Consistently implementing zoning, permitting, and building regulations, all commonplace municipal tools, helped most New Jersey towns avoid floodplain development.
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Torrents of Sediment-Laden Water Worsened Disastrous Libyan Floods
Drought followed by torrential rain can unleash deadly floods in arid regions, like those that affected Libya in 2023.
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On the Wisconsin-Iowa Border, the Mississippi River Is Eroding Sacred Indigenous Mounds
A multimillion-dollar bank stabilization project could protect historic sites dating back thousands of years.
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Soil Salinization: A Rising Threat to Ecosystems and Global Food Security
As soil salinization intensifies, it poses serious threats to ecosystems, soil health, global food security and socio-economic stability.
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Sailing Spectators’ Sounds Could Harm Marine Creatures
Research delves into noise pollution caused by spectator boats at sailing events such as the America’s Cup.
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Here’s Why Resolution Copper Wants to Mine Oak Flat
Southeastern Arizona’s “Copper Triangle” is a hot spot for high-grade deposits, thanks to ancient magmatic activity.
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What’s On the Horizon for Open Access Geoscience Books?
On the first anniversary of their partnership, AGU and the Geological Society of London reflect on the GeoHorizons series and why open access books are valuable for the geoscience community.
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Underwater Bridge Suggests a Surprising Date for First Migration to Mallorca
A controversial study suggests that humans settled on the Spanish island 1,000 years earlier than archaeologists believe.
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Putting Accessibility on the Map
New research demonstrates how to make radar maps more easily interpretable for people with color vision deficiency.
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Lab to Legislature
More scientists are entering the political arena to help solve the biggest problems of our time.