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Agriculture & Environment: Land & water pollution

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Access to safe drinking water is increasingly compromised by agrichemical, arsenic and fluorine pollution. Soils contaminated with industrial and household waste, or lead and other heavy metals also pose health risks.

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Opinions and Analysis

Algal blooms Microbiology has much to offer climate change science

Rising temperatures, which promote algal blooms and the spread of pathogens, are setting a new agenda for microbiologists, says Bernard Dixon.

27 October 2008 | EN

Kemp's Ridley turtle, swimming in clear water Guarding the Gulf of Mexico's valuable resources

Sustainable governance in the Gulf of Mexico calls for joint action by Cuba, Mexico and the United States, argues Jorge Brenner.

14 March 2008 | EN | ES

Engineering education vital for Africa's growth

25 October 2006 | EN
Source: The East African

Redefining 'sound science'

31 March 2004 | EN
Source: Down to Earth


News and Features

Arsenic exposure may decrease immunity to flu

Exposure to arsenic-contaminated drinking water reduces immunity to the influenza subtype that includes swine flu, researchers have found.

3 June 2009 | EN

Research reveals Pacific Ocean threats and solutions

A synthesis of over 3,400 Pacific Ocean studies reveals threats to coastal communities but also widely applicable potential solutions.

27 May 2009 | EN | ES