Wildfire risk goes up where trees and shrubs replace grasses

When shrubs and trees replace grasses, spot fires spread. That makes wildfires more difficult to monitor, control, and suppress.

Kirsten Romaguera-U. Florida • futurity
May 19, 2023 • ~6 min

Allergy season is getting more intense with climate change – we're creating better pollen forecasts to help

Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but a bigger problem is what more carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released.

Allison L. Steiner, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan • conversation
April 20, 2023 • ~8 min

A shortage of native seeds is slowing land restoration across the US, which is crucial for tackling climate change and extinctions

Native plants help damaged landscapes by stabilizing soil, fighting invasive species and sheltering pollinators. Two horticulture experts explain what they’re doing to help develop new seed sources.

John Campanelli, PhD Student in Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, University of Connecticut • conversation
March 28, 2023 • ~9 min

From watering via ice cubes to spritzing with hydrogen peroxide – 4 misguided plant health trends on social media

Plant care advice abounds on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube – but not all of it is good. A plant expert debunks four common recommendations.

Nick Goltz, Assistant Extension Educator and Director, UConn Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Connecticut • conversation
Aug. 16, 2022 • ~7 min

The Southwest is on fire, with iconic deserts and towns at risk – 3 reasons the 2022 fire season is so early and intense

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire – with iconic deserts and towns at risk, Biden issues a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and Biden has issued a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

The Southwest is on fire, iconic deserts and towns are at risk and one governor is calling for a disaster declaration

Fire season is getting longer, and the result is transforming iconic desert ecosystems. The start to 2022 has been so dire, one governor called for a federal disaster declaration.

Molly Hunter, Associate Research Professor in Environment and Natural Resources, University of Arizona • conversation
May 4, 2022 • ~8 min

Raising cattle on native grasses in the eastern U.S. benefits farmers, wildlife and the soil

Growing native grasses as cattle forage is an example of working lands conservation – balancing human use of the land with conservation goals.

Patrick Keyser, Professor of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries and Director, Center for Native Grasslands Management, University of Tennessee • conversation
April 12, 2022 • ~8 min

Pollen season is getting longer and more intense with climate change – here's what allergy sufferers can expect in the future

Rising temperatures mean longer, earlier pollen seasons, but the bigger problem is what carbon dioxide will do to the amount of pollen being released. A 200% increase is possible this century.

Allison L. Steiner, Professor of Atmospheric Science, University of Michigan • conversation
March 15, 2022 • ~8 min

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