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On the Colorado, the lowest water use in 25 years.
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Measuring global biodiversity change
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Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts
A study of flood damage in Florida proposes prioritizing property buyouts based on flood risk, ecological value, and socioeconomic conditions. Forecasters say an above-normal...
Dissolvable, easy-to-use milk capsules for your coffee
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Cloudy water linked to gastrointestinal illnesses
A review of studies from both North America and Europe found links between acute gastrointestinal illness, which typically includes diarrhea and vomiting, and cloudy...
Ocean exploration uncovers one of Cuba’s hidden natural treasures
After nearly two years of planning, a team of scientists from the US and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long...
Analysis: Why climate change isn’t our biggest environmental problem, and why technology won’t save...
Why Climate Change Isn’t Our Biggest Environmental Problem, and Why Technology Won’t Save Us
August 17, 2017
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