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Crops & Soil
Photo by Matthias Ripp
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Water
Photo by Sharon Mollerus
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Atmosphere & Climate
Photo by Edward Stojakovic
The foundation of life depends on soil, water, and climate. The research we do focuses on the interactions of these three areas, improving our understanding of the world around us, helping to solve big issues of climate change, food production, water resources, environmental justice, and sustainability.