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Posted Sat Oct 1 2011: from Associated Press:
Canadian Arctic nearly loses entire ice shelf http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1317478745
Two ice shelves that existed before Canada was settled by Europeans diminished significantly this summer, one nearly disappearing altogether, Canadian scientists say in new research. The loss is important as a marker of global warming, returning the Canadian Arctic to conditions that date back thousands of years, scientists say. Floating icebergs that have broken free as a result pose a risk to offshore oil facilities and potentially to shipping lanes. The breaking apart of the ice shelves also reduces the environment that supports microbial life and changes the look of Canada's coastline.
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'Doc Jim says:
Without shelves, where will we display all our shiny new consumer goods?
Sounds like those icebergs might be out and about, hunting for revenge...

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