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Sheila Olmstead
…of various pricing strategies on water conservation, economics and water quality considerations around shale gas development, measuring the economic value of improved water quality, and the effect of carbon capture…
Antibacterial Resistance in Ithaca’s Drinking Water
…drinking water systems. This project will investigate mechanisms for the detection of antimicrobial resistance in Ithaca’s drinking water supplies. The results of the study will advance One Health by assessing…
States That Prioritized Access to Water at Height of Pandemic Saved Lives
Water shutoffs for non-payment are a constant threat for millions of Americans in any given year. That risk was a deadly one during the pandemic, with access to clean water…
Detecting Toxic Chemicals in Fracking Water
…using mass spectrometry. The technique could lead to important advances in environmental monitoring of groundwater and surface water, as well as better wastewater treatment strategies. Investigators: Damian Helbling, Anthony Hay…
Sustainable Rice: Less Water, Less Arsenic
Rice is the staple food for half the world’s population. Most rice is grown in flooded fields, consuming massive water in regions where the groundwater may contain high levels of…
Social Networks for Biological Inventories and Information
We are more likely to value and protect the organisms around us when we understand them. Recent information technology that leverages social networks offers a powerful strategy for promoting positive…
Quick Clean-up of Contaminated Water
With population growth, industrialization, and climate change, communities are turning to drinking water resources tainted by agricultural runoff and wastewater. The researchers have invented a promising new polymer that removes…
Understanding Urban Landscape Effects for More Actionable Hyperlocal Air Pollution Estimates (EDF)
…Maps to assess air pollution at the pedestrian level. After the first year, this research will establish the foundation for several future research directions. Cornell Investigator: Qi Li, Civil &…
Tracing Aquaculture Feed Sources to Guide Mitigation of Biodiversity and Pollution Impacts (EDF)
…and could lead to widespread alteration of marine food webs. At the same time, intensive fish farming is creating further pollution of rivers, lakes, and coastlines. These diverse impacts of…