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Climate Change Is ‘Not a Geostrategic Weapon,’ Kerry Tells Chinese Leaders

Dr. Joanna Lewis comments on China-US diplomatic relations amidst tense climate negotiations between the two countries in this article from the New York. …

September 1, 2021

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‘Solid’ Biden Vehicle Emission Proposal Still Open to Lawsuits

The Biden administration’s carefully unveiled plans for tighter vehicle emission rules appear more resistant to major litigation but aren’t immune to lawsuits, according to…

August 6, 2021

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Majestic pink spoonbill birds seen in D.C. area, far from Floridian habitat

“It's a freak of nature,” said Peter Marra, director of Georgetown University's Environment Initiative and an expert on migratory.…

August 3, 2021

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Water Scarcity

In this Council of Foreign Relations podcast episode, Dr. Mark Giordano, a member of our Faculty Advisory Committee, gives an introductory course on water use, water scarcity,…

July 8, 2021

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Brood X Cicadas Are Busy And So Are The Scientists Who Study Them

Dr. Martha Weiss and other DMV-area biologists study the behavior and characteristics of Brood X cicadas as millions of insects emerge after spending nearly 2 decades. …

May 25, 2021

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Hot Bird Summer—Smithsonian’s Sidedoor Podcast

Every spring, for as long as records have been kept, a crowd of hundreds of black-crowned night herons descend on the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, mating, eating and generally…

April 7, 2021

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Large variation in daily temperatures linked to lower economic growth

Economic growth is lower in regions that experience bigger swings in day-to-day temperatures, revealing a potential new cost of climate change that boosts the case for green…

February 8, 2021

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Georgetown commits to purchasing two-thirds of its electricity needs from solar farms

Georgetown committed to obtaining two-thirds of its total electricity consumption from solar farms in Maryland and New Jersey through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) approved on…

November 12, 2020

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Air Pollution May Affect Crime, But the Problem Goes Deeper Than That

Dr. Lutz Sager provides input on how air pollution is linked to higher crime in this article examining environmental. …

December 5, 2019

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This Story is for the Birds: Humans Demolish North American Avian Population by 3 Billion Birds over 50 Yrs.

A new study that tallies North America’s bird numbers has surfaced and the results are devastating for animal lovers and everyday citizens alike: nearly 30 percent of the…

September 22, 2019