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EGU 2011: An Outdoor Volcano Laboratory: Lots of Questions and a few Answers

Posted on April 28, 2011 by rberkowitz

The wealth of data on Stromboli, past and present, provided ample material for a discussion at the general assembly of the European Geosciences Union, which was held earlier this month in Vienna.
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EGU 2011: The Slippery Slope of Alpine Glaciers, Permafrost, and Newly-formed Lakes

Posted on April 13, 2011 by rberkowitz

At the general assembly of the European Geosciences Union, several experts spoke about climate change in alpine regions.
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EGU 2011: Effects of aerosols on the East Asia summer monsoon

Posted on April 6, 2011 by rberkowitz

Where and how much it pours over China, North and South Korea, and Japan during the East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) is changing. Continue reading →

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Why Go Offshore?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by rberkowitz

A conference this summer examined the financial, technical, and political issues that must be addressed before offshore wind farms can become a viable source of renewable energy. Continue reading →

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