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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…

GWI and the Byrd Center are Seeking an Ohio State Student to Coordinate the Water and Climate Collective
The Global Water Institute is teaming up with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center to propel our student initiative, the Water and Climate Collective, to the next level. We are looking for…

World Water Week 2023
Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise WorldWorld Water Week 2023, the preeminent global conference addressing water-related issues, took place this week from August 20th…

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…