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 NEWSThe March, 2007, issue of the scientific journal, BioScience, has a new article by Daniel B. Botkin and 18 colleagues titled Forecasting Effects of Global Warming on Biodiversity. The news release from this journal's parent organization, the American Institute of Biological Sciences," writes that " current mathematical models indicate that many species could be at risk from global warming, surprisingly few species became extinct during the past 2.5 million years, a period encompassing several ice ages. They suggest that this 'Quaternary conundrum' arises because the models fail to take adequate account of the mechanisms by which species persist in adverse conditions. Consequently, the researchers 'believe that current projections of extinction rates are overestimates.' " There are 19 authors of this paper, from Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Australia, and the United States; these include some of the world's top scientists concerning ecological forecasting, and the history, ecology, and genetics of extinction. See the article at: http://www.aibs.org/bioscience-press-releases/070301_improved_predic tions_of_warminginduced_extinctions_sought.html -------------- CSE appointed to new U. S. Commission to UNESCO "In this time of increasing world tensions, communications among nations about education, science, and culture can help alleviate misunderstandings of many kinds", said Daniel B. Botkin, CSE President. "Participation in the U. S. Commission fits well with the educational and scientific goals of the Center." Other members of the U. S. National Commission to UNESCO include the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, The American Geological Institute, The American Physical Society, National Geographic Society, and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. The appointment of members of the U. S. Commission is part of the United States' reentry into UNESCO, which occurred October 24, 2004. Additional information about the U S National Commission for UNESCO can be found at www.state.gov/p/io/unesco. or at www.naturestudy.org or by contacting Professor Botkin at danielbotkin@rcn.com. The U S National Commission will hold its first annual meeting June 6 to 7 at Georgetown University in Washington, D. C.
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