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New Recommendations for a Proactive Flood Policy in India
As India grapples with devastating monsoon floods, a new review supports greater investment in nonstructural solutions.
Scientists Support Local Activities to Rescue the Mesoamerican Reef
The reef’s report card analyzed 286 sites in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. Communities, scientists, and governments are working to improve coral and ecosystem resilience.
Trayendo la Educación Sobre Terremotos a las Escuelas de Nepal
El programa de Sismología en la Escuela en Nepal, tiene como objetivo preparar a las comunidades rurales para el próximo gran terremoto.
Cratons Mark the Spot for Mineral Bonanzas
A new map of the thickness of Earth’s lithosphere contains clues to large deposits of key metals.
This Week: Hope, Trees, and Giant Underground Catfish
What Earth and space science stories are we recommending this week?
Ethiopia’s Coffee-Growing Areas May Be Headed for the Hills
New research suggests climate change may radically redefine the regions best suited to grow one of Ethiopia’s most valuable crops.
Camarones Chasqueadores Hacen Más Ruido en Aguas Cálidas
Conforme el océano se calienta debido al cambio climático, ruidos más fuertes podrían enmascarar los llamados de otros animales marinos usados para navegar, buscar alimento o pareja.
Kabuki Actor’s Forgotten Manuscript Yields Clues About 1855 Quake in Japan
Researchers analyzed a survivor’s account of the disaster to better understand future temblors.
East Africa Invests in Strategies to Manage E-Waste
As Uganda develops its e-waste policy, neighboring Rwanda establishes a broad-based plan involving incentives and high-tech facilities.