New research finds that in dry years, birds funnel into the greenness of river environments, but overcrowding may increase competition for habitat and resources.
drought
In dry years, rivers become birds’ crowded corridors
U scientists on the 2021 IPCC climate report
Learn what the findings mean for the future of research and our planet.
Harmful algal blooms in Utah
Learn about the phenomenon and how to stay safe.
Campus lawns will survive, not thrive
Green grass is giving way to a brownish-yellow hue as the U plays its part to conserve water.
Reflections of drought in literature
This natural disaster has been pervasive throughout history inspiring many to write about its effects on humanity and the environment.
Indigenous land-use reduced catastrophic wildfires on the Fish Lake Plateau
U researchers found that 1,000 years ago, the Fremont used cultural burning to reduce the risk for large-scale wildfire activity in mountain environments.
Drought’s one-two punch
Researchers look into the effects of repeated droughts on different kinds of forests.
Know the risks of investing in forests
Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Changing forests
In a warming climate, tree communities, particularly in more arid regions, are becoming more drought tolerant primarily through the death of less hardy trees.
A warning for the future?
Research shows disruptions rippled out from climate change in South America.