Nigeria is one of the most flood-prone countries in west Africa. Many areas experience annual flooding. This happens during heavy rainfall and one of the reasons is poor drainage systems.
Environment
May 9, 2023
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One of the important functions of a river is to remove some of the pollution that can end up in the water, like lawn fertilizers and harmful bacteria, before that water reaches sensitive downstream ecosystems such as estuaries ...
Environment
Mar 10, 2022
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Have you ever wondered why the Earth's surface is separated into two distinct worlds—the oceans and large tracts of land?
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2020
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The first ever maps of the shallow groundwater of the Fens of eastern England show that salt water is relatively close beneath the surface, meaning that if sea-levels rise, then salt content would affect the ability of the ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 31, 2023
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A changing climate means changing habitats. This in turn further intensifies the effects of climate change that cause biodiversity loss. To stop this cycle, researchers are looking to nature-based solutions.
Environment
Nov 2, 2021
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A new study finds that the Atlantic Coast and eastern Gulf Coast of the United States are likely to see significant increases in nutrient loading in coming decades, putting those areas at heightened risk of experiencing harmful ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 28, 2023
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Sea level rise has already put coastal cities on notice thanks to increasing storm surges and even sunny day flooding at high tide. These challenges will continue to grow because global projections point to a mean sea level ...
Earth Sciences
Jan 25, 2024
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Europe is set to launch a fourth satellite next Tuesday for its ambitious Copernicus Earth monitoring project to track changing land cover and pollution, launch firm Arianespace said.
Space Exploration
Mar 3, 2017
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Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs and improve their resilience, a University of Queensland-led study has found.
Ecology
Sep 16, 2021
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The U.S. Midwest is known for its rolling agricultural fields, its many lakes, and, as of late, its harmful algal blooms.
Environment
Nov 16, 2021
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