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River Deep, Mountain High: New Study Reveals Clues to Lifecycle of World's Iconic Mountains
Scientists have discovered
the reasons behind the
lifespan of some of the
world's iconic mountain
ranges. The study has
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Sea Level Along Maryland's Shorelines Could Rise Two Feet by 2050
A new report on sea level
rise recommends that the
State of Maryland should
plan for a rise in sea level
of as much as 2 feet by
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Leakage of Carbon from Land to Rivers, Lakes, Estuaries and Coastal Regions Revealed
When carbon is emitted by
human activities into the
atmosphere it is generally
thought that about half
remains in the atmosphere
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Where Trash Accumulates in the Deep Sea
Surprisingly large amounts
of discarded trash end up in
the ocean. Plastic bags,
aluminum cans, and fishing
debris not only clutter our
beaches, but accumulate in
... > full story
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Human Deforestation Outweighs Climate Change for Coral Reefs
June 5, 2013 — Better land use is the key to preventing further damage to the world's coral reefs, according to new research. The study has important implications for Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The study ... > full story -
Source of Organic Matter Affects Bay Water Quality
April 23, 2013 — Organic carbon in runoff from urbanized landscapes is more likely to persist as it is carried downstream, thus contributing to low-oxygen "dead zones" in coastal ... > full story -
An Accurate Way of Predicting Landslides
March 13, 2013 — A landslide can seriously injure or even kill people. Now, a new early warning system will be the first to employ geological data in tandem with the latest weather forecasts to provide a concrete ... > full story -
Logging Debris Gives Newly Planted Douglas-Fir Forests a Leg-Up
March 12, 2013 — The downed limbs and other woody debris that are inevitable byproducts of timber harvest could be among the most important components of post-harvest landscapes, according to a new ... > full story -
New Tool for Measuring Frozen Gas in Ocean Floor Sediments
February 26, 2013 — Scientists have developed an instrument capable of simulating the high pressures and low temperatures needed to create hydrate in sediment ... > full story -
Sunlight Stimulates Release of Climate-Warming Gas from Melting Arctic Permafrost
February 11, 2013 — Ancient carbon trapped in Arctic permafrost is extremely sensitive to sunlight and, if exposed to the surface when long-frozen soils melt and collapse, can release climate-warming carbon dioxide gas ... > full story -
Presence of Intra-Amniotic Debris a Risk for Early Preterm Birth in First Pregnancy
February 11, 2013 — Findings suggest increased risk of early preterm birth when intra-amniotic debris is present in women with short ... > full story -
When Mangroves No Longer Protect the Coastline
February 1, 2013 — The mangrove forests in the Guyanas (French Guiana, Surinam and Guyana), which spread across the Orinoco and Amazon deltas, are among the most extensive in the world. This particular ecosystem, ... > full story -
Will the World End on December 21, 2012? What We Know and Don't Know About Forecasting Natural Disasters
December 19, 2012 — Based on interpretations of the ancient Maya calendar, some people are predicting the world will end on December 21, 2012, Others believe that instead of doomsday and destruction, the day will mark a ... > full story -
Removing Sea Defenses May Reduce Impact of Coastal Flooding
December 3, 2012 — Ensuring continued flood protection for low lying coastal areas may mean sacrificing cliff top communities to the sea. New research shows that the benefits of protecting the English coastline from ... > full story
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