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Spring 2023 Publication Roundup
In addition to Dr. Wood’s, paper “A reconstruction of parasite burden reveals one century of climate-associated parasite decline” that was covered in The New York Times, Smithsonian Magazine, NPR, and local news stations King 5 and Q13 Fox, among at least 70 other outlets, four other Future Rivers faculty – Dr.
Read moreThe ecological and evolutionary consequences of systemic racism in urban environments
Cleo Woelfle-Erskine, Future Rivers faculty advisor, co-authored this new paper in Science that calls on the scientific community to focus on environmental justice and anti-racism practices to transform biological research and conservation.
Read moreCoal mining has negative impact on freshwater stream biodiversity
Coal energy is expected to remain a key component of the national electricity portfolio until 2040, according to the Energy Information Administration. Previous research suggests that coal mining operations can negatively impact the environment.
Read moreLong-term water resources data collection network is shrinking
Though nearly 71% of the Earth is covered in water, less than 3% of Earth’s water is fresh water, and only about 0.3% is readily available to humans in lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands.
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