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U scientists on the 2021 IPCC climate report

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Learn what the findings mean for the future of research and our planet.

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August 20, 2021

Cause and scope of the Uttarakhand disaster

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In February, the Uttarakhand region of India experienced a humanitarian tragedy when a wall of rock and ice collapsed and formed a debris flow.

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June 10, 2021

Evacuating under dire wildfire scenarios

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A study proposes a new framework for simulating dire scenarios, defined as when there is less time to evacuate an area from a wildfire than is required.

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May 24, 2021

Air pollution spikes reduce test scores

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More frequent peak air pollution exposure was associated with reduced math and English language arts test scores for third graders in all primary public schools in Salt Lake County.

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November 23, 2020

Seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods

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Seismic stations may provide a real-time, remote monitoring system to give early warnings of glacial lake outburst floods that devastate downstream communities. Global warming is drastically increasing the risk of these floods.

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September 17, 2020

First daily surveillance of emerging COVID-19 hotspots

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As COVID-19 outbreaks sweep across communities, local officials are forced into a whack-a-mole approach to battling the virus. Geographers hope a new method will provide timely data to inform public policy.

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August 20, 2020

Persistent inequitable exposure to air pollution in Salt Lake County schools

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A new study utilized a community-university partnership of nearly 200 PM 2.5 sensors through the Air Quality and U network. U researchers revealed persistent social inequalities in Salt Lake County schools.

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May 15, 2020

Australia on fire: What are the impacts?

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The wildfires in Australia are among the most severe in history.

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January 16, 2020

ESCAPING WILDFIRES

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New study the first to map escape routes for wildland firefighters from the air

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September 29, 2017

TROUBLED EDENS

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“Troubled Edens,” the latest film by KUED’s John Howe, explores the numerous challenges facing these beloved parks.

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March 24, 2017

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