Cause and scope of the Uttarakhand disaster
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In February, the Uttarakhand region of India experienced a humanitarian tragedy when a wall of rock and ice collapsed and formed a debris flow.
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Trees and lawns beat the heat
As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.
Read MoreWater towers at risk as glaciers recede
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Research provides new insight on mountain glacier-derived water resource systems, impacting up to 1.9 billion people globally.
Read MoreThe role of youth in renewable energy
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On Oct. 21-25, 2019, urban ecology students at the University of Utah Asia Campus presented to international leaders at the Global Green Growth Institute’s flagship conference.
Read MoreHimalayan glaciers’ melting has doubled
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Rising temperatures has accelerated the melting of this huge region dramatically since the start of the 21st century.
Read MoreWATER MUSEUM
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Graduate students in the “Global Changes and Society” course knew they were signing up for an interdisciplinary project, but they never imagined that project would be a museum.
Read MoreLISTENING FOR SOLUTIONS
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Students collaborate to explore water issues and solutions in Hyderabad, India.
Read MoreFARMING WITHOUT SOIL
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U student’s hydroponics research among 18 projects showcased at iFellows symposium July 27.
Read MoreALUM LOOKS TO MAKE A SPLASH IN UK
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Recent U alumnus Matthew Kirkegaard reflects on his undergraduate career and upcoming journey to the United Kingdom as a Fulbright Scholar.
Read MoreA Healthier U
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-8″] KEEPING HYDRATED DURING THE WARM SUMMER MONTHS Adequate fluid intake is needed for proper hydration and allowing your body to function at its best. According the Institute of Medicine healthy individuals can typically meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking at meals. However, elderly, young children, athletes, sick individuals […]
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[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-9″] HYDRATION The loss of even 2 percent body water weight (3 pounds for a 150-pound athlete) during an exercise bout can inhibit physical and mental performance. Tips to avoid dehydration Arrive at your event hydrated so you are not playing catch-up. Begin hydrating within the first 30 minutes of the exercise bout. […]
Read MoreVISITING SCHOLARS
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Four scholars from Pakistan have arrived at the U to study water quality.
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