Consumption of many raw materials has steadily increased since World War II, and demand is expected to continue to grow in response to the burgeoning global population…
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Urban sprawl and dense urbanization are creating problems with how we manage our stormwater. Large areas of impermeable surfaces (i.e. paved roadways, paths, buildings, and…
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Leaf-litter decomposition is a vital process in forest environments: this is how nutrients stored in leaves are recycled, returning to the soil and becoming available…
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Mitochondria are powerhouse organelles in the cell. They are mainly responsible for generating ATP, a high-energy molecule used in various cellular activities. The ATP production…
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Almost six billion people around the world, mostly in the developing countries, are struggling every day to get a sufficient amount of non-hazardous water for…
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Many coastal watersheds have suffered from decades of urbanization which has diverted stormwater, carrying nutrient pollution, into coastal ocean waters. The influence of land-based runoff…
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Climate change and its effects on our ecosystems and our economies is one of the main current and future challenges. As most greenhouse gases are…
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An emerging body of research unequivocally confirms the need to shift our diets away from a dependency on animal agriculture, and it is clear that…
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There is a wide international consensus on the need to limit global warming. This is evident from the 195 countries who have adopted a binding…
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While both Germany and Spain were among the first countries to promote the diffusion of solar photovoltaics (PV), both countries experienced a divergent evolution of…
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All animals have a fundamental need for undisturbed sleep. It is essential for maintaining optimal brain function. This is undoubtedly why sleeping animals, qualify for…
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