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CESD scientists are engaged in a wide range of research relevant to understanding and adapting to environmental changes and disturbance. They conduct lab and field experiments, and leverage climate modeling to explore the following: Carbon Management; Climate and Atmospheric Dynamics; Environmental Biology; Environmental Resilience; and Water Security.

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Our work is strengthened by a diverse array of scientific expertise, facilities, and custom-fabricated technologies. These enable scientific innovation and cutting-edge research, which CESD scientists share with the world through their publications.