Climate change

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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

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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

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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

Students working on the Spring Valley Farm.

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."

Early morning coverage of the Connecticut river rising above flood stage to engulf the car ramp to the ferry

Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience

Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future

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Linking Indigenous Knowledge with Decision Making

A UConn grad is navigating the complexities of history, regulation, and climate change in the push to restore Indigenous subsistence rights

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Plants Struggled for Millions of Years After the World’s Worst Climate Catastrophe

Can plants reveal the secrets of survival during Earth’s darkest days?

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UConn Students Empower Community Resilience, One Project at a Time

Through hyperlocal projects, Climate Corps helps communities lay the groundwork for resilience-building

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UConn Firsts: First Solar Panels

UConn researchers commissioned the installed panels on the White House - in effect, providing the crucial tests and checks to make sure they worked as intended

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For UConn Students, the Future is Green

Networking event features advice and guidance from industry leaders and alums