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Earth science can help inform and design strategies to cope with natural disasters or climate change. The use of system models also help explain the Earth's past and possible future behaviour.

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Opinions and Analysis

Africa Analysis: Disaster warning not just about science

The East Africa famine calls into question the wisdom of investing in early warning systems without improving take-up, writes Linda Nordling.

5 October 2011 | EN | FR

A worker tries to lift a weak cow from among the carcasses of drought-stricken livestock Better grazing practices hold key to Kenyan droughts

The current drought in northern Kenya has deep roots in the current practices of pastoralists that need to be addressed, says conservationist David Western.

5 August 2011 | EN

Tackle corruption to cut earthquake deaths

18 January 2011 | EN | ES
Source: Nature


News and Features

Oedaleus asiaticus juvenile locust Nitrogen fertiliser 'could prevent locust swarms'

Contrary to popular belief, locusts are hampered by nitrogen-rich food — a finding which could be exploited to control swarms.

27 January 2012 | EN | ES | 中文

Nevado Taulliraju, Cordillera Blanca Peru may run out of glacier water earlier than expected

Mountain glaciers in Peru are melting quickly, which could result in a water shortage long before the expected 10-30 years, says a study. 

23 January 2012 | ES