pawlowski placed fourth in 1:07.10. The men found similar success in the 400m hurdles, led by winner senior Brandon Post in 53.23 ...

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NEW: Chippewas dominate Lyle Bennett Open
The Morning Sun
Senior Stephanie Hurley finished runner-up in 1:02.68. Freshman Emma Fishnick finished third in 1:06.54, and junior Andrea Pawlowski placed fourth in 1:07.10. The men found similar success in the 400m hurdles, led by winner senior Brandon Post in 53.23 ...

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Chippewas Strong at Lyle Bennett Open Home Meet
Central Michigan University Chippewas
Senior Stephanie Hurley finished runner-up in 1:02.68. Freshman Emma Fishnick finished third in 1:06.54, and junior Andrea Pawlowski placed fourth in 1:07.10. The men found similar success in the 400m hurdles, led by winner senior Brandon Post in 53.23 ...

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Official Opening, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for UVM's Aiken Center to Be Held ...
UVM News
Governor Peter Shumlin, UVM interim president John Bramley, chair of the Rubenstein School board of advisors Mark Biedron, Rubenstein School dean Mary Watzin, Gary Hawley, a faculty member at the Rubenstein School, and Matt Beam, a graduate student ...

Polling: A guide to what you need to know when you pick up the phone  vtdigger.org

Editor's note: This is the second in a two-part series by Kate Robinson on the use and misuse of public opinion polling today. For an analysis of how polling ...