Urbanization Reconfigures Surface Hydrology
Monday, September 8, 2008 - 21:28
in Earth & Climate
What are the consequences of human-made tinkering with land cover and hydrology on surrounding native desert ecosystems and biodiversity? This question forms the backdrop for a case study published in the journal BioScience, which found that one of the most profound impacts of urbanization is the "reconfiguration of surface hydrology."