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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
Source of Organic Matter Affects Bay Water Quality
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
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
... > 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 -
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 -
Go With the Flow in Flood Prediction
December 3, 2012 — Floods have once again wreaked havoc across the country and climate scientists and meteorologists suggest that the problem is only going to get worse with wetter winters and rivers bursting their ... > full story -
NASA's TRMM Satellite Confirms 2010 Landslides
November 27, 2012 — A NASA study using TRMM satellite data revealed that the year 2010 was a particularly bad year for landslides around the ... > full story
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