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Global Climate Policy Needs a Water-Centric Approach, Argues Scientist at Amazon Reserve
In the lush expanse of the Amazon, where water seems infinite, Dr. Marcia Nunes Macedo, a leading climate scientist, warns that the future of climate stability hinges not just on managing carbon…
Arizona Tribe Leads with Innovative Solar Canal Project
The Gila River Indian Community in Arizona has initiated a groundbreaking project to move toward sustainability and environmental preservation, marking a first in the United States. This…
New Mexico Considers Using Oil and Gas Byproduct to Address Water Scarcity Amid Environmental Concerns
As New Mexico grapples with diminishing freshwater resources amidst a warming climate, state officials are contemplating the use of produced water—a byproduct of oil and gas extraction—to…
Federal Funds Aim to Mitigate the Colorado River Crisis – A Temporary Reprieve or a Long-term Solution?
The U.S. federal government has made financial efforts to manage the crisis of the shrinking Colorado River, which is crucial to 40 million people for drinking water, food production, and…
Will Global Water Scarcity Increase in the Coming Decades?
Access to clean water is a fundamental human necessity, yet it remains out of reach for a significant portion of the global population. Recent research led by Edward Jones, a hydrology and water…
Indigenous Communities Face Water Crisis Amid Lithium Mining Boom
Earlier this year, the Associated Press reported on the "lithium triangle" – a region spanning Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia – where native communities sit upon an estimated trillion dollars in…
Integrating Nature and Innovation for Advanced Urban Stormwater Management and Resilience Against Extreme Weather
As part of their Spring 2024 Speaker Series last month The Ohio State University's Center for Urban Research and Analysis alongside the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, hosted Chris…
International Mother Earth Day: 22 April 2024
When Mother Earth sends us a message
From extreme heat and rising sea levels to biodiversity loss and pollution, Mother Earth is in peril and making a clear call to action - a need to…
Striving for Water Equity in the Navajo Nation
The residents of the Navajo Nation, amidst Arizona's picturesque landscapes, embody the Navajo people's deep connection with their ancestral land. However, despite the serene environment, a…