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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…

Escalating Fluctuations in Warm-Season River Flow: A Reconstruction Study of the Morava River, Czech Republic
A recent study on the Morava River in the Czech Republic, a major tributary of the Danube River, used tree rings to look at river conditions as far back as 1745. The results were surprising. The…

The Rise and Fall of the Garamantian Empire: A Hydrological Odyssey in the Sahara Desert
In a world where the Sahara Desert is known for its scant rainfall and scorching temperatures, the ancient Garamantian Empire stands out as an exceptional case.
Research presented at…

World Food Day 2023
Water is life, water is food.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…

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…

Canary: Dr. Lonnie Thompson's Lifelong Quest to Preserve Earth's Melting Glaciers and Sound the Alarm on Climate Change
The Ohio State University School of Earth Sciences Distinguished University Professor and Senior Research Scientist at the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (Byrd Center…