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Finds test human origins theory
Aug 8, 2007
Finds test human origins theory

Two hominid fossils discovered in Kenya are challenging a long-held view of human evolution.

Previously, the hominid Homo habilis was thought to have evolved into the more advanced Homo erectus, which evolved into us.

Now, habilis and erectus are now thought to be sister species that overlapped in time.

The new fossil evidence reveals an overlap of about 500,000 years during which Homo habilis and Homo erectus must have co-existed in the Turkana basin area, the region of East Africa where the fossils were unearthed.

"Their co-existence makes it unlikely that Homo erectus evolved from Homo habilis," said co-author Professor Meave Leakey, palaeontologist and co-director of the Koobi Fora Research Project.
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Posted: Aug 8, 2007 10:39am
The Growing African Power Crisis
Aug 7, 2007
The Growing African Power Crisis

The twin scourge of drought and $75 oil is causing unprecedented hardships all over Africa. This year at least 25 of the 44 sub-Saharan countries are facing serious electricity shortages.

An underreported story, to say the least, tucked away in the most recent Peak Oil Review by Tom Whipple.

Tragic but not surprising. As Bill Henderson recently observed, "America will eat turkey, watch football and give thanks to the Lord while millions starve, while millions starve outside a privileged world where oil is still fungible".

The triumvirate of greed, hubris, and the second law of thermodynamics is merciless.
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Posted: Aug 7, 2007 4:18am

 
 
 
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