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15/09/16

Glacial lake floods threaten Tibet

Tibet’s expanding glacial lakes threaten downstream communities in Nepal, reports Jane Qiu.

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22/04/16

Lessons from the Pacific Ring of Fire

A seismologist explains what triggered the deadly earthquake in Ecuador and how to reduce future risk.

Disasters Earth science Environment

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14/04/16

Space data holds the key to a sustainable future

A new family of satellites will collect vital information on the planet’s environment for decades to come.

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14/04/16

Marsh loss shatters lifestyle of Iraq’s Ma’dan women

Marshland desiccation is threatening crucial water management and traditional knowledge in southern Iraq.

Indigenous Gender Water Sustainability Earth science

Marsh loss shatters lifestyle of Iraq’s Ma’dan women

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24/09/15

Pacific islands call for global ban on new coal mines

Pacific islands want all countries to agree to stop the building of coal mines, but will they be taken seriously?

Climate change Environment Conservation Earth science

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15/09/15

Small island states told to target research not resorts

Poorer island nations need more science to tackle future problems and provide long-term income, say experts.

Earth science Climate change Environment SDGs

Small island states told to target research not resorts

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10/06/15

Volcanic ash study could help keep planes in the skies

Knowing the properties of airborne ash grains can boost aircraft safety and lower the economic cost of eruptions.

Earth science Environment Trade Disasters

Volcanic ash study could help keep planes in the skies

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01/06/15

The Middle East should think twice about fracking

MENA countries must take a hard look at risks and alternatives to the controversial shale gas extraction process.

Energy Biofuels Environment Earth science Bioprospecting

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23/03/15

Push for soil indicators to help monitor SDGs

Assessing progress against the new SDGs should include indicators on land use and soil health, urge scientists.

Biodiversity Environment Conservation Earth science Policy

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15/01/15

Africa Analysis: Fast-forward to end of 2015

Linda Nordling dusts off her crystal ball to present key science issues that should impact development in 2015.

Health Education Funding Conflict Earth science

Africa Analysis: Fast-forward to end of 2015

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16/12/14

NASA to study how African fires affect climate

The project is one of five to share US$150 million to answer questions related to pollution and climate change.

Earth science Pollution Climate change Energy Biofuels

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17/09/14

Should access to phosphorus be a human right?

With the element scarce, food security debates may need to be reframed in terms of inputs, not harvests.

Human rights Sustainability Food security Agriculture Earth science

Should access to phosphorus be a human right?

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Glacial lake outburst floods threaten Tibet, Nepal

Glacial lake outburst floods threaten Tibet, Nepal

Bangladesh mega quake warning questioned

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Pequeñas empresas forestales, claves para el desarrollo

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