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Geological Journal, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Climate change represents the biggest current challenge for us and for future generations. Its impact on agriculture is undeniable, considering the food security goal. Thus, the cropland footprint has been distinguished as a comprehensive index for assessing the impact of environmental changes in agricultural areas determined by the increased ...
Ibrahim Cutcu, Magdalena Radulescu
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Iowa Power Fund Board Project Report Update, July 29, 2009 [PDF]
, 2009 Climate refers to the long-term course or condition of weather, usually over a time scale of decades and longer. It has been documented that our global climate is changing (IPCC 2007, Copenhagen Diagnosis 2009), and Iowa is no exception.
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Key soil health indicators under humid grazing lands
Grassland Research, EarlyView.Soil health can be described using a few key soil health indicators that target a diversity of soil functions. This perspective article highlights how forage management affects these soil health indicators in humid‐zone grazing lands. Abstract Background Soil health describes critical soil functions influenced by land management. Although some key soil
Alan J. Franzluebbers
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International Soil and Water Conservation ResearchSoil erosion and non-point source pollution are critical global environmental issues, with profound implications for ecosystems, agricultural productivity, and water quality.
Runze Yang +10 more
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Climate Shocks and their Impact on Assets [PDF]
human development, climate ...
Alejandro de la Fuente
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Agro-pastoral and agro-ecological baseline survey. Methodology : short term consultancy 10-30 March 2002 [PDF]
, 2002 Mission pour la définition d'une méthode de prise d'information et de suivi concernant l'environnement dans les régions où est appliquée la lutte contre les tsé-tsé et les trypanosomoses animales et humaines.
Maitima, Joseph +2 more
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Hydrogen Halide Gas Sensors: Active Materials, Operation Principles, and Emerging Technologies
Interdisciplinary Materials, EarlyView.This review considers hydrogen halide (HX) gas sensors across functional materials and principles: acoustic, chemical, optical and nanophotonic. The strong acidity and reactivity of HX gases are discussed as constraints for stability and selectivity of these devices.
Xiuzhen Liu +12 more
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Water Figures: quarterly newsletter of the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). [PDF]
Groundwater irrigation, Electrification, Biofuels, Sedimentation, Catchment areas ...
International Water Management Institute (IWMI).
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Impact on erosive runoff and costs for local communities of agricultural-soil-use-change scenarios: the case of Pays de Caux (France) [PDF]
, 2012 Theme 1. WS 1.3. Understanding agricultural structural changes to support inclusive policy dialogueRecurring mudflows in the silty areas of North-West Europe and particularly in Pays de Caux (France) result in significant costs for local communities ...
Laroutis, Dimirti +4 more
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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Agricultural water management (AWM) is increasingly transitioning towards transformative thinking, where interconnected sectors, including water, energy and food, are managed holistically. Trends point towards cross‐sectoral and harmonised strategies to optimise water use efficiency and productivity, integrate renewable energy, promote ...
Luxon Nhamo +5 more
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