Mark Altaweel, Author at Geography Realm

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Cities are Changing Cloud Formations

May 22, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

Researchers looked at cloud patterns over urban areas for 447 cities in the United States using satellite imagery.

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Wildlife Conservation in the Face of Climate Change: The Importance of Protected Areas

April 7, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

Protected areas are important for providing refuge to amphibians and reptiles impacted by climate change.

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Solutions for Greening Cities

February 14, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

There are various solutions for implementing green infrastructure in cities including the removal of on-street parking to create space for tree planting.

Changes to the Global Water Cycle

January 30, 2023 by Mark Altaweel

Researchers are using Earth observation satellites to track changes in the global water cycles.

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Using Ancient DNA to Reconstruct Past Ecosystems

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022 by Mark Altaweel

Ancient DNA is being used to understand ecosystems dating back millions of years.