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Scientists Discover New Variability in Iron Supply to the Oceans With Climate Implications
July 19, 2013 — The supply of dissolved iron to oceans around continental shelves has been found to be more variable by region than previously believed – with implications for future climate ... > full story -
Maize Trade Disruption Could Have Global Ramifications
July 17, 2013 — Analyzing the maize trade among 217 nations suggests that if U.S. maize exports are disrupted due to environmental or other factors, supplies and food security in many nations could be jeopardized ... > full story -
Stop Marine Pollution to Protect Kelp Forests
July 17, 2013 — Marine biologists have found that reducing nutrient pollution in coastal marine environments should help protect kelp forests from the damaging effects of rising ... > full story -
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Trade-Offs Between Food Security and Climate Change Mitigation Explored
July 16, 2013 — Improving agricultural productivity could help cut greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, shows new research. But, sustainable farming methods are ... > full story -
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Long-Buried Seawall Protected Homes from Hurricane Sandy's Record Storm Surge
July 16, 2013 — Two beachfront communities in New Jersey were hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, but one fared much better than the other thanks to a long-forgotten seawall buried beneath the sand. Coastal engineers and ... > full story -
Keys to Reducing the Impact of Agriculture on Climate Change
July 16, 2013 — Land is not being used to its best advantage according to a new study by environmental ... > full story -
High Carbon Dioxide Spurs Wetlands to Absorb More Carbon
July 15, 2013 — Under elevated carbon dioxide levels, wetland plants can absorb up to 32 percent more carbon than they do at current levels, according to a 19-year study just published. With atmospheric carbon ... > full story -
Scientists Outline Long-Term Sea-Level Rise in Response to Warming of Planet
July 15, 2013 — A new study estimates that global sea levels will rise about 2.3 meters, or more than seven feet, over the next several thousand years for every degree (Celsius) the planet warms. This is one of the ... > full story -
Continuous Satellite Monitoring of Ice Sheets Needed to Better Predict Sea-Level Rise
July 14, 2013 — The length of the satellite record for the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is currently too short to tell if the recently reported speed-up of ice loss will be sustained in the future or if it ... > full storyMore: -
Air Pollution Responsible for More Than 2 Million Deaths Worldwide Each Year, Experts Estimate
July 12, 2013 — More than two million deaths occur globally each year as a direct result of human-caused outdoor air pollution, a new study has found. In addition, while it has been suggested that a changing climate ... > full story
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