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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…

World Food Day 2023

Leave no one behind.

World Food Day is one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar, promoting worldwide awareness of hunger and promoting action…

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.…

World Water Week 2023

World Water Week 2023, the preeminent global conference addressing water-related issues, took place this week from August 20th…

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…

America's Water Crisis

The United States faces significant freshwater challenges due to pollution, population growth, climate change, and engineering. While only 2.5% of Earth's water is freshwater, nearly all is…

The Global Water Institute and Its Partners Are Enhancing Water Accessibility for The Navajo Nation

The Ohio State University's Global Water Institute (GWI) is working to address the Navajo Nation's water access crisis. The Nation is a federally recognized tribe with over 300,000…

Responding to COVID-19

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Like the rest of the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected GWI’s work. Travel and public gathering restrictions in Tanzania have impacted our partners’ ability…

Tuberculosis Research in Humans and Cattle in Ethiopia

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