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The Demand for Water: Policy reform and new technologies offer solutions

Jeff Dodge January 02, 2019

Renowned CSU economist Edward Barbier has a few ideas about the world’s increasingly serious water crisis. He says we have mismanaged our freshwater supplies by not charging enough for the natural resource and by sticking to an antiquated system of determining water rights. By looking at governance, policy reform, and new technologies we could protect our freshwater ecosystems and secure sufficient water for our world’s growing population.

Recyclable plastic innovation named ‘Research of the Year 2018’

Anne Manning January 02, 2019

Eugene Chen's lab develops new materials and methods for waste-free, sustainable polymers.

Sociologists ensure water equity flows near and far

SOURCE Contributor January 02, 2019

Water equity is one of the 21st century’s key environmental justice issues. Sociologists work directly with water stakeholders, including farmers, engineers, urban developers, conservationists, lawmakers, and more to bridge communication gaps and ensure that legal, economic and social barriers are considered when policies and collaborative efforts are designed and implemented.

Reliable tropical weather pattern to change in a warming climate

Anne Manning December 27, 2018

While the Madden-Julian Oscillation’s precipitation variations are likely to increase in intensity under a warmer climate, wind variations are likely to increase at a slower rate, or even decrease.

Unusual Spanish connection brings together the humanities and sciences

Jeff Dodge December 20, 2018

A mutual friend, a beer, and a river — all in Spain, 5,000 miles from Colorado — have brought together two CSU faculty members from very different fields, as well as a couple of their students. Jonathan Carlyon, who teaches Spanish language, literature, and culture, and Steve Fassnacht, who teaches watershed science, have come together to provide a comprehensive look at the history and environment of the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

Should I stay or should I go? How people make decisions about disasters

SOURCE Contributor December 20, 2018

When a disaster threatens, how do people decide whether to stay or to evacuate? To rebuild or relocate? How to restore their lives? Prof. Kate Browne’s work with survivors of Hurricane Harvey explores the decisions people make using a novel “assemblage” technique.

The full story on climate change requires the long view

Anne Manning December 17, 2018

A new study shows what nine different world regions have contributed to climate change since 1900, and what will happen moving forward.

Indianapolis Star: What we know about CBD oil and how it can be legally used in Indiana

CVMBS Communications December 17, 2018

The AKC Canine Health Foundation also is sponsoring a study, through Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, to evaluate the use of CBD oil in treatment-resistant dogs with epilepsy.

BBC: Pet selfie takers sought for new study

CVMBS Communications December 10, 2018

Dr. Lori Kogan, of Colorado State University, said the US study suggested 50% of pet owners had their pet as their feature photo on their devices. She said this behaviour offered insights into the close bonds between people and cats and dogs.

Veterinary Practice News: Managing pain in zoological companion animals

CVMBS Communications December 10, 2018

By Miranda Sadar, DVM, DACZM, and Rachel Baden, DVM: It can be challenging to know what type of medication to use and at what dose—whether it be in the clinic or at home for longer-term care—and there is a lot of information available that isn’t the easiest to interpret. This article reviews some common types and dosages of pain medications used to provide analgesia to birds, reptiles, and exotic companion mammals.

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