Balancing Priorities: Water Conservation vs. Climate Effect Mitigation

We’re back with more bonus content to get you through the holidays! Join season two, episode 5 guest, Dr. Soe Myint, as he explores his research on remote water sensing issues and solutions in his Blue Bag Lunch and Learn presentation from March 2023. As the climate becomes more unpredictable, Dr. Myint explores behaviors and strategies for building climate resilience. 

Listen along as Dr. Myint shares his findings... 

• Introducing the Research: Dr. Myint outlines his presentation on several key research areas. (04:17) 

• Examining Ecosystem Health and Sustainability of Coastal Environments: How mangrove forestation declines affect carbon sequestration in coastal regions. (05:21) 

• Ground and Surface Water Changes: Explore the dynamics influencing water changes in Canada. (10:23) 

• Social Inequity and Environmental Justice: Dr. Myint’s studies reveal socioeconomic disparities in climate effect alleviation. (17:33) 

• Water Use and Drought in the Lower Mekong Basin: Explore annual water use variations across several climates and elevations in the region. (26:53) 

• Agriculture vs. Water Conservation: Which crops are most susceptible to drought, and what practices can be used to mitigate water consumption in agriculture? (30:45) 

• Spatial Optimization Model to Confront the Trade-off Between Water Conservation and Heat Alleviation: This NASA funded project explores the relationship between heat alleviation and green infrastructure in relation to water consumption. (35:35) 

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Episode Links and Resources: 

• Full Presentation Recording 

• Blue Bag Lunch & Learn Playlist 

• Dr. Myint’s Texas State University Faculty Profile 

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Theme song:  

Syzygy by Robert E. Mace   

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