Protection of the Environment
Paul Hearty – University of North Carolina Wilmington
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.
Mark Hunter – University of Michigan
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.
Moths Flourishing Despite Climate Change
Denise Dearing – University of Utah
“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.
Public Awareness of Critical Issues
Marsha Regenstein – George Washington University
The Affordable Care Act extends health care benefits to people who are currently incarcerated. Marsha Regenstein, a professor in the department of health policy at George Washington University, observes how the law will benefit inmates in the short and long term.
Betsy Shenkman – University of Florida
Can a conditional economic bump help improve overall health? Dr. Betsy Shenkman, professor and department chair of The University of Florida’s Department of Health Outcomes and Policy, is tracking the effects of money spent specifically on one’s health.
Can You Pay People To Be Healthy?
Radu Sporea – University of Surrey
Harnessing the full potential of solar power might indeed solve the world’s ongoing energy crisis. Of course, this is much easier said than done. Radu Sporea, an engineer at The University of Surrey, discusses the potential obstacles.
Andrew Mendelson – Temply University
Can any mobile phone user become a photojournalist? Andrew Mendelson, chair of Temple University’s journalism department, examines the role of cell phone cameras as part of the journalistic landscape.
