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Low water pressure during the LA fires raises water quality concerns, as it can allow contaminants to enter the drinking water supply and warrants careful analysis, says Professor Fernando Rosario-Ortiz.
Professor Balaji Rajagopalan research suggests that increased precipitation in the Colorado River basin over the next 25 years could boost river flows despite rising temperatures. However, he warns of more frequent extreme droughts, highlighting the need for improved reservoir management.
In this 9NEWS article, Associate Professor Shideh Dashti highlights the need for prison infrastructure to prioritize inmate well-being rather than solely containment, urging updates like evacuation plans and improved facilities to address extreme conditions and poor air quality.
Arizona schools spend more than $30 million annually on air conditioning due to rising heat, according to a study by the Center for Climate Integrity. CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Professor Emeritus Paul Chinowsky, who helped with the study, stressed the equity challenges this creates for underfunded districts and suggested solutions like shading, blinds and natural materials to reduce classroom heat.
Associate Teaching Professor Azadeh Bolhari was selected by Fulbright Brazil as a U.S. specialist to lead a workshop about fostering DEI for neurodivergent undergraduate engineering students.
Kyri Baker, Mija Hubler and JH Song were selected for the Deloitte/ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Climate Innovation Collaboratory Research Awards for translating climate research and data into meaningful climate solutions for businesses, organizations, government agencies and communities.
Professor Mark Hernandez and his team was awarded $125,000 in this year’s Lab Venture Challenge (LVC) in the biosciences category.
Professor Evan Thomas was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal for his work in financing water security through voluntary carbon markets. Additionally, he received a $950,000 congressional appropriations award through Rep. Joe Neguse for water quality monitoring in two Colorado rivers.
