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The Demands for Action at the United Nations Climate Change Conference

Climate Change Conference

The United Nations Climate Change Conference is an annual event. It takes place as part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The goal of the conferences is to find ways to curb climate change, and to achieve the goals of the Convention. Climate action is a hot topic for discussion at these […]

Sources of Water Pollution

source of water pollution

Agricultural runoff can be a major source of water pollution in the Mississippi River. Runoff may come from eroded soil or may be resuspended from groundwater. In addition, rain carries air pollutants hundreds of miles to water bodies. Although it’s easier to regulate a point source, non-point sources can cause serious problems in the same […]