Microforests: Small but Mighty Lines of Defense Against Climate Change and Urban Sprawl November 18, 2024 | Climate Change | Sometimes really big ideas come in small packages or, in this case, trunks. Microforests or … Read More
Fall Brings Sunflowers: a Look at the Environmentally-Friendly Crop October 23, 2024 | Climate Change | Fall’s crisp air and changing leaves are a signal that we’re switching our decor and style to the yellows, … Read More
Climate Change Contributing to Global Food and Water Insecurity August 28, 2024 | Climate Change | Climate change and its impacts dominate our media headlines, and stories of a dystopian future are often accompanied by … Read More
Ephemeral Streams Contributing High Percentage of Pollution in U.S. Waterways July 31, 2024 | Climate Change | What waterways contribute to over 50 percent of downstream river systems but are no longer covered by the … Read More
Beyond the Beauty: the Environmental Impact of the Rose May 22, 2024 | Climate Change | May is a time for roses. Between the “Run for the Roses” Kentucky Derby held on the first Saturday … Read More
More Natural Disasters? Blame Climate Change. April 24, 2024 | Climate Change | Drought. Flooding. Wildfires. Snowstorms. Heat waves. It’s hard to miss today’s frequent headlines recounting tales of extreme weather that have devastated parts … Read More
From High Winds to Apocalypse: Living and Working Through the Smokehouse Creek Fires April 22, 2024 | Climate Change | Travis Thompson, Senior ScientistOn February 26, 2024, a cold front moving into Amarillo, TX from … Read More
Waterborne Through the Ages January 31, 2024 | Climate Change | There’s no doubt that our work as environmental scientists and engineers has evolved over the years. These changes have been in direct response to … Read More
The Environmental Cost of the Winter Holidays November 29, 2023 | Climate Change | As the winter holidays unfold each year, many of us revel in the magic of snow-covered landscapes, cozy gatherings, and the … Read More
Insects as Climate Change Indicators: Meet the Woolly Caterpillar November 29, 2023 | Climate Change | In the intricate web of our environment, insects are indispensable bioindicators, offering profound insights into the complex repercussions of … Read More
