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A novel model to accurately predict continental-scale timing of forest green-up
The yearly cycles in vegetation greenness are among the most important drivers of ecosystem processes. Predictive models for the timing of vegetation greenup and senescence are…
April 2, 2022
Mitigating climate disruption in time: A self-consistent approach for avoiding both near-term and long-term global warming
This study clarifies the need for comprehensive CO2 and non-CO2 mitigation approaches to address both near-term and long-term. …
March 22, 2022
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COMMUNITY CORNER: What is an “Earth Commons”? We Asked the Director.
On this episode of “Community Corner,” multimedia staffer Amna Shamim (COL ’25) sat down with Dr. Peter Marra, the director of the new Georgetown University Earth Commons,…
March 4, 2022
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James Malloy Won 2022 AAAS Student E-Poster Award
Graduate student James Malloy was selected as the Graduate First Place Winner of the 2022 AAAS Student E-Poster Competition in the Physical Sciences, for his presentation of …
March 2, 2022
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Georgetown Launches Institute for Environmental Stewardship
Georgetown University announced Feb. 15 the launch of the Earth Commons Institute, which focuses on strengthening the university’s engagement with the. …
February 25, 2022
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Ancient DNA and deep population structure in sub-Saharan African foragers
These results provide a new line of genetic evidence in support of hypotheses that have emerged from archaeological analyses but remain contested, suggesting increasing…
February 23, 2022
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Georgetown’s New Institute Tackles Urgent Environmental Challenges
Georgetown has launched a new institute to accelerate action, research and education on the most pressing environmental and sustainability challenges both locally and.…
February 15, 2022
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Did the ‘Black Death’ Really Kill Half of Europe? New Research Says No
Looking at ancient deposits of pollen as markers of agricultural activity, researchers found that the Black Death caused a patchwork of destruction in.…
February 10, 2022
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Baltimore, Big Oil to square off tomorrow in court
Dr. Buzbee provides input on a closely watched climate litigation case that could signal which courts may ultimately hear allegations that the oil and gas industry misled the…
January 24, 2022
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Old Climate Clues Shed New Light on History
Historians are reexamining eras of social turmoil and linking them to volcanic eruptions, prolonged droughts, and other disturbances in the natural world in this article drawing…
January 15, 2022