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Sub-Saharan Water: Not Just Fossil Water
July 22, 2013 — The Sahara conceals large quantities of water stored at depth and inherited from ancient times. A recent study has just shown that this groundwater is not entirely fossil, but resupplied every year. ... > full story -
Climate Threatens Food Security of Pacific Islands
July 22, 2013 — Isolated in the middle of the ocean, Pacific islands rely closely on fishing for their economy and food security. But global warming could considerably reduce their accessible fish resources over the ... > full story -
Ancient Ice Melt Unearthed in Antarctic Mud: 20-Meter Sea Level Rise, Five Million Years Ago
July 21, 2013 — Global warming five million years ago may have caused parts of Antarctica's large ice sheets to melt and sea levels to rise by approximately 20 meters, scientists ... > full story -
Climate Change Could Deprive Volta Basin of Water Needed to Boost Energy and Food Production
July 19, 2013 — A new study finds that so much water may be lost in the Volta River Basin due to climate change that planned hydroelectric projects to boost energy and food production may only tread water in keeping ... > full story -
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 -
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Irish Potato Famine-Causing Pathogen Even More Virulent Now
July 18, 2013 — The plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s lives on today with a different genetic blueprint and an even larger arsenal of weaponry to harm and kill ... > full story -
World's First Water Treatment Techniques Using Apple and Tomato Peels
July 18, 2013 — Scientists experimented with water treatment techniques using materials that are easily available, and came up with novel ways to purify water using the peels of apples and ... > full story -
The Best Defense Against Catastrophic Storms: Mother Nature, Researchers Say
July 17, 2013 — Researchers say that natural habitats such as dunes and reefs are the best protection against storms and rising sea levels along the U.S. ... > 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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