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Protecting the environment from pharmaceuticals

Up to 29% of pharmaceuticals — both prescription and over-the-counter medications — and personal care products enter the environment each year untreated through human waste and improper disposal. Many water treatment plants are incapable of removing all the harmful chemicals from water systems. Although this is a fairly new area of study, these products are known to have adverse [...]

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Protecting our water

Water continues to be one of the most critical challenges facing agriculture and communities. Land-grant universities are working to discover new ways to increase water efficiency, reduce water use and protect water quality. Here are a few examples of that work: Researchers in Ohio are working to improve soil health and water quality through best agricultural management practices to prevent non-point-source [...]

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Breeding crops tailored for the future

Food crops are constantly under attack by plant diseases and pests that result in losses in crop quantity and quality. Declines in crop health can lead to food waste and threaten global food security. Land-grant universities are breeding plants that are resistant to pests and disease for greater resilience and sustainability. Here are a few examples of that work: Researchers in [...]

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