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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…
Ohio State Works to Advance Global Water Access in Honduras
In a concerted effort to support the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and tackle one of the 14 Grand Challenges in Engineering outlined by the National Academy for Engineering, a…
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…
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…
Water Consumption and Climate Change Driving Global Groundwater Declines
Farmers often depend on groundwater for irrigation, particularly during periods of low rainfall. However, the depletion of this vital resource can significantly reduce agricultural productivity…
Koloma's Revolutionary Clean Energy Venture Attracts More Funding
Koloma, a Denver-based startup specializing in extracting geologic hydrogen from natural underground deposits, has successfully raised $245.7 million in its most recent funding round, days after…
Redefining the Natural Water Towers: The Overlooked Lifelines of Africa
Africa faces significant challenges related to water scarcity, with its vast population having access to a fraction of the world's freshwater resources. Despite this, the continent is home to…
Collaborative Efforts of Ohio State Engineers and University of Dodoma Students to Address Marwa's Water Crisis
An article published this past fall in the College of Engineering Communications highlighted the invaluable experience engineering students gain from the Global Capstone Design course, community-…