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Revolutionary Technology in Ohio Destroys Toxic PFAS in Firefighting Foams
Firefighters in Ohio have been utilizing aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to combat oil and gas fires since the 1960s; however, Ohio is now revolutionizing how it handles toxic materials by…

COP28: Charting the Course for Global Climate Action
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is scheduled for November 30 to December 12 at Expo City Dubai in the United Arab…

Unearthing Energy Solutions: Insight into Geologic Hydrogen's Potential
Last month, at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center's 5th Annual Symposium on Climate Change Research, the Director of the Global Water Institute at The Ohio State University and…

Investigating the Dynamics and Processes Behind the Ultrasonic Removal of Fluorine from Fluorotelomer Sulfonates
A team of researchers from The Ohio State University, led by Linda Weavers, professor of civil, environmental, and geodetic engineering, have discovered that ultrasound technology could be a…

Strengthening Navajo Nation’s Water Access Through Electric Power Grid Enhancement
In the heart of the expansive Navajo Nation, where ancient traditions meet modern challenges, a critical issue looms - ensuring reliable access to clean water for the more than 173,000 residents.…

The Water and Climate Collective has a Student Engagement Coordinator!
As the Water and Climate Collective gears up for a stellar academic year, we welcome Annalise Khandelwal as its Student Engagement Coordinator.
The Water and Climate Collective is a…

Geological Hydrogen, the Low-Carbon Energy Solution for the Future
Denver-based startup Koloma, co-founded by Global Water Institute's director, Tom Darrah, has secured $91 million in funding for its innovative approach to extracting geologic hydrogen,…

Global Water Institute Receives Surprise Gift from the Columbia Business School Philanthropy Fund
In a surprise Zoom call, the Global Water Institute (GWI) learned it was chosen to receive a gift from the Columbia Business School Philanthropy Fund, a donor-advised fund of Rockefeller…

Project Launch: WateratOhioState
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Organized by The Ohio State University researchers, h20.osu.edu is a water-based web platform built to collect Ohio State's water-related assets in one spot…