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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.

Courtesy of John Tharakan, Ph.D.

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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

Video by Andrew Rooney

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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

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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

Essay | Positioning the human: Anthropocentrism in writing

To what degree should writing about the environment center the experiences and opinions of humans? Some authors are rethinking the role anthropocentrism plays in their work. Keep reading

Essay | Positioning the human: Anthropocentrism in writing

Essay | Positioning the human: Anthropocentrism in writing

Lessons from local Detroiters on ending food apartheid

The Detroit People’s Food Co-Op is a grocery cooperative owned by the community aiming to provide improved access to healthy food and food education to Detroit residents. Keep reading

Lessons from local Detroiters on ending food apartheid

Lessons from local Detroiters on ending food apartheid