New center brings U-EPIC research power to the energy transition
The interdisciplinary center helps make sure no one gets left behind in the transition to clean energy
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Ecological tipping point: 5+ El Niño events per century
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Anthropologists discovered a frequency threshold causes dramatic changes in marine and terrestrial eastern Pacific ecosystems, and offers a look into our future.
Read MorePost-Roe, millions will travel farther for abortion care
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State-level legislation that restricts abortions would create “abortion care deserts” that primarily impact people of color and those in poverty.
Read MoreClimate change induced refugee crisis, chronic war, in ancient Peru
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Their findings suggest that climate change has the potential to harm all populations, either directly or indirectly, through destabilization and refugee crises.
Read MoreCelebrate 50 years of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Outgoing dean Cindy Berg reflects on the importance, history and future of the social sciences in addressing societal challenges.
Read MoreFriendships in the Utah State Legislature
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When collaborating outside their social circles to enact policies, Utah state legislators tend to build enduring bipartisan relationships.
Read MoreWant to make the world a better place? Think about getting an MPA
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An MPA gives students the tools to be effective public servants.
Read MoreClimate drove 7,000 years of dietary changes
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Projected climatic changes will be essential to predict health and well-being for populations in the future.
Read MoreHuman behavior sabotages CO2-reducing strategies
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A study found that the “rebound effect” negates some of the benefits of U.S. states’ policies aimed at improving efficiency and renewable energy sources in the residential sector.
Read MoreProtecting the past at Bears Ears
Bears Ears is not just about boundaries, it’s about management.
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