A new publication from a team of scientists at USGS, Point Blue Conservation Science, and Conservation Biology Institute shows how knowledge coproduction—the collaborative creation of actionable information by scientists, ...
Ecology
Jun 7, 2023
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In recent years, the world has witnessed an alarming increase in the occurrence and severity of catastrophic droughts across various regions. While extensive research has been dedicated to understanding extreme droughts, ...
Earth Sciences
Jun 5, 2023
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Snow is melting earlier, and more rain is falling instead of snow in the mountain ranges of the Western U.S. and Canada, leading to a leaner snowpack that could impact agriculture, wildfire risk and municipal water supplies ...
Earth Sciences
May 22, 2023
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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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The development and use of water resources in drylands is linked to the sustainable development of dryland ecosystems. Therefore, rational allocation of water resources in drylands and scientific assessment of their values ...
Ecology
Apr 20, 2023
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Whether an animal is flying, running or swimming, its traveling speed is limited by how effectively it sheds the excess heat generated by its muscles, according to a new study led by Alexander Dyer from the German Center ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 18, 2023
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A very wet winter has left California's reservoirs looking healthier than they have for years, as near-record rainfall put a big dent in a lengthy drought.
Environment
Apr 18, 2023
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The demand for water resources is higher than ever before. The growing global population, expanding industrial development and the impacts of climate change are exacerbating the global water crisis.
Social Sciences
Apr 13, 2023
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A severe drought in North Africa has left Tunisian farmers bracing for a catastrophically poor harvest, imperiling food security in the cash-strapped country.
Agriculture
Apr 13, 2023
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The Danube River starts in Germany and eventually flows into the Black Sea some 2,850 kilometers and ten countries later. If Germany were to dam or pollute the river, it could potentially affect nine other countries—and ...
Environment
Apr 12, 2023
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