Archive: International
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PODCAST | Science Helps Us… Bring Nations Together
Water is a resource that defies political boundaries – managing it effectively can serve as a catalyst to international diplomacy. Our three guests highlight the important role…
September 17, 2023
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Climate change is helping pests and diseases destroy our food
Pests and diseases are exacerbating crop shortages that have sent prices for goods like cocoa, olive oil and orange juice soaring. That’s set to become even more prevalent as…
August 26, 2023
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After a Trip to the Yucatan, Undergraduates Find Their Plans Shaken Up
We’re bringing students to different international sites to give them hands-on experiences with environment and sustainability issues and empower them to see the world and our…
August 1, 2023
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ECo Impact Awards: 2023 Recipients
The ECo Impact Awards provide seed funding for Georgetown faculty across schools and campuses to support environmental and sustainability projects. These awards aim to foster new…
July 27, 2023
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ECo Impact Awards: Project Progress
From pollinators to people to past populations, ECo Impact Award recipients are expanding scholarship on environment and sustainability at Georgetown University and beyond. In…
July 27, 2023
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Climate change is increasing our risk of exposure to disease
As Earth's climate changes, animals that carry diseases are shifting their habitats in response — and changing the risk of infectious disease as they go… "I think we’ve…
July 18, 2023
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Is the East Coast the Next Wildfire Hotspot? Climate Expert Weighs In
A warmer planet will likely lead to more frequent and severe wildfires in the years to come, said Megan Lickley, assistant professor in the Earth Commons and the Science…
June 9, 2023
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A shocking number of birds are in trouble
Rich data on the global state of our feathered friends presents plenty of bad news — but also some bright spots. Researchers know better than ever how to help endangered birds,…
May 31, 2023
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China Watcher: Secret police — Fentanyl frustration — Photon Media
Joanna Lewis is director of the Science, Technology and International Affairs Program at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and an expert on…
April 20, 2023
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Amitav Ghosh: Voices on the Environment Public Lecture
Amitav Ghosh is the internationally-recognized author of The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Nutmeg’s Curse, The Great Derangement: Climate Change and the…
March 30, 2023