Droughts can be good for trees. Certain trees, that is.
How a Drought Affects Trees Depends on What’s Been Holding Them Back
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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.
Stop Eradication of Small Mammals to Protect Vital Ecosystems, Say Scientists
A new article published in the Journal of Animal Ecology suggests that current measures to protect grasslands in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau are damaging the ecosystem and should be stopped.
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.
Researchers Want to Use ‘Biochar’ to Combat Climate Change
A new review of research suggests that the nature-based technology biochar – a carbon-rich material – could be an important tool to use in agriculture to help mitigate climate change.
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.
