January 25, 2011 January 25, 2011Categories environmental issues environmental problems floods natural environmental disastersWhy Most Of Our “Natural” Disasters Aren’t Natural At AllFrom the point of view of many humans, the term “natural disaster” is a convenient scapegoat because it allows a person (or a whole nation) to […]
January 24, 2011 January 24, 2011Categories climate change global warming sustainable agriculture water scarcityWhat Is ‘Desertification’ And Why Is It Important To Know About?Dear EarthTalk: Can you explain what “desertification” is and why it is an important environmental issue?
March 13, 2010 March 13, 2010Categories climate changeWater at the core of climate change impactsDesertification, flash floods, melting glaciers, heatwaves, cyclones or water-borne diseases such as cholera are among the impacts of global warming inextricably tied to water. And competition […]