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While plastic waste is an issue, its prominence in the general public’s concern for the environment is overshadowing greater threats.
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Amphibians of the American Southwest are in hot water — will they thrive or dive?
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How to spot and support a river champion
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Tourism, water, and gender
Women face greater health and safety risks when water and sanitation systems are compromised, but this has never been explored in relation to tourism.
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Pollutant transport in water bodies is a complex process — computational models called FADEs provide an accurate modelling solution.
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