The impacts of climate change are felt not only in the changing of Earth’s temperature but in the effects of extreme weather: record-breaking heat waves, floods, droughts, thunderstorms, tornadoes and hurricanes are following an increased trend in frequency and intensity. Duke University and Duke Health are engaging in purposeful partnerships with state and community leaders across North […]
Communities across the world are becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate shocks like floods and droughts—how will the future of climate change be impacted by funding public and private investments into the sustainable infrastructure required to mitigate climate crises in the future? Join us for a virtual discussion with a panel of our Duke experts to […]
Quantum 101 for Policymakers Venue: Dirksen Office Building, Room SD-106 Agenda: Monday, June 16th, 12:00-1:30 pm ET 12:00-12:30 Briefing 12:30-1:30 Q&A and interactive showcase The briefing and showcase are designed to equip congressional and federal agency staff with a foundational understanding of quantum science, technology, education and workforce development. As quantum advances rapidly from lab-based research to real-world […]
Mineral mining has long been a cornerstone of North Carolina’s economy, from its early leadership in gold mining before the 1849 California gold rush to its current strength in industrial minerals such as clay and crushed stone. The state also holds rare deposits of critical minerals, like lithium, which underpin many of the technologies that […]
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