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Restoring the River Hurricane Katrina brought the Mississippi Delta's deterioration into the public eye. Now researchers and policymakers are deciding how to restore the system. One answer seems clear: Return the delta region to a more natural ecosystem. Megan Sever |
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Salton Sea at a Crossroads Print Exclusive A century ago, California's Salton Sea did not exist. A massive flood formed the sea, which 40 years ago was teeming with life. Today, the Salton Sea has come to a crossroads, its future clouded by the certainty of diminishing inflows, the impact of climate change and the challenges posed by its tremendous scale. Michael Cohen Urban Wetland Restoration: Creating Room to Grow |
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If you don’t know what a PIO is, or don’t know who yours is, it might be worth your while to get to know him or her. PIOs are science writers, trained to take science jargon and make it readable. They are a scientist’s friend.
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The “Roof of the World” is Leaking
Tibet faces its share of challenges, as the author realized during a recent trip to the area.
Fred Schwab
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ON THE COVERResearchers are developing new and improved plans to restore U.S. wetlands and waterways, including the Salton Sea, pictured here. Read more about the Salton Sea and other waterways in this issue. Image is copyright of Milt Friend.
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