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A decision-making tree for policy responses to a pathogen with pandemic potential
"Policy responses should be based on the known characteristics of an emerging pathogen with pandemic potential and the tools available to tackle it", writes Professor Rebecca…
April 8, 2024
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Rising minimum temperatures contribute to 50 years of occupancy decline among cold-adapted Arctic and boreal butterflies in North America
New study by the Ries Lab of GU Biology unveils climate change's impact on Arctic butterflies. Using data from museums and citizen scientists, they found that as temperatures,…
April 8, 2024
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To mitigate bird collisions, enforce the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Billions of birds embark on long-distance migrations between breeding and nonbreeding areas each spring and fall worldwide (e.g., ref. 1). Birds, which mainly migrate at night,…
April 8, 2024
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Georgetown Screens ‘Impossible Town’ Documentary, Hosts DC Environmental Film Festival
The Earth Commons, Georgetown University’s institute for environment and sustainability, and the Film and Media Studies Program jointly presented the 2023 documentary …
April 3, 2024
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Love & Friendship: Hoyas Who Found Lasting Connections at Georgetown University
Learn about the lasting connections formed through the MS-ESM!…
February 15, 2024
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MIT Professor Highlights Data-Driven Climate Change Research
The weekly ECo Talks seminars bring in leading experts from Georgetown and beyond to discuss timely environmental issues by showcasing their research. Noelle Eckley Selin, an…
February 14, 2024
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What are we gonna do about all these cats?
A question that has launched a battle between bird-loving ecologists and ardent, cat-defending activists. What should we do about an invasive species beloved by many Americans --…
February 12, 2024
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Georgetown’s MS-ESM Program Receives Yellow Ribbon Funding To Support Veterans
In an effort to enhance access to educational opportunities for veterans seeking advanced degrees, the M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management (MS-ESM) program at…
February 7, 2024
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The Dark Side of Ocean Cleanup Technology
ECo Faculty Rebecca Helm and colleagues think the trash-collecting machines are harming more ocean organisms than they’re.…
February 2, 2024
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New inroads on community-centric placemaking
“We found that by redesigning city hall, we can redesign how the decision-making structure works in the places where people live to be useful for them.” says Sheila.…
February 2, 2024