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Headlines: January 2009

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  1. Why Mountains are Bad for the Ozone Layer
    January 4, 2009

    Airflows above mountains create rare clouds that act as reaction sites for the chlorofluorocarbons that eat ozone. (New Scientist) more...

  2. Coral Reef Growth is Slowest Ever
    January 2, 2009

    Coral growth in Australia's Great Barrier Reef has slowed to its most sluggish rate in the past 400 years. (BBC News) more...