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 This article first appeared on the @UGAResearch News site and was written by freelance contributor Katie Price. View the full article here.  Chimborazo Province in Ecuador is a major agricultural center. Changes in freshwater availability and agricultural sustainability affect the province, with important cultural and economic implications for the region. In September 2023, researchers from the University of Georgia Franklin College…

Max Appelbaum, masters student and Graduate Research Assistant in the department of geography/ atmospheric sciences has received an award at this year’s Department of Energy Savannah River National Research Laboratory (SRNL) BSRA Research Poster Session. Appelbaum’s poster, titled “Remote Sensing of the Surface Urban Heat Island to Inform In-Situ Atmospheric Observations" was named best in show. The award was judged by staff scientists across…

University of Georgia Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences, Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 Environmental Achievement Award. This accolade is presented annually by the Environmental Law Institute to individuals or organizations that have made notable contributions to environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability. “Dr. Shepherd’s outstanding career and commitment…

Physical activity plays a vital role in encouraging healthy physical and mental development in children. However, new research from recently graduated Geography Ph.D. student, Jue Yang, reveals that hundreds of counties in the U.S. are in play deserts. These play deserts are areas where designated spaces for play are either nonexistent, unsafe, or inaccessible. According to Dr. Yang’s analysis, about 7% of the United States would qualify as a…