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For mining in arid regions to be responsible, we must change how we think about water, say researchers
But the Dry Andes, as well as other hyper-arid regions, is also extremely sensitive to any activity, such as mining, that may disrupt the presence, composition and flow of both surface and ...
Why A 9-Million-Year-Old Great White Shark Ancestor Was Found In A Desert—A Biologist Explains
One might assume that marine fossils are exclusively unearthed in sedimentary coastal or underwater deposits. This is far from the truth.
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Nilotes in Kenya: List of ethnic groups and regions they occupy
Where do Nilotes in Kenya live? Explore the diverse ethnic groups of Nilotic origin in Kenya, their unique cultures, and the ...
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How morning fog could be vital water source in world’s driest desert
Learn how fog collection can help mitigate water shortage in Alto Hospicio, providing vital resources to underserved ...
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Andes wildfires: Ecosystem vulnerability and soil degradation
A new study reveals the extreme vulnerability of the Arequipa shrublands to these blazes, with severe soil degradation ...
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Even the Driest Desert Cities Can Harvest Fog Water: Study
It's not a one-stop solution to water shortages, but it could help supplement other harvesting and conservation methods.
Fog harvesting could provide water for arid cities
Capturing water from fog - on a large scale - could provide some of the driest cities in the world with drinking water. This ...