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Ivy City park project demonstrates power of small-scale climate adaptations

A local park project demonstrates how small-scale initiatives can help address the impacts of warming summer temperatures. Keep reading

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New Zealand scientists hope to revolutionize geothermal energy from greater depths

The country's push for advanced geothermal power is part of a global race to reshape the world’s clean energy transition. Keep reading

Steam comes out of geothermal craters in a field in New Zealand.

Emma Henry

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How consumers can address the real costs of fast fashion

What we save in our wallets with fast fashion trends ends up costing us in our waterways and by filling up our landfills. So what can we do? Keep reading

How consumers can address the real costs of fast fashion

George Washington University’s GroW Garden provides vital green space

Food security initiatives at George Washington University's GroW garden help not only the campus, but the greater community. Keep reading

George Washington University’s GroW Garden provides vital green space

When clean water isn’t enough: What makes a treatment technology fit a community? 

In this Q&A, appropriate technology expert John Tharakan, Ph.D., explains what makes water treatment technology work for a community. Keep reading

Community members lead a workshop about water filters.

When clean water isn’t enough: What makes a treatment technology fit a community? 

As El Niño threatens communities, corals give scientists glimpse into historic patterns

Using ancient corals, researchers are learning more about how weather events have intensified in recent decades. Keep reading

A rocky bluff overlooks the ocean in California.

As El Niño threatens communities, corals give scientists glimpse into historic patterns

How civic engagement can promote environmental justice

After a recent ruling that dismissed drinking water concerns, professors weigh in on why voting matters. Keep reading

Buttons show messages encouraging people to vote.

How civic engagement can promote environmental justice

Green Labs helps sustainability pay off at the University of Georgia

For Star Scott, improving the efficiency of research labs at the University of Georgia takes creative problem solving and a champion mindset. Keep reading

Green Labs helps sustainability pay off at the University of Georgia

Green Labs helps sustainability pay off at the University of Georgia