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That sinkin’ feeling: Environmentally induced distress on a disappearing island
Abstract Residents of Tangier Island, Virginia, a subsiding island in the Chesapeake Bay, embody psychosocial dimensions of environmental change. Analysis of ethnographic data shows islanders’ experiences and articulations of anxiety, panic, and despair as “that sinkin’ feeling,” resulting from the stress of living with the long‐term threat of imminent
Jonna Yarrington
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Subnational Border Reforms and Economic Activity in Africa
ABSTRACT Using GIS methods, we identify territories in Africa affected by subnational border reforms between 1992 and 2013. Descriptive statistics reveal that these territories differed from other African regions across several key dimensions. For example, these territories were more populous and exhibited greater ethnic diversity.
Thushyanthan Baskaran, Sebastian Blesse
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Abstract Introduction Restoration outcomes in cold desert ecosystems like sagebrush steppe are affected by weather variability, particularly during the spring, a critical time period for seedling establishment. Seedling emergence phenology is also highly variable among species in these ecosystems.
Stella M. Copeland +3 more
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Key Drivers for Offshore Wind Deployment in the Western United States
ABSTRACT The western coast of the United States has abundant natural resources, including wind, sun, and water. Despite strong ocean winds, offshore wind energy (OSW) in the Western United States is in the early stages of technology development due largely to the deep water off the coast, which requires floating platforms rather than fixed‐bottom ...
Jennie Jorgenson +6 more
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Caption to use for Graphical Abstract (if caption not provided with separate file): A novel and accessible framework for using chemical tracers in fish tissues for addressing ecological questions, with a primary focus on habitat use and movement reconstruction.
Peter Betts +6 more
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Permanent nearshore sediment loss and inevitable retreat of cohesive bluff‐backed beaches
Net volume in survey control areas at the dune‐backed beach (PB) and bluff‐backed beach (LD) is shown between surveys (‘interval’), where the first point is the difference between 2012 and 2020 JABLTCX LiDAR surveys. Cumulative totals are shown as square markers. Water levels during the same dates are shown in grey.
Chelsea A. Volpano +2 more
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Disorientation patterns of loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) hatchlings in Pinellas County, Florida, USA. [PDF]
McNally KL +3 more
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Mapping Waste Trends: A Case Study of Odiongan Municipality's Waste Analysis and Characterization
ABSTRACT The Municipality of Odiongan, Romblon is a rapidly developing rural area in the Philippines that is experiencing significant solid waste management challenges due to its growing population and limited infrastructure capacity. Addressing these issues is essential for developing a powerful Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) that can guide waste ...
Jerome Gacu +7 more
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Predicting <i>Karenia brevis</i> Induced Respiratory Irritation at Individual Southwest Florida Beaches Using Cell Abundances Plus Wind Direction and Speed. [PDF]
Collins KM +6 more
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Abstract Low‐carbon sustainable development has become essential for China to achieve its carbon neutrality goals. However, most existing carbon balance (CB) studies overlook carbon quota allocation that reflects development needs during urbanization, leading to assessments of urban low‐carbon development that may lack scientific rigour and fairness ...
Min Huang +8 more
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