As glaciers melt faster, freshwater sources dwindle and sea-level rise accelerates Wednesday Between 2000 and 2023, glaciers collectively lost 7,211 billion tons of ice, contributing almost three quarters of an inch to global sea-level rise, a new study finds. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
The fire paradox: Tree-ring data shows wildfire activity has declined, not increased Monday Contrary to what people might think, North American forests are burning less, not more, finds a new study co-authored by U of A fire ecologist Donald Falk. Researchers say the absence of fire can contribute to more severe wildfires in the future. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
Yuma agriculture generates $4.4B in state economic activity, U of A study finds Feb. 10, 2025 Yuma's agriculture and agribusiness contributed $4.4 billion in economic activity to the state of Arizona and $3.9 billion to Yuma County in 2022. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
Stephanie Winick: Inspiration, Intentionality, and Impact in Student Life Feb. 7, 2025 Stephanie Winick is a senior double majoring in environmental science and Spanish. In this Q&A, Winick discusses the value of learning from other students, how intentional everyday actions can contribute to bigger change, and her goals to pursue a career dedicated to environmentalism. Read more Image
U of A to help develop national standards for sustainability in higher ed Feb. 6, 2025 The U of A and 20 other U.S. institutions will help the Carnegie Foundation develop a new higher education designation recognizing sustainability and climate action. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
CDC awards $1.25M to U of A engineers retooling mine production and safety Jan. 9, 2025 The grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health will support U of A researchers' work to improve safety and productivity in the mining industry. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
New leadership, interstellar discoveries, dogs to the rescue: Top 10 U of A stories of 2024 Dec. 18, 2024 From canine companionship to intergalactic intrigue, U of A research, scholarship and expertise generated news around the world in 2024. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
How millennials are thinking about retirement in the face of climate stress Dec. 16, 2024 U of A researchers found that millennials are balancing hope and hesitation as they plan for their financial futures amid climate challenges. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
Trial by fire: U of A-developed tool cuts through the noise in wildfire management Dec. 11, 2024 The Burn Period Tracker tool provides real-time information on the number of hours per day that relative humidity is less than or equal to 20% – a metric informally known as the "burn period." The tool has been has been widely adopted by fire managers across the Southwest. Read more at University of Arizona News Image
U of A to lead $12M study on underground carbon storage in Arizona Dec. 9, 2024 U of A geoscientists are leading a $12 million feasibility study to characterize geologic locations suitable for carbon dioxide storage in the Harquahala basin west of Phoenix. Read more at University of Arizona News Image