In cold regions, ice accumulation often affects navigation, flood control, water supply, power generation, and other human activities. Under extreme conditions, it can also result…
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Over the centuries, winemaking has followed an empirical approach, with the “know-how” being passed down from generation to generation. Due to the romanticism associated with…
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The domestication of perennials is less well-known than the domestication of annual crops. Citrus is one of the most important fruit crops worldwide, growing in…
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Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are both essential nutrients, indispensable for living species to survive and grow. They are naturally present in the environment and…
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In the light of numerous recent reports of rapid extinction of animal and plant species on our planet, it is critical to understand the dynamics…
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Extreme temperatures, including cold spells and heat waves, have detrimental effects on human health. Most climate change projections foresee extreme weather becoming more prevalent. Indeed,…
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1,000,000,000,000. A trillion. This is the number of species that are estimated to inhabit planet Earth with us. Organisms of all conceivable sizes, shapes, and…
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The three territories of Canada cover 40% of the total area with a population less than half a percent of the country. Providing service and…
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Many communities within the United States are experiencing a decline in both the quality and the quantity of water available from traditional sources (e.g., rivers,…
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The urgency of climate change mitigation demands tools for examining how economies can embark – and stay – on a path of low-carbon transition. In…
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Conventional farming practices have led to the widespread application of xenobiotic pesticides and their global diffusion in soil and water compartments. Among persistent pesticides, herbicides…
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