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http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-orphan-planets-20110519,0,3758656.story

Planets may be vastly more numerous than believed

Researchers say that millions of Jupiter-sized planets are wandering in our galaxy far from any star. The findings suggest that there may be twice as many planets as stars in the Milky Way, perhaps several times as many.

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An artist's depiction illustrates a Jupiter-sized planet wandering free in interstellar space. The new findings appear to confirm the existence of many such planets. (NASA / JPL-Caltech / May 19, 2011)

By Thomas H. Maugh II, Los Angeles Times

May 19, 2011

http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/content/

The Earth Charter Initiative

“The Earth Charter Initiative” is an extraordinarily diverse, global network of people, organizations, and institutions that participate in promoting and implementing the values and principles of the Earth Charter.

Click here to read a collection of stories about how individuals and organizations are putting the Earth Charter into practice

The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental ethical principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society in the 21st century. It seeks to inspire in all people a new sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the well-being of the whole human family, the greater community of life, and future generations. It is a product of a decade-long, worldwide, cross cultural dialogue on common goals and shared values.

CNN International: 'CNN Freedom Project' Promo #1A (2011)

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