Access to legal aid depends a lot on where you live, report says
According to one estimate, half of Americans are confronting a civil legal problem at any one time.
Social Sciences
Oct 26, 2011
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One million Bangladesh homes on solar power
The number of households in electricity-starved Bangladesh using solar panels has crossed the one million mark -- the fastest expansion of solar use in the world, officials said Wednesday.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 15, 2011
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Has China's campaign against female feticide done more harm than good?
Why are female foetuses aborted in China? Boys are considered a greater asset for farming, but why has the number of families in the cities who want a boy at any cost doubled?
Social Sciences
Jun 13, 2011
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In Kabul, air pollution a bigger killer than war
War may kill thousands of civilians a year in Afghanistan, but choking air pollution in the capital Kabul is more deadly, experts say.
Environment
Jun 9, 2011
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Larger cities drive growing wage gap between the rich and the poor, study shows
Why in the United States are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer?
Economics & Business
Feb 7, 2011
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More predators doesn't equal more danger for urban bird nest
While birds living in urban areas face more predators than do those in rural areas, that doesn't mean urban birds face more danger from nest robbers.
Plants & Animals
Sep 23, 2010
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Americans take more risks when they drive rural highways, study says
While Americans are much more likely to die on rural highways than urban freeways, a new survey released today found that they feel much more relaxed and prone to risk-taking on rural highways.
Social Sciences
Aug 4, 2010
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Survey finds drivers mistakenly believe winter is most dangerous travel time
Most Americans interviewed in a national poll believe winter is the most dangerous time for driving, but the truth is that summer is the most dangerous time with Fourth of July weekend being the deadliest.
Other
Jun 28, 2010
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Unique map shows UK general election results in new light
A unique map of the UK, showing alternative images of the General Election results, has been created by researchers at the University of Sheffield. The image, which is based on population data, shows how many people are represented ...
Social Sciences
May 11, 2010
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FCC to propose revamping Universal Service Fund (Update)
(AP) -- Federal regulators trying to bring high-speed Internet connections to all Americans will propose tapping the government program that now subsidizes telephone service in poor and rural areas.
Telecom
Mar 5, 2010
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