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111Environmental effects of coal — There are a number of adverse environmental effects of coal mining and burning.These effects include: * release of carbon dioxide and methane, both of which are greenhouse gases causing climate change and global warming according to the IPCC.… …
112RUSSIA — RUSSIA, former empire in Eastern Europe; from 1918 the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (R.S.F.S.R.), from 1923 the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.); from 1990 the Russian Federation. Until 1772 ORIGINS The penetration… …
113Cotton — For other uses, see Cotton (disambiguation). Cotton Hi …
114Siding — For other uses, see Siding (disambiguation). Corrugated steel siding, for the side of a barn. Siding is the outer covering or cladding of a house meant to shed water and protect from the effects of weather. On a building that uses siding, it may… …
115congo — /kong goh/, n. congou. * * * Congo Congo:Geography Location: Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon Map references: Africa Area: total area: 342,000 sq km land area: 341,500 sq km comparative area: slightly… …
116Congo — /kong goh/, n. 1. People s Republic of the, a republic in central Africa, W of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: formerly an overseas territory in French Equatorial Africa; now an independent member of the French Community. 2,583,198; 132,046 …
117Gelatin — (also gelatine, from French gélatine ) is a translucent, colourless, brittle, nearly tasteless solid substance, extracted from the collagen inside animals connective tissue. It has been commonly used as a gelling agent in food, pharmaceutical,… …
118Champagne (wine) — This article is about the Champagne, which comes from the Champagne region of France. For other uses, see Champagne (disambiguation). For all sparkling wines, see Sparkling wine. Champagne, a festive wine Champagne (French: [ʃɑ̃.paɲ]; …
119Healthcare in Cuba — Life in Cuba Art Cinema Cuisine Culture Demographics Education Health Holidays Human Rights Literature Musi …
120CIA transnational health and economic activities — This article deals with activities of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency related to human survival issues, emphasizing disease and basic needs such as water and agriculture. TOC CIA activities in this area include the preparation of National… …
