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The Smithsonian Institution's Center for Earth and Planetary Studies
and the United Nations Environment Programme announce the opening of
a new on-line exhibit:
 
                 "DRYLANDS - Bright Edges of the World"
 
This is exhibit is being held to increase awareness of the significance
of dryland ecosystems and the concerns and assets of the 1B people that
live there.  The url is:
 
                    http://drylands.nasm.edu:1995
 
Please look it over and send your comments via the form or directly to
me at the e-mail address below.
 
Apologies for multiple listings......