Newswise — According to new released by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Global Monitoring Laboratory the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased.
The data shows carbon dioxide has increased by 3.75 parts per million in 2024 which is the fastest amount of growth recorded.
The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight on this new data. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, [email protected].
, is a senior research scientist and professorial lecturer in the department of environmental and occupational health at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. He researches ambient air pollution, and projects he has led topics ranging from understanding the emission sources of pollution to assessing the health impacts experienced by the populations pollution impacts. A video of Gaige Kerr talking about the findings of a recent study on pollution and health can be found .
, an assistant research professor at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health is an expert on climate change, environmental occupational health and global environmental health.
is the director of Strategic Initiatives and Professor at the GW School of Media and Public Affairs as well as the Executive Director of the GW Alliance for a Sustainable Future. An Emmy-award winning journalist, Sesno’s diverse journalism career spanning four decades includes more than two decades at CNN as a White House correspondent, anchor, Sunday talk show host, Washington Bureau Chief, and Special Correspondent.
, professor of geography, is an expert on urban sustainability, sustainability and sustainable development, environmental issues in cities, and cities and immigration. She can also discuss the impact of climate change and natural disasters on communities and the social, economic and political forces that mediate or exacerbate these natural hazards.
is the Director of the Institute for Corporate Responsibility; Research Professor, Strategic Management and Public Policy; and Associate Faculty at the School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University. He manages the administrative, research and extracurricular activities of ICR. Forrer conducts research and teaches courses on corporate social responsibility, sustainable supply chains, impact investing, business and peace, ESG, circular business models, and public-private partnerships. He is faculty advisor for two GW student groups – the Socially Responsibility Investment Fund and Compass: An Impact Investment Advisory.
; Glen Earl Weston research professor at the GW Law School. Hammond is a nationally recognized expert in energy, environmental and administrative law. Prior to teaching, Hammond was an environmental engineer bringing fluency between the intersection of law, science and policy. Hammond has held a presidential appointment at the Department of Energy, where serving as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, Regulation and Enforcement as well as Deputy General Counsel for Environment and Litigation. Hammond’s publications include legal analyses of CWA issues and peer-reviewed hydrological studies.
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