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Creator:: Mekonnen, Tekeshe A., Odden, Michelle C., Coxson, Pamela G., Guzman, David, Lightwood, James, Wang, Y. Claire, and Bibbins-Domingo, Kirsten
Abstract:: BACKGROUND: Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) has risen over the past two decades, with over 10 million Californians drinking one or more SSB per day. High SSB intake is associated with risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and coronary heart disease (CHD). Reduction of SSB intake and the potential...
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Full Text:: : Results from the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Policy Model Tekeshe A. Mekonnen1,2,3, Michelle C. Odden4

Creator:: Jaeger, W. K., Plantinga, A. J., Chang, H., Dello, K., Grant, G., Hulse, D., McDonnell, J. J., Lancaster, S., Moradkhani, H., Morzillo, A. T., Mote, P., Nolin, A., Santelmann, M., and Wu, J.
Abstract:: Water scarcity may appear to be a simple concept, but it can be difficult to apply to complex natural-human systems. While aggregate scarcity indices are straightforward to compute, they do not adequately represent the spatial and temporal variations in water scarcity that arise from complex systems interactions. The uncertain effects...
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Full Text:: JW-WRCR130174 4506..4517 Toward a formal definition of water

Creator:: Fetene, Aramde, Hilker, Thomas, Yeshitela, Kumelachew, Prasse, Ruediger, Cohen, Warren, and Yang, Zhiqiang
Abstract:: Nech Sar National Park (NSNP) is one of the most important biodiversity centers in Ethiopia. In recent years, a widespread decline of the terrestrial ecosystems has been reported, yet to date there is no comprehensive assessment on degradation across the park. In this study, changes in landcover were analyzed using...
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Full Text:: Lett 7:615–622 Mekonnen A (2012) Assessment of vegetation change, habitat suitability and population

Creator:: Fisher, Monica, Abate, Tsedeke, Lunduka, Rodney W., Asnake, Woinishet, Alemayehu, Yoseph, and Madulu, Ruth B.
Abstract:: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), “maize is life,” due to its importance to food security and economic wellbeing. Around 40% of Africa’s maize-growing area faces occasional drought stress, resulting in yield losses of 10–25%. Around 25% of the maize crop suffers frequent drought, with losses of up to half the harvest....
Full Text:: , and increase the burden of a range of climate-related health outcomes (IPCC 2014). African farmers

Creator:: Blunden, Jessica and Arndt, Derek S.
Abstract:: For the first time in several years, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation did not dominate regional climate conditions around the globe. A weak La Niña dissipated to ENSOneutral conditions by spring, and while El Niño appeared to be emerging during summer, this phase never fully developed as sea surface temperatures in...
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Full Text:: . Thiaw Peter W. Thorne Scott J. Weaver Kate M. Willett Howard J. Diamond A. Johannes Dolman Ryan

Creator:: Bishaw, Badege, Neufeldt, Henry, Mowo, Jeremias, Abdelkadir, Abdu, Muriuki, Jonathan, Dalle, Gemedo, Assefa, Tewodros, Guillozet, Kathleen, Kassa, Habtemariam, Dawson, Ian K., Luedeling, Eike, and Mbow, Cheikh
Abstract:: Keywords: Kenya, East Africa, Ethiopia, farming, climate change, agroforestry, adaptation strategies
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Full Text:: of climate change. By no means is the information in this paper exhaustive, but it gives a better

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