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U.K. researchers develop new grass type to better capture water runoff

August 15, 2013Environment

A warming climate is likely to mean rising rainfall totals in part of the world — which could lead to flooding. But scientists in the United Kingdom are hoping to ameliorate that somewhat, by producing a new kind of grass that helps the soil absorb more water.

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