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  <title><![CDATA[Presenting Science: Basalt Rock Dust as an Alternative to Agricultural Limestone for Improving Crop Yield and Reducing Greenhouse Gases]]></title>
  <body><![CDATA[<p>Join us for the next event in the Presenting Science series with Dr. Chris Reinhard, Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.</p><p>Dr. Reinhard will explore how basalt rock dust can capture atmospheric CO₂, improve soil health and crop yields through enhanced weathering, and serve as a potential alternative to agricultural lime based on findings from long-term field trials and practical implementation considerations.</p><h2><a href="https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ca4uGmUumUtyZ0"><strong>RSVP HERE</strong></a></h2><p><strong>Date:&nbsp;</strong>Wednesday, July 29, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp;6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.</p><p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Rafael Bras Rm, John Lewis Student Center</p>]]></body>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p>Dr. Reinhard will explore how basalt rock dust can capture atmospheric CO₂, improve soil health and crop yields through enhanced weathering, and serve as a potential alternative to agricultural lime based on findings from long-term field trials and practical implementation considerations.</p><h2><a href="https://gatech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ca4uGmUumUtyZ0"><strong>RSVP HERE</strong></a></h2><p><strong>Date:&nbsp;</strong>Wednesday, July 29, 2026</p><p><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp;6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.</p><p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Rafael Bras Rm, John Lewis Student Center</p><p>This event series is brought to you by the Friends of Sciences, an alumni group within the College of Sciences.&nbsp;</p>]]></value>
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