The Bedouins in the southern Negev desert of Israel are an indigenous and nomadic community. While Bedouin tribes claim historic rights to the land, an estimated 40% of the population resides in villages considered illegal under Israeli...
Water Magazine
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Decentralized wastewater treatment in Bedouin communities of Israel
05/06/2015
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Rachel Finan
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Report
An Analysis of the Benefits of Aquacultures
04/16/2015
Non-communicable diseases are on the rise, and Americans are beginning to act. Recommended by the US Dietary Guidelines, Americans are trading in poultry and red meats for seafood, which are known to be rich in mono- and poly-saturated...
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Notes from the field
Perspectives from a Boat: Exploring the Chesapeake Bay
04/10/2015
Baltimore, Maryland This past weekend, I had the opportunity to visit the Chesapeake Bay for the first time, with Dr. Grace Brush and her ecology class. Led by members from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, we enjoyed a boat ride across...
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Report
Investigating the Possible Link Between Arsenic Exposure and Metabolism and Diabetes
03/12/2015
Diabetes has rapidly moved to the forefront of health problems in 21st century America. Understanding the vast number of risk factors that contribute to the quickly increasing number of individuals who develop this disease is crucial to...
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Report
Integrated Flood Risk Management in India and the South Asia region: Lessons from the Rhine
02/12/2015
Introduction South Asia is one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change flood events. According to the Asia Development Bank India, in addition to Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives would lose around 1.8% of...
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