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Protecting against the next Katrina

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The protective measure that should be taken by the US authorities in order to cope up with natural calamities like the Hurricane Katrina is highlighted. Lessons from New Orleans could save other cities already at sea level such as New York and Miami.

Author: Fischetti, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
Natural disasters, Hurricane Katrina, 2005

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Heating up

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The article discusses the advantages of geothermal power plants, as they are not utilized properly. Geothermal energy is least expensive compared to other energies.

Author: Fischetti, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
Other Electric Power Generation, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Electric services, Geothermal Power, Geothermal R&D, Energy R&D Programs-Geothermal, Usage, Geothermal energy, Geothermal power plants, Geothermal energy research

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Nuclear weapons in a new world: the nuclear threat

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The destruction possible by nuclear arsenals if launched by countries in possession of the weapons is described.

Author: Fischetti, Mark
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
International Affairs, International politics, Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Nuclear Ordnance & Equip, Nuclear Disarmament, Nuclear Nonproliferation, International aspects, Military policy, Nuclear weapons, Foreign policy

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