Leah Schleifer

Communications Specialist

Bio

Leah Schleifer is the Communications Specialist for the Water Program. Her work includes outreach and communications surrounding the Water Program’s various reports and projects, such as Aqueduct.

Leah was previously an intern for WRI’s U.S. Climate Initiative, where she supported research on renewable natural gas and land use policies. She has also had internships at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Energy.

Leah holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy, and a Master of Public Policy with an environmental policy specialization, both from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Blog Posts

7 Reasons We're Facing a Global Water Crisis
by Leah Schleifer - August 24, 2017
The global water crisis can be summed up in these "seven deadly sins," from climate change to leaky infrastructure, that water researchers and officials will try to tackle during the 2017 World Water Week.
No Water, No Power
by Jiao Wang, Leah Schleifer and Lijin Zhong - June 29, 2017
Nearly all of the world's electrical generation relies in one way or another on water. Climate change will stress water resources, potentially undermining the power sector.
INSIDER: Rethinking Wastewater Can Help Achieve Both Climate and Development Goals
by Hana Biru, Betsy Otto and Leah Schleifer - March 24, 2017
The combined effects of growing populations, rising incomes and expanding cities will see demand for water rising exponentially, while supply becomes more erratic and uncertain due to climate change. Water scarcity already affects more than 40 percent of the...
Wastewater: The Best Hidden Energy Source You’ve Never Heard Of
by Xiaotian Fu, Leah Schleifer and Lijin Zhong - March 17, 2017
You wouldn't drink wastewater, but it can be converted into a valuable energy source. In fact, some are already trying it, with promising results.

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