The Search for Relief Against Extreme Heat
Atlanta, GA
Temperatures are rising and many are trying to find solutions to the heat crisis, Georgia Tech experts weigh in on risk factors and possible solutions to extreme heat.
Coastal Glacier Retreat Linked to Climate Change
Atlanta, GA
Researchers have developed a methodology to determine why coastal glaciers are retreating, and in turn, how much can be attributed to human-caused climate change.
A Framework for Equity in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Atlanta, GA
Joe Bozeman has created a framework to help his peers utilize more equitable data in their energy and environmental engineering studies.
With Recent Funding, Sea Level Sensor Project in Savannah Moves into New Phase
The rising sea levels along Georgia’s Savannah coast and an uptick in more severe storms during hurricane season are bellwethers to looming ecological challenges stemming from climate change.
Carbon Tracker Lets Georgians Monitor Emissions
Atlanta, GA
Georgians can now track where greenhouse gas emissions come from thanks to a tool that estimates those emissions at the state and county level.
Warmer Summers and Meltwater Lakes are Threatening the Fringes of the World’s Largest Ice Sheet
Atlanta, GA
Antarctic supraglacial lakes have been linked to ice-shelf collapse and acceleration of inland ice flow. A new study shows lake area and volume vary substantially from year-to-year around the East Antarctic Ice Sheet and between ice shelves.
Week of Events Highlights Sustainable Development Goals
Atlanta, GA
The campus community is invited to participate in a variety of events that increase awareness of and encourage actions that advance the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Modeling Water-cleansing Wetlands in Extreme Weather
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech is partnering with two Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories to better understand how wetlands function, enabling scientists to better understand their role in controlling water quality.
Georgia Tech Earns STARS Silver Rating for Its Campuswide Contributions to Sustainability
Georgia Tech recently achieved a STARS silver rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).