In low precipitation periods – where and how is the limited available water distributed and what possibilities are there for improving retention in the soil and the landscape?
Where Is the Water During a Drought?
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Which patients will develop a severe form of Covid-19?
Predicting the Biodiversity of Rivers
Biodiversity is severely threatened both in Switzerland and worldwide, and numerous organisms are facing massive declines – particularly in freshwater ecosystems.
River Plants Counter Both Flooding and Drought to Protect Biodiversity
'Water plants are a nuisance in streams, blocking the flow. You should remove them'.
Some Decontamination Processes Damage N95 Face Masks
Certain methods of decontaminating medical face masks for repeated use during the COVID-19 pandemic appear to damage the masks’ integrity and protective function, according to research by a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental health scientist.
Air Pollution From Wildfires Linked to Higher Death Rates in Patients With Kidney Failure
New research suggests that individuals with kidney failure may face a higher risk of dying prematurely if they're exposed to air pollution from wildfires.
