Fights over water rights are causing political conflicts and instability in such places as the Nile valley and the Indian subcontinent.
As population sizes rise those conflicts will get more intense according to a report by the National Intelligence Council
which advises the director of national intelligence for the United states about national security issues. And the latest population models predict that 11 billion people will live on Earth by 2100 according to a United nations report released last summer.
although Greenberg said she sees more and more sprinkler systems replacing wasteful flood-irrigation systems. In another solution seawater or treated wastewater could replace freshwater for crops Davies said.
Even today water scarcity is a threat farmers routinely face. To provide for 11 billion people farmers will have to know how to manipulate plants'own systems for dealing with drought.
Plants in Danger We had a valley margin forest growing right next to the valley bottom in conjunction with all these wetlands Elliott said.
Behind the struggle to address global warming and climate change lies the increase in greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
5 Risks of Raw Vegan Diet Kale lives up to the hype of a superfood. But so do most dark leafy greens:
Salmon sardines mackerel and certain other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids thought to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Most doctors say the benefits of eating fish far outweigh the risk of harming your health from the mercury these fish contain.
And several of these studies actually warn of dangers of superfoods such as arsenic and pesticide residue in imported foods.
Those with pulmonary anthrax are at risk of respiratory collapse and suffer the highest mortality rate of any anthrax victims with 92 percent of cases resulting in death.
These characteristics make anthrax an extremely dangerous bioterrorism weapon. Anthrax has been used in bioterrorism and warfare since World war i when Scandinavia deployed anthrax against the Imperial Russian Army.
It was used also by The british army during WORLD WAR II to weaken German livestock. More recently anthrax has been used in bioterrorism attacks in both Japan
and the United states. In 1993 a religious cult in Japan deployed anthrax against civilians in Tokyo
but the attack yielded no injuries or fatalities. In 2001 letters containing anthrax spores were mailed to several news-media offices
and two U s. senators resulting in the deaths of five people and the infection of 17 others.
and lice or consume it for liver protection and to treat diarrhea diabetes high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Another preliminary study this one conducted in rats found coconut oil had some protective benefits for developing fetuses.
A dry and cold winter followed by recent heavy rains has resulted in a slightly delayed onset of spring tree pollens said Paul Ratner M d. Medical Director of Sylvana Research in San antonio Texas
During WORLD WAR II kale was recommended often for victory gardens because it is grown easily and filled with important nutrients that supplemented meals limited by wartime rationing.
When the war was over however many families turned away from kale turned-off by its taste texture and association with wartime privation.
Newer varieties of kale however are much better tasting that those commonly grown in the 1940s.
Consumer should look for kale with firm dark green or purple leaves. Kale can keep for up to five days in a zipped plastic bag in a refrigerator.
Some studies show shift-workers with irregular sleep schedules have increased an risk of cancer according to the American Cancer Society.
There is some evidence that melatonin may help cancer medications fight tumors and decrease the side effects of cancer treatment.
Overall the U s. Department of defense Human Performance Resource Center deems the weight loss evidence on raspberry ketone as insufficient.
and decrease the risk of bleeding Ulbricht said. So people taking drugs for diabetes should be monitored closely by their healthcare team.
Vodka's popularity spread with Russian soldiers during the Napoleonic wars After the Russian revolution one vodka maker relocated to Paris
#What's Driving Federal Efforts to Nullify State Animal Protections?(Op-Ed) Wayne Pacelle is the president and chief executive officer of The Humane Society of the United states (HSUS.
because the National Marine Fisheries Service regulates shark fishing in U s. waters and has exclusive authority to say
This is the second time that the Obama administration has tried to invalidate a California animal-protection statute.
and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on finning have developed cozy relationships with the industries they regulate.
Dozens of federal lawmakers wrote to the administration telling them to back off on their attacks on state anti-shark-finning laws.
and militarism anthropologist Emiko Ohnuki-Tierney wrote in her book Kamikaze Cherry Blossoms and Nationalisms:
A fallen cherry blossom symbolizes a fallen samurai who sacrificed his life for the emperor.
During WORLD WAR II the flowers took on a similar meaning when they were painted on the side of kamikaze warplanes.
and Lots of Confusion An enduring mantra among nutritionists from both a vegetarian and carnivorous perspective has been to eat more whole grains to reduce the risk of heart disease type 2 diabetes and colon cancer.
and are at risk from the flames. Firefighters are expecting difficult conditions today (Oct 23 Australian time.
When a camel consumes the emergency food supply the hump will shrink and fall to one side.
 Interplanetary travel Instead animal experiments in space can provide insights into the dangers of longer voyages such as interplanetary or interstellar travel for extraterrestrial colonization.
During that time a space capsule wouldn't completely insulate life from bombardment with cosmic radiation zero air pressure and cold temperatures.
which have chemical defenses against herbivory. So when elk hang around in the canyons all year it s harder for young saplings of these deciduous trees to grow large enough to then produce their own seedlings.
For example the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk-Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) offers strong incentives and technical assistance to banks building lenders'confidence and understanding of agriculture.
In another example The Rockefeller Foundation-supported Horn of Africa Risk Transfer for Adaptation project an integrated risk management scheme developed by the Relief Society of Tigray
and Oxfam America helps Ethiopian farmers strengthen their food security and income security through a combination of improved resource management crop insurance microcredit and savings.
and ensure adequate protections for forests and the climate and the EPA must follow through on the science-driven process for creating those regulations that it put in place more than two years ago.
and could result in regulations that distort the marketplace towards greater use of unsustainable sources of biomass with significant risks to our climate forests
In between is a nefarious network of criminals terrorists rebels and corrupted officials and business people only too eager to pilfer a slice of the pie.
8 Terrific Turkey Facts Minor conflicts There have also been conflicts with homeowners particularly in areas that have recently been developed.
 But by and large these conflicts are isolated minor and Sullivan said. They are also not usually difficult to fix;
By the 1950s biologists had developed a special type of cannon-propelled net that allowed scientists to catch groups of wild turkeys more effectively to translocate them to new areas he added.
In the Southeast the traditional stronghold of the iconic animal populations have declined in some areas Hughes said.
How Criminology Can Fight Poaching Newark N. J. With no shortage of human-on-human misdeeds criminologists haven't typically concerned themselves with crimes against wildlife and the environment.
Taking aim at poaching Besides dealing with poverty Leakey offered two options to fight poaching.
and exit reserves fences increase both the risks and difficulties involved in poaching both widely accepted tenets of crime prevention Clarke said.
Each mouse will be fitted with a tiny parachute so they'll be more likely to get snagged in trees where the snakes live.
That will also reduce the risk that the dead mice will poison other animals. The brown tree snake a native of Australia Papua new guinea
and the Solomon islands hitched a ride to Guam on military transport ships shortly after WORLD WAR II. Though poisonous the invasive specie's venom isn't lethal to humans.
In 2010 the USDA airdropped mice at military installations on the island according to CNN. com. That program's effectiveness led to the current airdrop program
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One of the reasons that global warming has polled traditionally so low with the American public is that it's perceived as a distant threat not a present one.
and glaciers as well as offer more detail on scenarios that will shape international negotiations over both short-term and long-term greenhouse gas emissions including how long business as usual can be sustained without dangerous risk.
Even the Republican leadership in the U s. Congress which is still fighting a losing war on coal political narrative that fared poorly in the 2012 elections has decided that it's no longer productive to argue the science of manmade climate change.
and dealing with climate risk and how politicians argue about it in federal election cycles may be very much in play.
But even under the urgent threat of severe fires we do have modeling tools studies of effects of past climate fluctuations
#Without Economic Incentives, Protecting Global Forests May Prove Impossible (Op-Ed) Kate Dillon Levin is with the Corporate Engagement Team at Code REDD
The threat of deforestation looms Such communities in Guatemala deserve credit for pursuing sustainable forestry
and provide shelter for half a billion people. And not least they are a source of inspiration and beauty.
It's a constant struggle to keep our remote infrared cameras running in that cold and power cables snap like twigs.
 We will be paying a wretched price in the coming months for the behavior fueling the explosion of pollen
and a harbinger of more health dangers to Come in fact one study published in the Journal of Allergy
and Clinical Immunology called climate change potentially the largest global threat to human health ever encountered''predicting more injury disease and death from natural disasters heat waves infections and widespread malnutrition as well as more allergic
They interfere with playing sports social opportunities how well you sleep your relationships and your overall general happiness.''
This was due to earlier springs and the later onset of fall. Frost wasn't occurring as early as it used to so ragweed was pollinating later.''
''Stopping human activities that contribute to climate change might help future generations avoid these risks but the rest of us like the plants themselves will have to adapt.
The attacks are very painful and cause large deep lesions particularly on the backs of young 2-6 week-old calves the researchers said in a statement from WCS.
Theft and murder of native peoples resulted in the Mariposa Indian War which ended in 1851.
Two years later Muir founded the Sierra Club to further promote the area s protection. Over the years the boundaries of the park have grown as logging dams
and other human forces have threatened the park. Today the National Park Service works to ensure the park s preservation.
Health Benefits, Risks (Stinky Pee) & Nutrition Facts In ancient times asparagus was renowned as an aphrodisiac.
of which can be a serious risk factor in heart disease. Asparagus has more than 1 gram of soluble fiber per cup
which lowers the risk of heart disease. The vegetable s high levels of Vitamin k help maintain healthy blood clotting
of which may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Regulating blood sugar The B vitamins abundant in asparagus play a key role in metabolizing sugar and starches
Lowering the risk of type 2 diabetes As with heart disease risk of type 2 diabetes increases with excessive inflammation and oxidative stress.
and improve Î-cell function also helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Anti-aging benefits Free-radical busting antioxidants especially glutathioneare thought to slow the aging process.
which decreases the risk of neural-tube defects in fetuses. Asparagus contains almost half the recommended daily intake of folate.
There it nurtures bacteria known to improve nutrient absorption decrease allergies and lower the risk of colon cancer.
Cancer risk Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories which are found in great quantities in asparagus are associated typically with decreased risk of cancers.
Health Benefits, Health Risks & Nutrition Facts Turns out that onions are nothing to cry over these flavorful bulbs are packed with nutrients.
and reduce the risk of cancer in addition to a load of other good things. Onions are low in calories (45 per serving) very low in sodium
When platelets cluster the risk for heart attack or stroke increases significantly so onions blood-thinning properties can be a powerful aid against these heart problems.
which reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. Anti-inflammatory Onions have been used to reduce inflammation for centuries.
which reduces the risk of heart disease. The quercetin in onions can help with arthritis pain by easing swelling and joint stiffness.
The phytochemicals in onions that scavenge free radicals also reduces your risk of developing gastric ulcers. Regulating blood sugar The chromium in onions assists in regulating blood sugar.
I will not move my army without onions!##Ulysses s grant It's hard to imagine civilization without onions.#
#Old english rhyme Mine eyes smell onions: I shall weep anon.#'#'All's Well that Ends Well'by William Shakespear s
The risks are increased also in people undergoing organ transplants and for people who have had much of their gastrointestinal tract removed because of disease.
because there is a small risk of infection Hibberd said. 5. Pay attention to expiration dates. Live organisms can have limited a shelf life
The San francisco Bay is contaminated with mercury due to mining in California's mountains starting in the 1800s.
The biggest threat to wolverines is climate change. Warmer weather could mean less snow which wolverines are dependent on for food
Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts Your parents knew what was up when they told you to eat your broccoli.
and all vegetables in this group may be protective against some stomach and intestinal cancers Jarzabkowski said.
They also may affect estrogen levels which may help reduce breast cancer risk. Cholesterol reduction According to Jarzabkowski broccoli can help lower cholesterol because the soluble fiber in the vegetable binds with the cholesterol in the blood.
Excess homocysteine an amino acid that builds up after a person eats red meat increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
By taking a few precautions in advance people with a green thumb can steer clear of red watery eyes.
This park is a wildlife sanctuary on 877.37 square miles (1412 square km) of land. The land includes a deciduous forest grasslands scrub jungle and rocky hills.
Lions face threats from hunting habitat loss and diseases that can be spread from domestic dogs in nearby villages according to the National Zoo.
#5 Huge, Efficient Wins for the Environment in 2013 (Op-Ed) Peter Lehner is executive director of the Natural resources Defense Council (NRDC.
and result in energy savings of about $1 billion a year for consumers. Also this year the U s. Department of energy (DOE) finally issued proposed rules for four long-delayed federal energy-efficiency standards thanks to pressure from NRDC
This year several major cities profiled in an NRDC report moved ahead with big plans to combat stormwater pollution by using a smart cost-effective solution called green infrastructure
Biomaterials company Ecovative Design figured out a way to create protective packaging insulation and ceiling tiles that are made without using petroleum
#Pesticides Linked to Parkinson's Risk in People with Specific Gene Several studies have linked pesticides with the development of Parkinson's disease
The findings show that for people with certain genes exposure to pesticides may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease two to six times the researchers said.
They found that pesticide exposure increased the risk of Parkinson s and the risk was increased further among people with a variant of the ALDH2 gene.
Though researchers were able to identify four pesticides that might be responsible for this effect they were not able to identify a specific pesticide as the culprit.
As long as we plant trees koalas will eat perhaps the other trees we plant just need to provide the right mix of shelter
At a public hearing on the rule in November in Philadelphia the United Mine Workers of America asked the EPA for more time for the coal power industry to adapt before new emissions regulations kick in said the union s international vice-president
According to the Wild Camel Protection Foundation there are only approximately 600 wild camels in China and 800 in Mongolia.
This is a defense tactic when the animals feel threatened. The large beasts make a variety of moans groans and deep throaty bellows.
#The word untrammeled#denoted places not subjected to human controls and manipulations that hamper the free play of natural forces.#
Protecting these wild places will help secure habitat for vulnerable wildlife safeguard their genetic integrity enhance connectivity
Falcons To get a glimpse of how falcons hunt their prey midair researchers at Haverford College in Haverford Pennsylvania outfitted the birds with miniature helmet-and backpack-mounted cameras.
The team trained captive peahens to wear special backpacks that held equipment and a helmet with cameras (one to film what the bird was seeing
and off the California coast and identified danger zones where extensive fishing may harm the turtles according to Discovery. com. Dragonflies In a laboratory in Ashburn Virginia researchers are studying dragonflies by strapping tiny backpacks to the insects.
Most live on wildlife refuges to protect them from poachers. Tigers are fantastic swimmers. They can forge rivers
#Mom's Diet Linked to Risk of Preterm Birth Pregnant women who eat a diet rich in vegetables fruits
and whole grains and drink plenty of water may have a lower risk of giving birth before their pregnancy reaches full term a large new study from Norway suggests.
Preterm delivery defined as giving birth between 22 and 37 weeks of pregnancy is linked with short-and long-term health problems in children and accounts for nearly 75 percent of all newborn deaths according to the study.
The biggest risk factor for preterm labor is having a previous preterm birth though factors such as smoking alcohol or drug use inadequate prenatal care
Eating the prudent diet was linked to a lower risk of preterm birth especially for women who were having their first baby the analysis showed.
Eating the traditional diet was linked also to a lower risk of preterm delivery compared with the Western diet but to a lesser extent than the prudent diet.
and preterm delivery said Dr. Shilpi Mehta-Lee an OB/GYN at NYU Langone Medical center who was not part of the research.
Diet can increase the risk of conditions such as gestational diabetes obesity preeclampsia high blood pressure during pregnancy)
and animals that become a significant threat to native flora and fauna. And so if we notice it at all we see that purple loosestrife is kind of pretty.
I'll be sure to tell people about the threats to our forests from insect pests
Terracotta Warriors Inspired by Ancient greek Art The intrepid ancient shepherds of Central asia blazed trails that would expand into the economic highway of the ancient and medieval world.
or tea is in danger. Erythritol is a natural compound that is present in several types of fruit.
#Certain Starch May Reduce Colon-cancer Risk of Meat-Heavy Diet Eating your steak with a side of potatoes
6 Tips to Reduce Your Risk However adding resistance starch to the diet mitigated some of this increase according to a study published today (Aug 4) in the journal Cancer Prevention Research.
This finding supports consumption of resistant starch as a means of reducing the risk associated with a high red-meat diet.
Consuming too much alcohol smoking and not exercising are among risk factors for colon cancer. Studies have found that people who eat a lot of red meat are more likely to develop colon cancer
whereas those who eat a lot of fiber appear to have reduced a risk of the cancer. Further research is needed to determine whether a diet high in resistant starch results in a lower risk of actually developing cancer.
But there is reason to think that eating resistant starch does bring such a benefit. When it is broken down starch transforms into compounds called butyrates
#Eating Potassium-Rich Food May Lower Stroke Risk For older women eating potassium-rich foods may reduce the risk of having a stroke a new study finds.
and vegetables. 8 Top Meals from Nutritionists The link between potassium intake and a lower risk of stroke was stronger among women in the study who didn't have high blood pressure the researchers found.
and a 21 percent reduced risk for all stroke types compared with women who ate the least potassium.
or were taking medication for the condition those who ate the most potassium had a lower risk of dying during the study period
but potassium intake did not lower their stroke risk. This finding suggests that higher potassium intake may be more beneficial before people develop high blood pressure according to the study
and studies have suggested it may help prevent high blood pressure a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
But even now efforts are being made to improve the natural biodiversity of conventional farmland such as through the European Common Agricultural Policy s new greening#measures that came into force in January.
#Eating Yogurt May Reduce Risk of Diabetes Eating yogurt four or five times a week may lower the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes a new study has found.
Researchers in the United kingdom looked at the diets of 4000 people and followed them for 11 years.
This risk reduction was seen in study participants who consumed an average of four and a half 4-ounce servings of low-fat yogurt per week according to the study published today (Feb 5) in the journal Diabetologia.
The study found an association not a cause-and-effect relationship between eating yogurt and lowered risk of diabetes.
They found that replacing a serving of chips with a serving of yogurt reduced the risk of diabetes by 47 percent. 9 Snack foods:
Still there is reason to think yogurt may lower the risk the researchers said. Yogurt is fermented a dairy product
and the risk for diabetes suggesting that only some dairy products may be beneficial in reducing the risk for this condition.
This could bode well for alpine bumblebees in the future Dillon said as climate change may force animals up to higher elevations than they once inhabited due to warming conditions at lower elevations.
Helicopters currently struggle to perform rescues on top of Mount everest due to the low air density. The team is currently following up their study to determine
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Growers and shippers are forced now to hired armed guards to protect their lime crops. The threats have moved even into the avocado mango and other produce industries.
In November Vanguardia (Mexico) reported that the Knights Templar have expanded from trafficking in cocaine marijuana
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Fewer days of fog means less risk of deadly accidents. But tule fog is also crucial to the Central Valley's fruit and nut crop
The body launches an attack on the lining of the small intestine causing damage that prevents vital nutrients from being absorbed.
Farmers and ranchers have tried controlling the population with poisons guns and traps but the populations are still growing according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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and sustainability and is part of the series The War for Wildlife: Dispatches from the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Poachers are escalating the global war on wildlife through advanced technologies and techniques. In Asia they are hacking into the signals from tigers'satellite collars to find
Yet with perennially limited funds government park rangers community eco-guards and conservation groups struggle to keep up.
Commonly called drones UAVS were once the domain of the military; now these devices show great promise in strengthening wildlife law enforcement.
The technology also has tremendous potential for patrolling coastal fisheries. To move beyond law enforcement to crime prevention the evolution of UAV technology must first be guided by a few practical cost-saving priorities.
They might consider a fisheries agent based on a coastal atoll who uses a tethered balloon carrying a radar sensor to detect all vessels that enter the community's no-take fishing sanctuary.
Or instead drone technicians might envision Congo forest eco-guards getting a closer and safer look at what appears be a group of well-armed ivory poachers near a salt lick.
A guard deploys an almost silent battery-powered hexacopter that maneuvers below the canopy searching for signs of poachers.
With a modest influx of financial support conservationists could soon have the technologies we need to expand the reach of eco-guard patrols
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