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Earth science can help inform and design strategies to cope with natural disasters or climate change. The use of system models also help explain the Earth's past and possible future behaviour.
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Opinions and Analysis
Everyone must be involved in earthquake planning
Everyone — from scientists to the public — has a role to play in preparing for earthquakes, says a Nature editorial.
Global Earthquake Model merits support
The Global Earthquake Model is based on a sound foundation and deserves widespread support, says an editorial in Nature Geoscience.
Forecasting investment can prevent cyclone destruction
15 August 2008
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Source: Nature Geoscience
Earth sciences need a higher profile
29 February 2008
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News and Features
Uniting drylands research could halt looming crisis
Scientists have urged the UN's desertification convention to unite research on land degradation and so convince policymakers to take action.
Global warming could increase negative effects of El Niño
Global warming may affect the central Pacific El Niño, increasing its occurrence and leading to severe droughts in India.
25 September 2009
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Millions at risk of flooding as river deltas sink
24 September 2009
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Himalayan glaciers 'grew' during warmer period
15 September 2009
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