It all has to do with our atmosphere. We may not always think about it, but we are basically living in a giant ocean of air.
See the full answer, featuring WSU environmental engineer Shelley Pressley, at the Dr. Universe website.
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TEACHxWSU 2023 registration open for Oct. 20 events
A morning keynote address at 9:30 a.m. and several afternoon sessions are offered in‑person at WSU Pullman as well as virtually for participants system-wide as part of the second annual TeachxWSU.
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Climate change expected to decrease window for controlled burns
Rising temperatures will cut the number of days when conditions favor prescribed fires in summer and spring by 17% on average across the western U.S., a study found.
WSU Libraries to host Banned Books Week roundtable Oct. 4, share banned book favorites
The event takes place from 12:10–1 p.m. in the Terrell Library atrium at WSU Pullman and online. Librarians also provide reading suggestions to commemorate the week that celebrates the freedom to read.
Organization provides kindness, safe space for LGBTQ+ students in agriculture
Students for Cultivating Change plans to advocate for LGBTQ+ students within CAHNRS by creating visible, inclusive community spaces and providing professional development opportunities.
EU policymakers look to WSU gene-editing expertise
Professor Jon Oatley was recently invited to speak at an EU conference on agricultural biotechnology about his research on gene-editing livestock.
Business technology symposium explores role of information systems in business success
The symposium, “Information Systems: The Backbone of Business,” is free and open to the public. It will be held 1–3 p.m. Friday at the CUB Auditorium and livestreamed.
Monitoring a potential government shutdown
WSU President Kirk Schulz addresses system-wide efforts underway to prepare for a potential federal government shutdown.