Science and Development Network
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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.
(Photo credit: NASA)
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.
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
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News and Features
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.
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
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Latest models 'could give Asia ten-day flood warnings'
10 January 2012
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