Category: Climate Science
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Mark Hunter, University of Michigan – Flourishing Despite Climate Change
Naturally, species react differently to climate change. Dr. Mark Hunter, a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at The University of Michigan, observed forest moths over a landmark 30 year study. Dr. Mark Hunter is the Henry A. Gleason Collegiate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. He…
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Denise Dearing, University of Utah – Pikas Adapting to Climate Change
“They may be more resistant to climate change than we thought” says Dr. Denise Dearing in an article that originally appeared on University of Utah News Center website. She’s talking about pikas. These rabbit-like mammals are being forced to adapt to the changing climate. Denise Dearing is studying the evolution of pika diet and observing…
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Paul Hearty, UNC Wilmington – Climate Change Patterns
What’s the best way to study climate change? Paul Hearty, associate professor in the Environmental Studies department at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, is looking back in time in order to make conclusions about the future of our environment. Paul Hearty is an associate professor in the Environmental Studies Department at the University of…
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Hans Meltofte, Aarhus University – Arctic Biodiversity Threatened By Climate Change
Rising temperatures are threatening the biodiversity of the Arctic. Dr. Hans Meltofte, senior scientist at Denmark’s Aarhus University, describes the negative impact of climate change in this area as “already visible” and details the serious ecological consequences that are resulting. Dr. Hans Meltofte is a senior advisor and senior scientists in Aarhus University’s Department of Bioscience.…
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Frederic Bouchard, Université Laval – Canada’s Lakes Move Toward Widespread Dessication
A decrease in the amount of snowfall in Canada may have far reaching results. Dr. Frederic Bouchard, post-doctoratal research fellow at Université Laval, is studying the climate models of many areas across Canada and making predictions about the ecology of the area based on his findings. Frederic Bouchard PhD is a post-doctoral fellow at the…