Archive: In the Press
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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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The Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
In my view, the events in Texas offer three important lessons for energy planners across the U.…
March 2, 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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Disrupting Vulnerability Traps and Catalyzing Community Resilience
These investments will not only enhance stewardship of taxpayer dollars, create jobs and bolster the economy, but will also shrink the rapidly widening climate gap and save.…
January 21, 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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OPINION: What a pandemic can teach us about climate resilience
We need to mobilize knowledge and resources to act towards the collective good, utilizing the scientific community to combat both climate change and the…
April 17, 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