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As the United States rapidly builds massive data centers for the development of artificial intelligence, many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact, and it's impact on communities.

The Western Planner organization has named CAPLA Associate Professor Ladd Keith its 2025 Planner of the Year, honoring his pioneering leadership in climate-responsive planning and community resilience across the American West

As the world’s population grows and towns and cities spread, the associated increase in wastewater treatment comes with an overlooked environmental cost: greenhouse-gas emissions.

Karletta Chief, a renowned Diné hydrologist and director of the Indigenous Resilience Center, was named inaugural recipient of the Agnese Nelms Haury Endowed Professorship in Indigenous Resilience for her contributions to the fields of hydrology, Indigenous resilience, environmental justice and climate change outreach and research.

The consortium combines the expertise of U of A faculty members with external partners to take on the dangers that come along with living in extreme heat.

At the University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix, Dr. Melissa M. Herbst-Kralovetz leads a translational women’s health research program focused on the vaginal microbiome — the community of bacteria that plays a crucial role in gynecologic health.

The International Society of Exposure Science (ISES) and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) held their joint conference from August 17-20, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. ISES and ISEE provide opportunities for career development, exchanges of innovative research and ideas, and networking opportunities for exposure scientists and environmental epidemiologists worldwide. This conference featured a women’s networking event, multiple symposia showcasing research, poster sessions, and flash talks to encourage conversation and collaboration.