
Ecological Impact Of African Cities
African cities are growing
faster than anywhere else in
the world. This is having a
major impact, but few
ecologists are studying the
urban environment and effect
of cities on rural areas.
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How Does Climate Change Affect The Water Cycle?
Climate change is having an
impact on the water cycle,
raising the issue of whether
we should be investing in
adapting to these impacts or
focusing on more pressing
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Wildfires Cause Ozone Pollution To Violate Health Standards, New Study Shows
Wildfires can boost ozone
pollution to levels that
violate US health standards.
A new study has found that
California wildfires in 2007
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Social Problems Dominate Concerns In Neighborhoods With Unsatisfied Residents
A new study reveals that the
general appearance of a
neighborhood is the single
most important factor
affecting how satisfied
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Place Of Birth Contributes To Asthma Disparity
December 2, 2008 Public health researchers report the possible role of nativity (place of birth) on asthma prevalence in a black population in the United States. The findings emerged unexpectedly from a ... > full story -
Zimbabwe’s Land Reform Leaves Farmers Insecure
November 28, 2008 Researchers have studied three areas of direct importance to the struggle against poverty in Africa and Zimbabwe. They show that farmers are experiencing uncertainty regarding their right to use the ... > full story -
Race Guides Neighborhood Evaluation, Study Says
November 22, 2008 Race is a powerful determinant of how whites regard a neighborhood, according to a recent study. The investigation indicates that neighborhood evaluations are socially constructed and contribute to ... > full story -
Improved Poverty Analysis: Early Warning System For Food Shortages
October 29, 2008 In areas of extreme poverty it is often difficult to determine the standard of living. During her doctoral research in Uganda, Nicky Pouw developed a method to analyze relatively simple material and ... > full story -
Study Shows Limits Of Using 'War On Terror' To Promote Government Policies
October 22, 2008 A new study shows that there are definite limits on the government's use of the "war on terror" as a rhetorical tool for advancing federal land-use projects and other policy objectives. "The ... > full story -
Forest Peoples' Rights Key To Reducing Emissions From Deforestation
October 20, 2008 Unless based on respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and forest communities, efforts by rich countries to combat climate change by funding reductions in deforestation in developing countries ... > full story -
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Corner Stores Capture Kids On Morning Commute
October 6, 2008 Researchers recently examined the eating habits of urban children before and after school as part of a larger project to make corner store snacks ... > full story -
Similarity Of Urban Flora: Plants In Towns And Cities Are More Closely Related Than Those In The Countryside
October 3, 2008 More plant species grow in German towns and cities than in the countryside, but those in towns and cities are more closely related and are often functionally similar. This makes urban ecosystems more ... > full story -
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Don't Blame Cities For Climate Change, See Them As Solutions, New Study Says
September 29, 2008 Cities are being unfairly blamed for most of humanity's greenhouse gas emissions and this threatens efforts to tackle climate change, warns a new ... > full story -
Emotional People Likely To Move Away, But Not Likely To Move Often
September 25, 2008 The results suggest that personality traits determine not only where people relocate to, but also how often they move and how far away they move. People who are very emotional are more likely to move ... > full story
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