Trees and lawns beat the heat
As climate change pushes cities towards dangerous temperatures, planners must balance mitigating heat and preserving water resources.
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Seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods
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Seismic stations may provide a real-time, remote monitoring system to give early warnings of glacial lake outburst floods that devastate downstream communities. Global warming is drastically increasing the risk of these floods.
Read MoreOur energy hunger is tethered to our economic past
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Civilization may need to “forget the flame” to reduce CO2 emissions.
Read MoreRising temps put desert shrubs in high-efficiency mode
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Long-term observations track Mojave Desert plants’ responses to climate change.
Read MoreInsights into climate change during origin of dinosaurs
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An international team reveals discoveries about an unusual time called the ‘Carnian Pluvial Episode.’
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
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Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Read MoreChanging forests
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In a warming climate, tree communities, particularly in more arid regions, are becoming more drought tolerant primarily through the death of less hardy trees.
Read MoreGroundbreaking theater piece takes on the subject of climate change
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Phantom Limb Company’s Falling Out examines the earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear meltdown that ravaged the region of Fukushima, Japan in March of 2011.
Read MoreAustralia on fire: What are the impacts?
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The wildfires in Australia are among the most severe in history.
Read MoreTaking action to improve air quality
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“The Utah Roadmap” outlines a Utah approach to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreWe’ll start with thermostats
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Students participating in an Honors College Praxis Lab set out to impact climate change—starting with thermostats.
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