More than 50 percent of the largest lakes in the world are losing water, according to a groundbreaking new assessment published today in Science.
Satellites Reveal Widespread Decline in Global Lake Water Storage
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Microorganisms’ Climate Adaptation Can Slow Down Global Warming
A new study from Lund University in Sweden shows that the ability of microorganisms to adapt to climate warming will slow down global warming by storing carbon in soil.
UW Researchers Examine Cooling Power Plants With Brackish Groundwater
A new analysis led by a University of Wyoming researcher shows that brackish or salty groundwater has the potential to replace fresh water to cool coal- and natural gas-fired power plants and strengthen resilience in the energy infrastructure, although there’s a cost associated with doing so.
How a Drought Affects Trees Depends on What’s Been Holding Them Back
Droughts can be good for trees. Certain trees, that is.
GW and José Andrés Partner to Lead the World in Delivering Food Systems Solutions through Global Food Institute
The George Washington University and world-renowned chef, author, and humanitarian José Andrés, HON ‘14, today are announcing a historic partnership to launch a premier Global Food Institute at GW, a transformative and unprecedented collaboration that will be the world leader in food system solution delivery.
Cheap and Effective Monitoring of Glacier Discharge
Glaciers have been melting and shrinking at an alarming rate, raising the sea-level and causing outburst floods.
