The Republic of Kiribati hosted a side event today that was both emotional as well as a call for immediate action. For all those who are not familiar with Kiribati  it is the  largest atoll nation in the world, comprising 33 distincnt islands including the world’s largest marine protected area (Phoenix Island). It is also […]

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ramosj on October 5th, 2009

When scientists determine whether another planet is able to sustain life, one of the things they look for is water in its three forms, liquid, solid, and vapor.  Water is in fact a natural resource and is one of the primary components that maintain life on Earth. In fact, water covers about 70% of Earth’s […]

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dunningg on October 1st, 2009

One of the largest issues posed by climate changes is the decreasing availability of fresh water. With the population expected to rise to 9 million by the mid-21st century, the attention of the world will soon shift from concerns over fossil fuel resources to water sources.  Water wars are nothing new, but with the increasing […]

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