The Link Between Loss of Coastal Wetlands and Climate Change
Two unrelated environmental events can compound the effects of climate change and increase the economic losses both directly and indirectly.
Jan 25, 2012
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Chris Dinesen Rogers
The Great Lakes - The Largest Freshwater System on Earth
The Great Lakes region has an abundance of freshwater, and millions of people depend on its resources.
Jan 10, 2012
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Alexandra Matiella Novak
How Runoff Affects the Environment
Runoff introduces toxins into surface water sources that can potentially contaminate the public water supply and drinking water.
Jan 2, 2012
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Chris Dinesen Rogers
5 Ways to Protect Lakes and Streams
Protecting waterways helps preserve drinking water quality by preventing contamination from pollutants. Agricultural and urban runoff are the main threats.
Nov 11, 2011
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Chris Dinesen Rogers
Cave Formation: How Solution Caves Form
The action of acidic water against soluble material creates a karst environment, which includes underground passages, tunnels and cave formation.
Oct 21, 2011
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Melody Rhodes
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