The rising risks of rising tides
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) foresees a sea level rise of 3 to 11 inches up to 2030 AD and cautions coastal nations to implement comprehensive strategies of coastal-zone management by 2000. Rise in sea levels due to global warming is responsible for ecological problems such as coastal erosion, inland flooding and saltwater intrusions, and intense developments in coastal areas only add to this grave situation. The Coastal Zone Management Subgroup of the IPCC extends institutional and financial aid to coastal and island states to help them cope with the rising sea.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1996
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The infectiousness of pompous prose
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The dense and indecipherably overinflated prose that abounds in scientific journals and papers could be avoided by leaving out superfluous words and by making written English as much like the spoken tongue as possible. Scientists have long tended to produce turgid writing, probably because they are more interested in being cited than in being read and because too many editors are themselves scientists. However, with a determined effort even scientists can write clearly and naturally.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1992
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Evolution .36NT: A new player in the 'more power' game
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The Horizon Hobby's Evolution .36NT is an ABC 2-stroke engine with a standard muffler with two gaskets, attachment bolts and a hex wrench, a 2 needle-valve carb with high-speed needle assembly at the backplate, a Hanger 9 glow plug, instruction booklet and a 2-year warranty. The model priced at $79.99 highlights excellent performance, good packaging with tools included comes with 2 muffler gaskets and 2 replacement backplate screws.
Publication Name: Model Airplane News
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 0026-7295
Year: 2005
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