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Environmental research round-up
29 Oct, 2014
Highlights from Environmental Research Letters (ERL), including nitrate in drinking water, winter cyclones and flooding, sustainable water consumption, and more.

Scientists put upper limit on sea-level rise
28 Oct, 2014
95% chance level for 2100 will help coastal areas with “worst-case scenario” planning

Seagrass meadows are crucial for human food supply
27 Oct, 2014
Many fish in coral triangle rely on seagrass habitat for at least part of their lifecycle

Seaweed problem could provide biofuel solution
24 Oct, 2014
A common algae found in abundance around coastlines and clogging up beaches may be the answer

No-till farming alone could cut yields
23 Oct, 2014
Study shows crop rotation and soil cover must accompany no-till to minimize yield drop