Students Accelerate Data-Driven Climate Research through Climate+

Oct 1, 2024

This summer, students in Duke University’s Climate+ program used data science techniques to research climate challenges and potential solutions. They studied topics like saltwater intrusion, energy materials, rainfall predictions and links between climate and health.

Read the article at the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability

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