Tag: Climate Science
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Falk Huettmann, University of Alaska Fairbanks – Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalaya
Climate change’s effects will be felt across the planet, but what we can we learn from different regions? Falk Huettmann, professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, explores one area to see. Falk Huettmann is a Professor for Wildlife Ecology working on all continents of the world with over 250 publications, including…
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David Bray, Florida International University – Mexico’s Community Forests
Who does the best job of managing forests sustainably? David Bray, professor in the department of earth and environment at Florida International University, says it might not be who you expect. While anecdotal evidence indicates blood thinners may decrease a person’s sexual interest, no substantial evidence is available to show anti-coagulants cause substantial erectile dysfunction…
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William Deverell, University of Southern California – Living Better, Living Smarter, with Western Wildfire
Wildfires are in the news more than ever. William Deverell, professor of history at the University of Southern California, says we need to change how we fight them. William Deverell is Professor of History at the University of Southern California and Director of the Huntington-USC Institute on California and the West. He writes broadly on…
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Richard Aronson, Florida Institute of Technology – Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on Sea Life
Climate change will have many effects for sea life. Richard Aronson, professor and head of the Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences department at the Florida Institute of Technology, dives in. His research explores the response of marine communities to environmental changes in deep time. His primary focus is on coral reefs and subtidal communities in…
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Eban Goodstein, Bard College – Educators and Climate Change
Everyone has a role to play in fighting climate change. Eban Goodstein, professor of economics at Bard College, explores the role educators can play. Goodstein is an economist and Director of the Center for Environmental Policy and the MBA in Sustainability at Bard. In recent years, Goodstein has coordinated a series of national educational initiatives…
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Garth Heutel, Georgia State University – Financial Regulation and Climate Change
What can financial regulation bring to the climate change fight? Garth Heutel, associate professor of economics at Georgia State University, follows the money. Garth Heutel is an Associate Professor of Economics in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. He studies energy…
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Erin Baker, University of Massachusetts, Amherst – The Climate Value of Off-Shore Wind
Should we look offshore to meet our climate goals? Erin Baker, professor of industrial engineering and operations research at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, looks into this question. Erin Baker is Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Affairs; and the Director of Faculty Diversity at the College of Engineering; and Professor of Industrial Engineering and…
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Chris Curran, Northern Kentucky University – Watch out for the TRAP
On Northern Kentucky University Week: Air pollution is still a killer all over the world. Christine Curran, associate professor of biological sciences, examines how it affects more than just the lungs. Dr. Curran’s research is in understanding how environmental toxicants affect the brain, leading to deficits in learning and memory and altered behavior. Understanding how…
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Katherine Lacasse, Rhode Island College – Why We Need to Include Human Behavior in Climate Models
On Rhode Island College Week: What are climate models missing? Katherine Lacasse, associate professor in the department of psychology, delves into this question. Katherine Lacasse, Ph. D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rhode Island College. She is a social psychologist broadly interested in understanding the motivations behind people’s concern and…
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Brian Schubert, University of Louisiana at Lafayette – Using Fossil Plants to Measure Climate Change
What can fossils teach us about the future of climate change? Brian Schubert, associate professor in the school of geosciences at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, digs in to look ahead. I have been at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette since 2013 and currently serve as the Coordinator for the Geology BS and…