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Failed Rainy Seasons Create Food Emergency in Eastern Africa
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The reversible reactions can absorb energy in the form of heat and subsequently conserve energy that would otherwise be lost.
Estimating Deaths Globally From Air Pollution
Modelling studies highlight the urgent need to improve air quality in cities and reduce exposure to pollution, particularly among children and the elderly.
Focus on Fossils: Paleobiologists to Unearth Ancient Megafauna in East Africa, Forecast How Humans and Climate Affect Wildlife
Jenny McGuire plans to use the late Cenozoic fossil record in Africa — a span of 7.5 million years — to study the long-term relationships between animals, their traits, and how they respond to changes in their environments.
Clearing the Air: Decarbonization Technologies Take a Giant Step Forward
Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels today are higher than at any point in the past 800,000 years or more.