Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy
A center for transformative research in climate science and policy at the University of Utah. wilkescenter.utah.edu
- New research from @utah.edu finds wildfire smoke significantly increases ozone concentrations. The research concludes wildfire smoke increases ozone concentrations by 21 parts per billion, or by roughly 20 to 30% higher on average. attheu.utah.edu/research/wil... @uofu-science.bsky.social
- Globally, forests have the biggest potential to mitigate climate change. Trees absorb vast amounts of carbon that would otherwise be in the atmosphere exacerbating the climate crises.
- But forest carbon credits have widespread problems that are undermining the potential for companies to invest in Nature-based Climate Solutions (NbCS). Better science and policies are needed.
- Over the past few years, U Biology Professor Dr. William Anderegg assembled a Wilkes Center Working Group of leading scientists from other US universities to identify the specific problems and propose solutions.
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View full threadThe study’s authors say a contribution approach would be more scientifically accurate and legally defensible than the current system, potentially resulting in higher quality projects. attheu.utah.edu/research/car... www.nature.com/articles/s41...
- Ever wondered about the long-term costs of driving an EV versus a similar gas-powered vehicle? 🔌⚡🚗 U student Adrian Martino just made an app for that! This interactive tool for Utah Clean Energy lets you compare the cost of ownership and emissions side-by-side. attheu.utah.edu/science-tech...
- @utah.edu Professors Phil Dennison (Geography) and Derek Malia (Atmospheric Sciences) recently showed off new tech they’re developing to help combat wildfires @ksl5tv.bsky.social #WildfireWorkingGroup ksltv.com/local-news/u...
- The Wilkes Center is excited to announce a leadership transition! Fielding Norton will be the new managing director, while John Lin the scientific director. science.utah.edu/wilkes-cente... @utah.edu @uofu-science.bsky.social @uofubiology.bsky.social
- Wilkes Center founding director William Anderegg will step down on June 30 after three years of establishing the center as a national leader in climate research and collaboration. wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/wi... @uofu-science.bsky.social @utah.edu
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