A New World for Microbes Investigating the Plastisphere

GCC affiliate Dr. Austin Gray is featured in Coastwatch, published by @SeaGrantNC, for his NSF CAREER-funded research on how microplastics are reshaping freshwater ecosystems—starting with microbes.

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Virginia Tech economist tapped to help U.S. rethink the value of natural resources Klaus Moeltner is part of an elite group of economists working to integrate the economic value of natural resources into national economic accounting systems like gross domestic product.

Dr. Klaus Moeltner, GCC affiliate, is helping the U.S. rethink GDP by factoring in natural resources. Recently invited to a White House roundtable, he's also using machine learning to guide better climate policy.

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Tree blossoms in foreground covering university building.

🌍 It’s Earth Month at VT! 🌱

From cleanups to habitat creation, tree plantings & sustainable fashion—there’s something for everyone.

🗓️ Events all April across Blacksburg!

🔗 Full schedule: www.vt.edu/sustainabili...

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