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Strange Burn: New Research Identifies Unique Patterns in Utah Wildfires
New Quinney College research shows that thanks to the state's unique landscapes, Utah's wildfire patterns may never…
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Latest National Climate Report Taps Expertise of Two QCNR Faculty
Two USU researchers are authors in the Fifth National Climate Assessment, released this week by the Biden-Harris…
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Ecological Evolution: Transition Pending for Leadership at USU Ecology Center
Peter Adler has been selected to succeed Nancy Huntly as director of the Ecology Center at Utah State University.
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Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water & Air to Give 3rd Annual Report
ILWA will release a report to the governor and state legislature regarding the state of Utah's land, water and air on…
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Climate Cycle Ups and Downs: USU's Science Unwrapped 'Hears' the Waves Friday, Sept. 22
With help from musicians, climate scientist Jon Meyer illustrates how cycles in climatic conditions conduct the…
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New Research Tracks Successes for Transplanting Full-Sized Mountain Big Sagebrush
Recent research from the Quinney College of Natural Resources has begun to tease out strategies for better sagebrush…
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USU Hosts Cross-Disciplinary Panel 'Facing Fire: Aesthetics, Environment & Policy in the West'
A fire policy expert, an ecologist, a hotshot wildland firefighter and two artists will join audiences for the panel…
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Capturing Carbon in Savannas: New Research Examines Role of Grasses for Controlling Climate Change
New research from a team led by USU's Young Zhou shows that, in addition to trees, humble grasses also play an…
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In the Treetops: USU Ecology Doctoral Student Studies Canopy Soil Abundance, Chemistry
USU ecologist Jessica Murray is among researchers unraveling mysteries of the dense, mossy humus that provides rich…
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Statewide Poll Identifies Utahns' Top Environmental Concerns
The 2023 Utah People and the Environment Poll surveyed residents across the state to determine attitudes and…
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USU Art Museum Opens New Exhibition Featuring Artists Who Respond to Fire in the West
A comprehensive story of wildfire in the West is the subject of a new exhibit at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of…
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Thirsty Roots: Identifying Plant Winners, Losers Under Changing Climate
Climate change means more than just hotter summers — shifting patterns in the global system are changing how rain is…