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Bonobos (also called pygmy chimpanzees) can walk upright just like humans do.


Hydroelectricity causes greenhouse gas


Hydroelectricity causes greenhouse gas
In a study that throws cold water on the widespread belief that hyudroelectricity is an environmentally friendly source of power, researchers have found that reservoirs spew vast amounts of greenhouse gasses into the atmostphere. Reservoirs produce 18% of the world's non-natural methane, just less than the amount generated by cattle. And 4% of the world's non-natural carbon dioxide, both of which contribute to global warming.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2000
Globe and Mail
SEPTEMBER 9, 2000

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