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Evidence of La Nina spurs gloomy harvest predictions

Experts have warned the central and eastern Pacific Ocean has shown signs of the La Nina phenomenon, which may threaten winter harvests. A report released by the China National Climate Center (CNCC) said the sea-surface temperature in th ... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Fri, Sep 14 2007

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