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Myths of the city

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The rate of urbanization is slow in developing countries such as China and India and in underdeveloped countries such as Ethiopia and Bangladesh. Growth in urbanization leads to several problems of lack of drinking water, sewage disposal, police protection and lack of other amenities.

Author: Doyle, Rodger
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
China, India, Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Developing Countries, Economic aspects, Urbanization

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Freshwater fish at risk in the US

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Freshwater fishes are facing the threat of extinction as a result of massive agricultural runoff, water diversion and ecological imbalance. Data revealed that 36% of species native to rivers and lakes are at risk, together with other freshwater animals, such as amphibians.

Author: Doyle, Rodger
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Environmental aspects, Aquatic animals, Fishes, Fresh-water, Freshwater fishes

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Energy geopolitics

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The predicted change from petroleum to natural gas as the worldEs dominant energy source will increase RussiaEs geopolitical influence at the expense of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

Author: Doyle, Rodger
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
Natural Gas Liquid Extraction, Russia, Natural gas liquids, Liquefied Natural Gas & Ethane, Natural Gas Liquids ex LPG, Strategic aspects, Liquefied natural gas, Geopolitics

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