But It's "Only a Theory!" - Responding to Evolution Doubt, Distortion, and Denial
Explore strategies for addressing evolution skepticism, examining its societal impact, and discussing approaches to overcome resistance through education and engagement with diverse groups.
Unequal Impacts of Heat and Climate Change
Experts discuss unequal impacts of urban heat islands and climate change on vulnerable communities, exploring health consequences, social vulnerability, and potential mitigation strategies.
Frontiers in Hydroclimate Change
Explore frontiers in hydroclimate change with insights on droughts, floods, and their impacts. Learn about advanced modeling techniques and interdisciplinary approaches in hydrology.
Reconstructing Continental Paleoclimate - Making Sense of Messy Records
Explore techniques for reconstructing ancient continental climates using lake sediment records, proxy data, and modern nano-technology, addressing challenges in interpreting complex paleoclimate evidence.
Climate-Induced Human Migration
Explore climate-induced human migration, its impacts on genetic diversity, and connections to sea level rise and food security with expert Axel Timmerman.
The Science and Ethics of Ocean-Based Carbon Dioxide Removal
Explore ocean-based carbon dioxide removal strategies and the scientific code of conduct guiding research into their durability and scalability for climate solutions.
Ice - Glacier Tourism on Thin Ice
Explore the impact of climate change on glaciers and the evolving landscape of glacier tourism with insights from glaciologist Heather Purdie on adaptation and future prospects.
Soil Carbon Saturation - Do Soils Have a Carbon Storage Limit, and If So, What Controls It?
Explore soil carbon sequestration, focusing on storage limits and controlling factors. Experts discuss mineral association, saturation concepts, and management implications for effective carbon storage in soils.
Wildfire in a Changing Climate
Experts discuss climate change's impact on wildfires, including longer seasons, increased intensity, and consequences for air quality, health, and ecology. Insights on fire-generated weather and global implications.
Intensifying Storms and Flooding in a Changing Climate
Experts discuss climate change's impact on storm intensity, rainfall, and flooding. Insights on hurricane intensification, data collection, and population displacement due to extreme weather events.
Rising Heat in a Changing Climate
Experts discuss global trends in heat extremes, compound impacts, and risks for agricultural workers amid rising temperatures and climate change.
Launching the New U.S. Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026 - A Bold Strategy for a Changing Arctic
Experts discuss the new U.S. Arctic Research Plan 2022-2026, outlining federal strategies to address critical research questions about the rapidly changing Arctic region and its global impacts.
Soil Carbon Sequestration - When Does Increased Soil C Storage Yield Net Removal of Greenhouse Gases
Explore soil carbon sequestration's impact on greenhouse gases, featuring case studies from France and U.S. Midwest. Discuss organic agriculture, nitrogen leaching, and mitigation strategies for reducing agriculture's GHG impact.
Measuring Soil C - Emerging Approaches
Explore emerging approaches for measuring soil carbon with experts from the Soil Health Institute and Woodwell Climate Research Center, focusing on widespread quantification and monitoring techniques.
Earth Science Research Methods - Protecting Our Planet
Explore cutting-edge technologies and analytical methods in Earth sciences to address global challenges like climate change, pollution, and ecosystem degradation for the benefit of humanity.
Ice in Motion - Decades of Satellite Images Illuminate Change
Satellite imagery reveals decades of ice changes, showcasing glacier retreat, Greenland melt, and Antarctic subsurface lakes. Experts discuss climate impacts on Earth's cryosphere using long-term observations.
First Results from NASA’s New Ice-Measuring Space Laser
NASA scientists present groundbreaking data from ICESat-2, revealing detailed Earth surface features and ice measurements. This innovative space laser provides crucial insights for climate research and sea level predictions.
Changes in East Antarctic Glaciers
New findings reveal acceleration of East Antarctic glaciers near Totten Glacier over the past decade, challenging long-held stability assumptions and potentially impacting global sea levels. Causes and implications discussed.
Indicators of Processes and Feedbacks Contributing to Arctic Change and Their Linkages to Global Change
Explores indicators of Arctic change, including permafrost, glaciers, sea ice loss, and their global impacts. Discusses climate models, temperature anomalies, and regional panels addressing Arctic-midlatitude connections.
Inspire the Future for the Benefit of Humanity
Exploring Earth and space science challenges: climate change, natural disasters, ecosystems, energy transition. Experts discuss innovative solutions and opportunities to benefit humanity through interdisciplinary collaboration and public engagement.
Current Problems Facing Our Planet and Society
Exploring planetary changes, human impacts, and societal challenges through scientific connections. Highlights sea level rise and complex global interactions affecting communities worldwide.