A city’s ability to safeguard the public in the event of a flood could be greatly improved by using scientific practices for emergency plans and involving decision-makers in the process.
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As Climate Heats Up, Rising Rainfall Averages Hide Crop-Killing Droughts
Research performed in the Ethiopian highlands shows that even in years with above average rainfall, crops can be severely reduced by drought early in the growing season, when seeds must sprout and get established.
Bali Proposes a Tourist Tax to Clean Up Plastic Pollution
Bali is considering taxing foreign tourists to tackle the Indonesian island’s mounting plastic pollution problem, The Jakarta Post reported.
Researchers Examine Political Divide Behind Climate Change Beliefs
Despite a scientific consensus, citizens are divided when it comes to climate change, often along political lines, and scholars want to better understand why.
Women Gain Weight When Job Demands Are High
Heavy pressures at work seem to predispose women to weight gain, irrespective of whether they have received an academic education.
Faster CO2 Rise Expected in 2019
With emissions already at a record high, the build-up of carbon-dioxide in the atmosphere could be larger than last year due to a slower removal by natural carbon sinks.