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Water, Drought & Flooding

Water is the most elemental ingredient of life; its regular availability is essential to our economies and to civilization itself. Climate change and population growth put water at the nexus of multiple issues including catastrophic droughts and flooding, while water’s ecological role remains a fundamental subject of research. 

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A Half-Century at the Forefront
From mathematical models to practical solutions: Research tackles water challenges around the globe

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