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Kai Liu Elected Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has elected Kai Liu, a physicist and materials scientist, to its 2022 class of Fellows. Liu is a professor and McDevitt Chair in the…
January 12, 2023
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Sagg Main Cat Colony Evicted
“Cats are an invasive species. They occur in no natural habitat anywhere in the world. We know they’re one of the biggest threats facing birds,” said Mr. Marra. “They…
January 12, 2023
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The Constellation of Creatures Inhabiting the Ocean Surface
On a foggy morning in 2007, Rebecca Helm was strolling along California’s Monterey Bay, “picking up plastic like you do when you are in love with the ocean and want to…
January 2, 2023
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The Washington, D.C., Area Ecosystem 2023
book covers many topics including biodiversity, conservation, climate change, endangered species, forests, gardens, geology, global change, history, meteorology, pollution,…
January 1, 2023
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2022 round-up: What to do about feral cats in Columbia County
According to wildlife and conservation expert Pete Marra, feral and stray cat colonies have a negative impact on the ecosystem, the lives of humans and the health of pet.…
December 30, 2022
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Starving seabirds on Alaska coast show climate change peril
The seabirds are struggling because of climate-linked ecosystem shifts — which can affect the supply and the timing of available food — as well as a harmful algal bloom and a…
December 14, 2022
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Georgetown Wrapped: Look Back at 10 of Georgetown’s Memorable Moments of 2022
The university launched the Earth Commons, Georgetown’s Institute for Environment & Sustainability, to accelerate action, research and education on the most pressing…
December 14, 2022
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces 2022 – 2023 Social Impact Programs
The Ferry Tales Project is a collaboration with the International Programming department at the Kennedy Center, Caitlin Cassidy (Lead Artist), The Earth Commons—Georgetown…
November 28, 2022
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COP27: Georgetown Community Acts on Climate Change at UN Conference
Georgetown’s Earth Commons Institute and the Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) brought a performance piece to Sharm el-Sheikh that was developed at…
November 28, 2022
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District Launches Website to Promote Sustainable Living
“Tools like the website are essential for individual households to participate in reaching D.C.’s Zero Waste goal by 2032," said Earth Commons faculty Gina.…
November 20, 2022