Matthew C. Nisbet
Associate Professor, American University
Contributions
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Can the Great Lakes continue to fend off an increasingly thirsty world? A 2008 interstate compact prevents distant dry places from siphoning off Great Lakes water. But…
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What are coastal nuclear power plants doing to address climate threats? As shorelines creep inland and storms worsen, nuclear reactors around the world face new…
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OPINION: Let’s follow New Zealand’s lead and make people and nature as important as GDP By requiring planners to consider impacts on society and the environment as well as economics, New…
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Has the Netherlands figured out how to mainstream seaweed? Despite its environmental benefits, using local seaweed for food can be a tough sell. Some think…
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OPINION: Now more than ever, scientists need to communicate better. Here’s how. Sharing research effectively boils down to one simple concept: Tell a good story.
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As synthetic microfibers infiltrate food, water and air, how can we prevent future release? Scientists and manufacturers are looking for ways to keep synthetic microfibers from getting into…
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This idea helped rescue a city of 3.8 million from a water crisis When water shortages loomed in Chennai, India, one man’s campaign to conserve rainwater saved the…
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OPINION: Science denialism is dangerous. But so is science imperialism. Calls for strict science-based decision making on complex issues like GMOs and geoengineering can…