Category: Climate Science
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Mathias Vuille, University at Albany – Exploring Climate Change in South America
On University at Albany Week: Knowing what came before can help us prepare for what’s ahead in our climate’s future. Mathias Vuille, professor in the department of atmospheric and environmental sciences, digs in to search for clues. Mathias Vuille is a professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany.…
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Jamie Goldenberg, University of South Florida – Climate Denial in Response to Existentially Threatening Hurricanes
Climate change is a real threat, so why are so many denying it? Jamie Goldenberg, professor of psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University of South Florida, considers the psychology. Jamie Goldenberg is a Professor of Psychology and Area Director of Cognitive, Neuroscience, and Social Psychology at the University…
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Shuang-Ye Wu, University of Dayton – Global Warming and Weather Disasters
Global warming has contributed to a record number of weather and climate disasters. Shuang-Ye Wu, professor and chair of the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at the University of Dayton, breaks down why. Wu is a climate scientist who uses climate models to project future climate change and its potential impacts on the hydrological…
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Henry Knight Lozano, University of Exeter – California and Florida: From Climate Paradise to Crisis
Some locales known for their pristine weather may be in for rude awakenings in the future. Henry Knight Lozano, senior lecturer in American History at the University of Exeter, examines a couple such places. Dr Henry Knight Lozano is senior lecturer in American History and Director of Liberal Arts at the University of Exeter. His…
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Royel Johnson, University of Southern California – DEI and Climate Change
The climate on college campuses for students can be challenging. Royel Johnson, tenured professor in the Rossier School of Education at University of Southern California, asks students how they’re doing dealing with racism at their institutions. Dr. Royel M. Johnson is Associate Professor and Chair in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC).…
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Candelaria Bergero, University of California, Irvine – How Our Airplanes Can Achieve Net-Zero Emissions
On this Student Spotlight during University of California, Irvine Week: Reducing carbon from transportation is key to our future. Candelaria Bergero, Ph. D. student in Earth system science, examines how to cut emissions from one form of transport. Candelaria Bergero is a Ph.D. student in Earth System science at the University of California, Irvine. She…
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Bistra Dilkina, University of Southern California – In a Warmer World, Half of All Species are on the Move. Where are they going?
On University of Southern California Week: In a warmer world, half of all species are on the move. Where are they going? Bistra Dilkina, associate professor of computer science, examines this. Bistra Dilkina is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. She is also the co-Director of the USC Center…
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Oladele Ogunseitan, University of California, Irvine – Disentangling the Worldwide Web of E-Waste and Climate Change
E-waste is a climate change issue. Oladele Ogunseitan, professor in the department of population health and disease prevention at the University of California, Irvine, looks into combating this. Oladele (Dele) Ogunseitan holds the University of California Presidential Chair at Irvine where he served for more than a decade as Professor and Founding Chair of the…
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Emily Huddart Kennedy, University of British Columbia – We Can’t Stop Climate Change by Hating Each Other
Coming together is crucial to fighting climate change. Emily Huddart Kennedy, associate professor and associate head in the department of sociology at the University of British Columbia, exposes how stereotypes keep us apart. Emily Huddart Kennedy is Associate Professor and Associate Head in the Department of Sociology at UBC and the author of the recently…
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Maurice Huguenin, University of New South Wales – Southern Ocean Takes on the Heat of Climate Change
The oceans play a huge role in keeping our planet healthy. Maurice Huguenin, doctoral candidate at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales, examines one example. Maurice Huguenin is a doctoral candidate at the Climate Change Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. He holds a Master’s degree…