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Drought stress in Diamare Division, Northern Cameroon - the trends, local responses and impact
The study by Yeluma Mary Ntali, James G. Lyimo, and Francis Dakyaga contributes to the planning on climate change policy and debated by analysing …
'Flash droughts' coming on faster, global study shows
Just like flash floods, flash droughts come on fast -- drying out soil in a matter of days to weeks. These events can wipe …
Residual water from the food industry gives seaweed cultivation a boost
Process water from the food industry is an excellent fertilizer in land-based seaweed cultivation. Not only does the seaweed grow faster; its protein content …
During droughts, thirstier mountain forests could mean less water downstream
Researchers found upstream forests' increased water consumption during droughts could leave less water downstream for forests, cities and wildlife during drought.
These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists have created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air while producing electricity. …