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When Geological Processes Collide– Exploring the Link Between Earthquakes and Glaciers

September 6, 2021September 12, 2022 Brianne Palmer 0 Comments Alaska, Climate Change, geology, glaciers

What happens when glaciers melt? Scientists have discussed numerous effects of deglaciation including sea level rise and loss of habitats but recently, geologists have been thinking about how glaciers interact with the crust of the earth. Researchers from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks found a link between melting glaciers and earthquakes in Southeast Alaska which adds new understanding about the indirect effects of climate change and the role of humans in natural disasters.

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Can the toughest animal survive climate change?

September 3, 2021September 16, 2022 Brandi Pessman 0 Comments Climate Change, tardigrades, warming, water bears

Global temperatures are increasing around the world due to climate change. While some animals can survive the harsh conditions, many will die off. Researchers have turned to the toughest animal alive, and it is not a lion, tiger, or bear as you might expect. Sometimes called a (water) bear, the toughest animal is microscopic and lives in the soil. Will they be able to take the heat?

Cities Climate Environmental Science Human Exposure and Public Health

Hot take – we need diverse and rich tree species, not just more trees to reduce the urban heat island effect

July 12, 2021September 16, 2022 Jessica Wright 0 Comments #greenspace, #urbandesign, Ecology, Trees

Wang, X., M. Dallimer, C.E. Scott, W. Shi, J. Gao. (2020). Tree species richness and diversity predicts the magnitude of

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The Urban Heat Island Challenge – How to quantify this pressing concern for cities facing a changing climate

May 25, 2021September 16, 2022 Jessica Wright 0 Comments city, climate resiliency, heat, human health, urban planning

Sangiorgio, V., Fiorito, F., & Santamouris, M. (2020). Development of a holistic urban heat island evaluation methodology. Scientific Reports, 10(1),

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Public Health & Urban Trees – What you need to know

April 19, 2021March 25, 2023 Jessica Wright 0 Comments government, infrastructure, street trees, urban planning

Read all about the public health benefits of trees in cities. Team of researchers complete scoping literature review to help urban planners learn about the importance of urban trees.

Climate Remote Environments Science through time

The churning seas are slowing down: The Atlantic Ocean circulation at its weakest in millennia

April 10, 2021September 16, 2022 Lucila Bloemendaal 0 Comments circulation, Climate Change, Ocean

In the Atlantic Ocean there is a giant “river” that affects many aspects of life for us terrestrial dwellers, from the regional climates we enjoy to the sea level at our shore. This “river” is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), one of the planet’s major ocean circulation systems. The ocean has been churning for millenia through this circulation system, but now there are signs of change.

Animal behavior Case Studies Climate Environmental Science

Increasing Temperatures and Decreasing Insect Populations

March 9, 2021September 16, 2022 Elisabeth Lang 0 Comments Climate Change, insects, warming

Without insects, we wouldn’t have all of the edible plants that we rely on as important parts of our diets and entire ecosystems would be in trouble. Despite their importance, insects face many threats, including climate change. Through a literature review, a group of scientists found that increasing temperatures due to climate change and the resulting ecosystem changes are a leading cause of insect population declines globally. Some species have disappeared completely. However, different species respond to climate change differently. Monitoring and understanding their responses can help us prevent their loss.

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The “Heartbreaking” Effect of Algal Blooms – Heart disease and the Southern Sea Otter

February 4, 2021September 12, 2022 Brianne Palmer 0 Comments Conservation, health, marine pollution, ocean health, Pollution, toxins

Our favorite hand-holding marine mammals, sea otters, are threatened by environmental toxins. Chemicals produced by algae blooms move up the food chain and cause a multitude of diseases in top predators. A new study documented how algae blooms cause heart disease in sea otters, what this means for our own seafood consumption, and proposes solutions to our pollution.

Climate Environmental Science Science through time

Dead plants breathe new life into botanical research

January 18, 2021September 16, 2022 Sienna Wessel 0 Comments biodiversity, botany, Climate Change, Ecology, herbaria, natural collections, phenology

I’ll never forget the first time that I stepped into a herbarium. Picture a room full of towering metal cabinets. Inside, there are thousands of pressed plants carefully glued onto special paper upon which thoughtfully recorded field notes describe the plant’s habitat, location, life stage, and more. At a moment’s notice I can still recall the unique smell of preserved plants, reminiscent of the comforting scent that lofts when ruffling the pages of an old book. In those days, as a budding botanist, I never questioned the immense value of these collections. Then, when I learned that one herbarium in seven has closed in the last twenty-five years (Deng 2015), I realized that we simply aren’t talking enough about all the unique ways that old plants can fuel modern science.

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Waste-to-Energy or Wasted Energy?

January 18, 2021September 16, 2022 Mary Davis 0 Comments renewables, Waste-to-energy

What happens with our waste? Out-of-sight, out-of-mind. Despite our best efforts, and maybe a few new year’s resolutions, a lot