The scientists investigated the effect of pollution and climate change on what they called the rainforests of the ocean.

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Across the country, special fares were on offer in operation on public transport, exhibitions will show the effect of pollution on people and buildings, and new non-polluting types of transport will be on display.

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She outlined the reasons for a more cautious approach, which included the ban or moratorium placed on fracking in other countries, concerns cited by NI Water for the effect of pollution on water supply, and the dangers of well blowouts and earth tremors.

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Although he cannot definitely rule out a direct effect by the pollution on the birds' metabolism of the yellow pigment, or its incorporation into their feathers, the correlation between a shortage of caterpillars and faded plumage is strong evidence of a link between pollution, diet and bird colour.

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