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Fertilizer runoff from the Mississippi River has killed sea life over an area the size of New Jersey in the Gulf of Mexico, says an article . Farmers are resisting calls to curtail fertilizer use.
Resisting the Urge To Merge
University of Wisconsin soil science professor Joel Pedersen has discovered that abnormally folded prions stick to the surface of some soil types, such as clay, resisting environmental and chemical damage.
The urge to merge is a powerful one, but resisting it is usually the smartest course.
Clinton recovered his lost popularity by resisting domestic budget cuts, while his centrist "values" agenda helped to solidify his electoral gains.