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New study by University faculty addresses wildfire smoke
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (482+ words) The 2026 wildfire season is already making history, with fires burning from coast to coast across the United States, and the rest of the year is projected to be one of the most severe on record. But can the effects of…...
Graduate student attends Conference of the Parties in Brazil
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (769+ words) Dozens of Amazonian fish glided overhead in an aquarium as scientists and policymakers from around the world sat below, discussing the future of migratory species that cross borders and continents." "It was a cool place to see the work come…...
Carbon management expert presents at Energy Solutions Forum
1+ week, 4+ day ago (606+ words) Jennifer Wilcox is a carbon management policy expert. In her research lab at U Penn, Wilcox studies scalability of carbon dioxide capture and storage. Her experience across academia, industry and government positioned her to discuss both scientific and policy challenges…...
Museum of Natural History showcases Nevada's biodiversity
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (573+ words) The University's Museum of Natural History hosts thousands of specimens native to the Silver State. To a casual observer, Nevada may appear to be an endless desert, devoid of life. Yet Nevada is a remarkably biodiverse place, as spotlighted at…...
Scientists identify most pressing questions about peatlands
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (820+ words) The Sierra Nevada has some of the deepest peatlands in the US. People living in and around the Sierra Nevada may be surprised to know that the mountain range has many peatlands. "They are typically found in flat areas commonly…...
University of Nevada, Reno helps farmers in nation's driest state meet water challenges | University of Nevada, Reno
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (1575+ words) A doctoral student and his professor at the University of Nevada, Reno spend long hours at their computers, using highly sophisticated satellite data to create a map of the underground water resources in Nevada, as part of the University's Experiment…...
University of Nevada, Reno Earth Month Events
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (491+ words) Each member of The Wolf Pack Family can do their part this Earth Month by taking actions that support the planet. From picking up litter to carpooling to turning off the lights, every move helps. A slew of events this…...
Ask the professor: Why are meadows important to the climate?
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (448+ words) I love all meadows, no matter what meadow I happen to be standing in, regardless of condition or location or surroundings" said Sullivan, who also conducts research as part of the University's Experiment Station Their magic lies not only in…...
SNOWPACS Project Supports Water Planning in the Walker River Basin
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1077+ words) The project team is examining these questions through case studies set in two Western river basins: the Walker River Basin of Nevada and California, and the South Platte River Basin of Colorado. Each of these basins is home to communities…...
Energy Solutions Forum explores landfill methane emissions
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (612+ words) Christian Colline has worked in air quality for decades. On March 4, the Energy Solutions Forum welcomed Christian Colline, the director of Air Programs " West Tier for WM (formerly Waste Management), to discuss how the company converts landfill emissions into renewable…...