11/5/14 Chlorine is the main destroyer of the ozone layer. Although its concentration levels showed some signs of decreasing over a twenty-year period, levels have unexpectedly risen in the Northern hemisphere. This observation is the subject of an article published in Nature magazine. 4/8/14 Through this century, tens of millions of people will have to face increased coastal floodings. Even if there is still a great deal of uncertainty regarding the extent of the rise in sea level as a result of global warming, building dykes will cost less than repairing likely damage. 1/31/14 Isoprene and methanol are, among others, volatile organic compounds that are naturally released into the environment by plants. But what role do they play in atmospheric pollution and climate change? 1/20/14 The risk of flooding along the river Meuse in Wallonia will increase between now and 2100, accompanied by increased vulnerability of flood-risk areas due to increased urbanization. A major rethink of land development policy is urgently required. 8/21/13 Is the use of certain plants to extract heavy metals from polluted soils a good practice? And what if some of the trees recommended for this purpose prove to be intolerant to these heavy metals in the long term?
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