Climate change
For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat
'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'
Cooling Garments Can Protect Laborers in a Hotter World
A new paper from researchers in the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) demonstrates that commercially available body-cooling garments provide significant protection against extreme heat
When Stressors Converge, How Will Our Forests Fare?
Two recent publications dig into the impacts of compounding factors threatening New England trees
Fool’s Gold: A Hidden Climate Stabilizer
“It's intriguing to see how Earth can recover from very severe past experiences that wiped out life on the planet”
Working to Understand Why Mercury Levels are so High in the Arctic
Researchers tackle a previously unexplored aspect of mercury at the air-sea interface
After 170 Years, Thoreau’s River Observations Inform Our Changing Climate
A then-and-now comparison of the timing of seasonal events helps translate the abstraction of climate change into the reality of actual life
Seeping Groundwater Can Be a Hidden Source of Greenhouse Gases
A new study in the Farmington River watershed shows that groundwater seeps can release 20% of dissolved emissions into the atmosphere before the water joins streams
Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska
If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture
Strengthening Connecticut Farms with Risk Management Training and Tools
“Whether it’s an online course, an app, or direct conversations, farmers benefit from a multi-faceted approach to managing risk."
Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience
Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future