In dry years, rivers become birds’ crowded corridors
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New research finds that in dry years, birds funnel into the greenness of river environments, but overcrowding may increase competition for habitat and resources.
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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.
Read MoreCampus lawns will survive, not thrive
Green grass is giving way to a brownish-yellow hue as the U plays its part to conserve water.
Read MoreReflections of drought in literature
This natural disaster has been pervasive throughout history inspiring many to write about its effects on humanity and the environment.
Read MoreIndigenous land-use reduced catastrophic wildfires on the Fish Lake Plateau
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U researchers found that 1,000 years ago, the Fremont used cultural burning to reduce the risk for large-scale wildfire activity in mountain environments.
Read MoreDrought’s one-two punch
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Researchers look into the effects of repeated droughts on different kinds of forests.
Read MoreKnow the risks of investing in forests
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Use of forests to offset carbon emissions requires an understanding of the risks
Read MoreChanging forests
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In a warming climate, tree communities, particularly in more arid regions, are becoming more drought tolerant primarily through the death of less hardy trees.
Read MoreA warning for the future?
Research shows disruptions rippled out from climate change in South America.
Read More‘Take risks, make mistakes’
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A U forest ecologist wins the prestigious Packard Fellowship, which allows freedom to pursue creative research directions.
Read MoreMELDING PERSPECTIVES, FINDING SOLUTIONS
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Society, Water and Climate Research Group melds scientific perspectives toward finding sustainable water solutions in a changing world.
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