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Mark Stone @MarkStone

Prof, Biological Systems Engineering @UNLincoln. Director, PRAIRIE Initiative. Geospatial AI for socio-ecological resilience.

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Exited to catalyze this efffort at UNL: Nebraska Launches PRAIRIE Initiative to Lead AI Education and Research mediahub.unl.edu/media/26233

Nebraska Launches PRAIRIE Initiative to Lead AI Education and Research

Find out more about the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's PRAIRIE Initiative at https://prairie.unl.edu/

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New from the PRAIRIE Initiative: our first publication, “Responsible AI in Teaching and Learning.” Practical guiding principles and guardrails for higher ed, with a focus on AI literacy and durable skills. lnkd.in/gUfiFfAn #ResponsibleAI #AILiteracy #AIinEducation

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Nebraska Law@UNLCollegeofLaw
1 Dec 2023
Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor visited the College of Law in October 2001 and was awarded the Willa Cather Medal from former University of Nebraska Chancellor Harvey Perlman. The first female on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor died today at 93.
Former Chancellor Perlman awarding the Willa Cather Medal to Justice O'Connor.

ALT Former Chancellor Perlman awarding the Willa Cather Medal to Justice O'Connor.

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santosh pitla@SantoshPitla
25 Aug 2023
Meet our dynamic group of @unlbsegsa officers. They already have a solid plan for AY 23-24, so proud of this team and can't wait to see all the amazing professional and social activities this group will do for @UNL_BSE graduate students !! @UNLGradStudies @UNL_CASNR @Shaswati_B_
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Had an incredible time this week learning about all of the great research, extension, and educational work happening across Nebraska through IANR! @PhrecIrrigation @UNLExtPanhandle @UNL_IANR @UNLincoln #IANRontheRoad #RoadsScholarAlumni @RodneyDBennett
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Nebraska Research@UNLresearch
24 May 2023
"Husker scientists have their hands on the controls of a farming revolution as they study robotics, sensors and artificial intelligence. 'All the cool stuff' -- @SenatorFischer @UNL_IANR nebraska.tv/news/ntvs-grow/n…

Nebraska breaks records for ag research bucking national, global trends

Nebraska is an agricultural powerhouse, and record research funding reflects that in spite of a national trend where ag research has been on the decline.Husker

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Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦
@cmclymer
8 Oct 2022
One of the most interesting videos I’ve ever seen.

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18 Apr 2022
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Blue corn and melons: meet the seed keepers reviving ancient, resilient crops

In north-western New Mexico, traditional Indigenous farming methods are being passed down to protect against the effects of climate crisis

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Guardian Environment
@guardianeco
29 Mar 2022
Three months after a wildfire swept through, displaced residents struggle to rebuild theguardian.com/world/2022/m…

Three months after a wildfire swept through, displaced Colorado residents struggle to rebuild

Inadequate insurance, delayed payments and complex building codes have slowed the return to two Colorado towns

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Climate Reality
@ClimateReality
19 Jul 2021
The EU is stepping up with bold, detailed plans to combat the climate crisis. Because we owe it to future generations to act! reuters.com/business/environ…

EU launches big climate plan for "our children and grandchildren"

European Union policymakers on Wednesday unveiled their most ambitious plan yet to tackle climate change, aiming to turn green goals into concrete action this decade and set an example for the...

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Michael E. Campana@WaterWired
18 Jul 2021
"When you invent the ship, you invent the shipwreck." - Paul Virilio
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Yale Environment 360@YaleE360
3 Jun 2021
From California to Maine, tribes are regaining control of aboriginal lands, and some are using traditional knowledge to protect these ancestral grounds. e360.yale.edu/features/how-r…

How Returning Lands to Native Tribes Is Helping Protect Nature

From California to Maine, land is being given back to Native American tribes who are committing to managing it for conservation. Some tribes are using traditional knowledge, from how to support...

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Yale Environment 360@YaleE360
9 Jun 2021
Scientists believe that rising levels of carbon dioxide may be fueling blooms of red, snow-borne microalgae in the Alps, a phenomenon known as "glacier blood." e360.yale.edu/digest/in-glac…
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UN Biodiversity
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9 Jun 2021
📣 COMING UP: Launch of the @IPBES and @IPCC_CH #BiodiversityClimateScience Report 📗 The new report is the product of a 4-day workshop between 50 leading #biodiversity and climate experts. It marks the first collaboration between the two bodies. 💡 📅 10 June, 3 p.m. CEST
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UN Food Systems Coordination Hub
@FoodSystems
9 Jun 2021
"Today’s externalities are tomorrow’s risks and day after tomorrow’s losses. To enable a #FoodSystemTransformation we need to reprogram our economic systems to recognize measure and value externalities" @PavanSukhdev #NaturePositiveFood #TrueValueFood teebweb.org/our-work/agrifoo…
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Secretary Deb Haaland
@SecDebHaaland
9 Jun 2021
I was shocked to learn that nationally, almost 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These tips do an excellent job outlining the common mishaps that can spark incredible damage in a community: doi.gov/blog/10-tips-prevent…

10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires | U.S. Department of the Interior

Nationally, almost nine out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property and our precious natural resources. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a...

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Eastern Washington in first-of-its-kind drought advisory with dry conditions across US mynorthwest.com/2954059/east…

Eastern Washington in first-of-its-kind drought advisory with dry conditions across US - MyNorthw...

While much of the Western United States suffers from extreme drought, Eastern Washington is not quite as bad -- but a drought advisory is still in place.

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Progress in Las Vegas apnews.com/article/nevada-dr…

Drought-stricken Nevada enacts ban on 'non-functional' grass

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed legislation to make the state the first in the U.S. to ban certain kinds of grass.

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"Mega-drought" takes dramatic toll on Colorado River system that provides water to 40 million people cbsnews.com/news/mega-drough… via @cbsthismorning

"Mega-drought" takes dramatic toll on Colorado River system that provides water to 40 million people

Water levels at Lake Mead, the rapidly-depleting reservoir at Hoover Dam, may force the federal government to make a drastic and historic decision affecting Southwest farmers.

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Jose M. Cerrato@JoseM_Cerrato
25 Feb 2021
Invitation for Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12pm MT, @unmcwe Distinguished Lecture Series, Dr. Rosemary W.H. Carroll @rcarrollcb @DRIScience : Snowmelt to Streamflow
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