Environmental Issues
Research related to the environment and the human elements of communicating about these issues.
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Recent research the Lamm Lab engaged in was just published in Regional Environmental Change focused on transforming challenges into opportunities for a water-secure future. Despite robust policies and substantial support, the diffusion of modern irrigation systems in Iran remains a critical challenge. In this study, I got to partner with an amazing team of global scientists to explore why farmers have…
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Climate change impacts every facet of our lives, including agriculture, one of the most climate-sensitive sectors. Action is needed to mitigate the effects of climate change, and farmers play a critical role in this endeavor. However, a significant challenge lies in the fact that many farmers around the world are not fully engaged in climate…
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Specialty crop growers are facing a series of challenges that are pushing them to explore new methods of cultivation. With the dwindling availability of fumigants, increasing pest pressure, unpredictable weather patterns, and the need for adaptable production practices, many growers are making a significant shift from traditional in-ground farming to soilless culture. This transition is…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm is a participant, and Georgia state lead, for NC1186 – a multi-state research project focused on improving water quality and reducing water use within the landscape and greenhouse industry. The annual meeting was recently held in Cincinnati, OH where Lamm and Kristin Gibson shared their latest research findings related to public opinions…
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The Lamm Lab recently published an article in Foods titled: The influence of sustainability on identities and food consumption: Implications for food systems education for Generation Z. The team of scholars, led by Kristin Gibson included Dr. Katie Sanders, Allison Byrd, Dr. Kevan Lamm and Dr. Alexa Lamm. The entire article can be found here.…
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The Lamm lab was busy this summer working on articles for Water! The team published two articles focused on water protection from data that was collected from residents of Florida, Georgia, and Alabama in the fall of 2022. Encouraging water protection through donation: Examining the effects of intention to engage in personal water conservation behaviors on…
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A huge congratulations to Kristin Gibson, who is now a doctoral candidate and ABD. She had an amazing proposal defense today, with advanced research that combines environmental education and science communication research in new and innovative ways to assist us in combatting the plastic crisis. Specifically, she will be examining U.S. perceptions regarding single-use plastic…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm is currently guest editing a special issue in the international journal Sustainability to highlight research showcasing areas where farmers’ perceptions are utilized to understand the barriers and enablers associated with political planning in support of sustainability. We are faced with complicated and difficult challenges as we strive to supply and distribute enough…
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Lamm Lab members Kristin Gibson and Olivia Erskine traveled to Portland, Maine for the 2023 International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) conference. The conference addressed issues including environmental justice, global resource management, and the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources. During the five-day conference, Kristin and Olivia attended presentations by scholars from…
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Three Lamm Lab members were recently recognized for their outstanding academic work at the recent Association for Communication (ACE) Conference in Asheville, North Carolina. Dr. Katie Sanders, Kristin Gibson, and Dr. Alexa Lamm received the honor of 2023 Article of the Year in the Journal of Applied Communications for their work titled “Perceived Government Control…