Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition

In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.

Junghyun Lim, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min

Five jellyfish species you may encounter more often in UK's warming seas

UK is home to a diverse range of jellyfish species – encounters with them may become more frequent as the ocean warms.

Abigail McQuatters-Gollop, Associate Professor of Marine Conservation, University of Plymouth • conversation
Sept. 25, 2023 ~6 min


As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, global warming's intensifying impact becomes more clear

There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise. But the increase is much higher in the mountains, scientists found.

Mohammed Ombadi, Assistant Professor of Climate and Space Sciences Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 ~7 min

As extreme downpours trigger flooding around the world, scientists take a closer look at global warming's role

There’s a rule of thumb that rainfall intensity increases by about 7% per degree Celsius as temperatures rise. But the increase is much higher in the mountains, scientists found.

Mohammed Ombadi, Assistant Professor of Climate and Space Sciences Engineering, University of Michigan • conversation
Sept. 19, 2023 ~7 min

Keeping your cool in a warming world: 8 steps to help manage eco-anxiety

A therapist shares advice for harnessing your stress over climate change and other environmental harms and putting it to work.

Karen Magruder, Assistant Professor of Practice in Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington • conversation
Sept. 18, 2023 ~8 min

North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning

Thick smoke pouring in from Canada’s wildfires canceled baseball games and pushed air quality in major US cities to the worst in the world.

Peter S. Thorne, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair, Professor of Environmental Health, University of Iowa • conversation
Sept. 1, 2023 ~9 min

Looking for a US 'climate haven' away from heat and disaster risks? Good luck finding one

Even ‘climate havens’ face a riskier future, and infrastructure often isn’t built to handle climate change. But there are steps cities can take to prepare.

Earl Lewis, Director and Founder, Center for Social Solutions, Professor of History, Afroamerican and African Studies, and public policy, University of Michigan • conversation
Aug. 23, 2023 ~10 min

Maui's deadly wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looks at who is at risk and why.

Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min


Deadly wildfires burn across Maui – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looks at who is at risk and why.

Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

Maui wildfires burn through Lahaina – it's a reminder of the growing risk to communities that once seemed safe

Human exposure to wildfires in the US more than doubled in the past two decades. A climate scientist looked at who is at risk and why.

Mojtaba Sadegh, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, Boise State University • conversation
Aug. 9, 2023 ~6 min

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