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Team investigated the chemical’s interaction with symbiotic microorganisms that inhabit coral reefs.
Drought Threatens Millions in Southern Africa
Diminished rainfall, combined with soaring temperatures, has jeopardized the food security and energy supplies of millions of people in the region.
Limiting the Loss of Nature
Natural ecosystems provide critical services for people as well as biodiversity, including regulating water quality.
Stanford Water Expert Discusses Wildfire’s Threat to Water Quality
Stanford hydrologist Newsha Ajami, an appointee to California’s regional water quality board, discusses how wildfires affect water quality, and how we can better prepare for and react to the challenges.