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Studying the storm-stopping strength of mangroves
As Marco Garcia enters the third year of his PhD at UGA, he’s investigating how red mangrove trees protect coastal communities from hurricanes by putting their strength to the test. Mangrove trees are found along coastlines and wetlands in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They grow in both fresh and saltwater, allowing them to grow in places other…
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The science behind mining the South’s biggest swamp
At 438,000 acres, the Okefenokee Swamp is one of the largest intact wetlands left on Earth. It’s also–once again–the subject of heated debate over the potential impacts of nearby mining. Over a 30-year saga, multiple plans to mine titanium dioxide (the material that helps brighten the whites of Oreo filling, paint, and more) have been blocked; most recently, the Twin…
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Ensuring success for green agriculture technology– and the people who use it
Across the globe, new technologies are transforming the way we farm. From smart irrigation systems to genetically improved seeds, these innovations promise a future where agriculture is both profitable and sustainable. Programs around the world from nonprofit organizations, such as the Gates Foundation and World Bank, are pitching them as win-win solutions for farmers and the planet–but are they really…
