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Colorado river dispute draws federal pressure to solve interstate conflict; Uranium mining makes a comeback in the West; recovered turtle populations in Hawaii raise questions about how to manage conserved species; and other environmental news from…
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A beloved engineer, researcher, educator, and colleague who sought innovative solutions to hydrate a drought-stricken American West, Luthy was a powerful force for water conservation and cleanup for more than five decades.
Students projects explored topics such as zero-emissions transportation, water and climate resilience, and the impact of climate change on housing. Additional research mined the complex interplay between Western communities and their environment…
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Valley fever, "the West’s Lyme disease,” gets less attention as cases rise – even while drastically undercounted. Climate change and land development are worsening the picture.
- Out West student blog
During her fellowship at the Department of Water Resources, Shirley analyzed how solar and wind resources could be integrated with the State Water Project’s pumping and generation operations, and what it will take to achieve California’s 24/7 clean…