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Read article: Europe puts organic chemicals on groundwater watch list Water Research update Europe puts organic chemicals on groundwater watch list Voluntary monitoring scheme tackles lack of regulation for emerging contaminants
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Read article: Is your Earth-based citizen science project a winner? Environment and energy News Is your Earth-based citizen science project a winner? European Space Agency’s Citizen Science Earth Observation Lab looks for creative ideas
Read article: Grooved surface accelerates dew harvesting Soft matter and liquids Research update Grooved surface accelerates dew harvesting Square metre of material can deliver half a litre of water overnight
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Read article: Food webs alter as warmer seas change colour Climate Research update Food webs alter as warmer seas change colour Reflected sunlight tells a story: one of deeper shading in an ever-warmer ocean. That is because climate change will also alter green growth in the high seas
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