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Water Supply Systems in Central Iran
This chapter gives an overview of water resources in central Iran. Iran enjoys various climatic and geographical conditions which have led to... -
Introduction
One of the main characteristics distinguishing arid and semi-arid areas from humid areas is the fact that their climate gives rise to certain types... -
Radiation resistant of native Deinococcus spp. isolated from the Lout desert of Iran “the hottest place on Earth”
Two native ionizing radiation-resistant bacteria were isolated and identified from a soil sample collected from extreme conditions of the Lout desert...
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Social Responses to Environmental Change
Throughout the world, diverse actors are seeking to identify and implement effective, fair and robust strategies for addressing problems posed by... -
Aquatic Ecosystems
Water is undoubtedly the lifeline of the environment. Some simple organisms can survive without air but none can survive without water. It... -
Alkalinity regulation in maine headwater lakes: Terrestrial vs. lacustrine contributions in summer
Twenty-seven Maine lakes in felsic terrane were sampled in May and October 1986, bracketing the summer interval of minimum flushing, in order to...
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The Appalachian Mountains' Copper Basin and the concept of environmental susceptibility
The Copper Basin is located within the southern Appalachian Mountains primarily in extreme southeastern Tennessee, USA. It has long been known for...
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Dimensions in Space of “Desertification” or Land Degradation: Their Degree and Specificity in Each Continent
The drylands of the world, i.e., the arid, the semi-arid and the dry subhumid ecozones, which according to our definition are threatened by land...