Tag: Climate Science
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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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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…
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Laura Starks, University of Texas at Austin – The Financial Impact of Poor Corporate Climate Performance
Everything is at risk from the effects of climate change. Laura Starks, professor of finance and distinguished university chair at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, looks into one financial area of concern. Laura T. Starks, Ph.D., is the George Kozmetsky Centennial Distinguished University Chair at the McCombs School of Business, University…
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Shaung-Ye Wu, University of Dayton – What to Expect With Rainfall as Climate Warms
Global warming is causing many changes to weather patterns. Shaung-Ye Wu, professor in the department of geology and environmental geosciences at the University of Dayton, examines some of the changes in precipitation. Dr. Shuang-Ye Wu is a climatologist working in the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at University of Dayton. Her research focuses on how…
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Peter F. Cannavo, Hamilton College – Climate Migration: Facing the Inevitable
Many stand to lose their homes and towns in the face of impending climate change. Peter F. Cannavo, professor and chair of government at Hamilton College, determines best practices going forward. Peter F. Cannavò works and teaches in the areas of political theory; environmental theory and politics; climate politics; and geography and the politics of…