Water
Research related to water issues in the Lamm Lab
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Authors: Kristin Gibson, Alexa Lamm , Kevan Lamm, Jessica Holt, and Kyle Maurice Woosnam Kristin presented research about single-use bottled water use at the National Agricultural Communications Symposium (NACS) held in Atlanta, Georgia, February 4-5. The study was part of her dissertation. The presentation addressed single-use bottled water use in national parks by exploring the influence of visual communication interventions designed for…
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The 2024 National Agricultural Communications Symposium was held February 4-5th in Atlanta, Georgia. Along with other Lamm Lab members, Olivia Erskine presented her paper, authored with committee members Alexa Lamm, Kevan Lamm, and Catherine Sanders, titled “Public engagement in community gardens: Communicating to prepare for climate change impacts on gardens”, which is part of her…
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Emerging environmental contaminants (EECs, e.g., perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances [PFAS], heavy metals, trace elements, harmful algal bloom products, and micro- and nano-plastics) can impact drinking water and water used for irrigation of food crops. In fact, previous research has shown irrigation water containing EECs can be absorbed into food crops (i.e., produce and grain, meat,…
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Emily Dustman and Dr. Alexa Lamm attended the International Plant Propagators’ Society western region meeting in Temecula, CA to conduct focus groups with nursery and greenhouse growers perceptions related to the use of plastic on farm and how it relates to their water. Lively discussions with 24 growers over a period of three days elevated…
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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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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 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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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…