Follow the link to learn more about Dr. Werne's research on lakes.
Dr. Corinne Richards-Zawacki
Dr. Richards-Zawacki studies the effects of climate and habitat on population and community processes. Follow this link for more on her research.
Dr. Eitan Shelef
Eitan studies the interaction between climate change and geomorphology. He focuses on carbon sequestration in the Artic. More of Dr. Shelef's research.
Dr. Mark Abbott
Learn more about Mark Abbott's research in alpine environments.
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Energy and Environment
The GSPIA Energy and Environment blog provides commentary and analysis that furthers understanding of E&E issues of public interest. Its primary contributors are GSPIA faculty and students. More
The Yellow River Watershed
Dr. Ruth Mostern studies the long term environmental degradation of the Yellow River in China. She has found that agricultural practices throguhout the watershed have greatly increased the sediment load to the river. More
Ancient civilizations and their environment
New research by scientists in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science explores the link between climate and the collapse of ancient South American civilations.
Paleoenvironments
Dr. Josef Werne's interests are broad, including Earth system history, geobiology and biogeochemical cycling, and (paleo)climate and environmental change on all time scales ranging from human to geological. More
Changing River Conditions in the US
New research utilizing satellite imagery is helping us track the health of river conditions across the country. Article.
America and the Paris Agreement
A new U.S. administration means renewed commitments to the international climate pact. Caroline Weiss reports.