http://ess.utah.edu/blog/ University of Utah Blog en-us Tue, 19 May 2026 14:57:09 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/Jessica DiCarlo-.php The clean energy transition depends on critical raw materials but mining them strains local communities and ecosystems. A new “just-shoring” framework argues supply chains must center justice alongside climate and security goals kim.peterson@ess.utah.edu (Lisa Potter - research communications specialist, University of Utah Communications) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:28:37 +0000 Research|Jessica DiCarlo|Geography 'Just-shoring' puts justice at the center of critical minerals policy This is an image of Jessica DiCarlo This is an image of Jessica DiCarlo https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/Jessica DiCarlo-.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/03-2026-adrienne cachelin-distinguished professor.php Adrienne is being awarded the 2026 Distinguished Faculty Service Award! From the nomination website, “The Distinguished Faculty Service Award honors a faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to the campus-community connection through a life of active, unpaid public and community service and the integration of service with research and teaching. This award seeks to honor those faculty who, through their teaching, research, and community engagement, have made significant contributions that extend beyond the classroom or campus.” Congrats to Adrienne on this prestigious award! kim.peterson@ess.utah.edu (Kim Peterson) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:09:56 +0000 Adrienne Cachelin - Awarded the 2026 Distinguished Faculty Service Award this is an image of Adrienne Cachelin this is an image of Adrienne Cachelin https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/03-2026-adrienne cachelin-distinguished professor.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/10-2025-poop-pile time capsules of range creek.php Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen analyzes pack rat middens to reconstruct the ecology of NHMU-managed archaeological preserve. Jude Coleman Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:17:17 +0000 Student Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen analyzes pack rat middens to reconstruct the ecology of NHMU-managed archaeological preserve. Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen Paleoecologist Marti Sorensen https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2025-2026/10-2025-poop-pile time capsules of range creek.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/07-2025-summer-urop-scholars.php ESS students are conducting exciting research! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:13:06 +0000 Meet the Summer 2025 UROP Scholars! Meet our Summer 2025 UROP Scholars! Meet our Summer 2025 UROP Scholars! https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/07-2025-summer-urop-scholars.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/07-2025-welcome-sonam-sherpa.php Dr. Sherpa is an Earth Scientist joining faculty as an Assistant Professor. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:48:52 +0000 Sonam Sherpa: ESS Welcomes Newest Faculty Member Sonam Sherpa: ESS Welcomes Newest Faculty Member Sonam Sherpa: ESS Welcomes Newest Faculty Member https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/07-2025-welcome-sonam-sherpa.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2025-alumni-spotlight-allison-padgen.php Catch up with Allison, GIS Specialist at Bike Utah. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:35:22 +0000 Alumni Alumni Spotlight: Allison Padgen https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2025-alumni-spotlight-allison-padgen.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2025-western-snow-conference.php The Snow HydRO Lab shares their research at the Western Snow Conference! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 03 Jun 2025 17:12:43 +0000 Snow Hydro Lab Brings the Heat to the Western Snow Conference! Snow Hydro Lab Brings the Heat to the Western Snow Conference! Snow Hydro Lab Brings the Heat to the Western Snow Conference! https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2025-western-snow-conference.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-csbs-student-research-day.php Congratulations to our students for presenting their research at 2025 CSBS Student Research Day! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 19 May 2025 21:59:55 +0000 CSBS Student Research Day CSBS Student Research Day CSBS Student Research Day https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-csbs-student-research-day.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-spring-reception.php We celebrated this past year's accomplishments with a Spring Reception. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 15 May 2025 21:59:15 +0000 Celebrating a Milestone Year in ESS Celebrating a Milestone Year in ESS Celebrating a Milestone Year in ESS https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-spring-reception.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-major-dust-up-for-water-in-colorado-river.php Using 23 years of satellite data, U hydrologists reveal how dust-darkened snow is hastening runoff and reshaping the future of water in the Southwest. Lisa Potter Wed, 14 May 2025 17:49:52 +0000 Faculty Research Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River Major dust-up for water in the Colorado River https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-major-dust-up-for-water-in-colorado-river.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-phil-dennison-award.php ESS Director Phil Dennison was recognized with the Outstanding Contributions in Remote Sensing Award. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Wed, 07 May 2025 22:31:54 +0000 Faculty Research Congratulations to Phil Dennison Congratulations to ESS Director Phil Dennison Congratulations to ESS Director Phil Dennison https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2025-phil-dennison-award.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-jessica-dicarlo-oquirrh-mountains.php Students explore the region's complex histories of mining, labor, settlement, and recreation. jessica.dicarlo@utah.edu (Jessica DiCarlo) Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:17:17 +0000 Student Students at the University of Utah shed light on Utah's Oquirrh Mountains Students at the University of Utah shed light on Utah's Oquirrh Mountains Students at the University of Utah shed light on Utah's Oquirrh Mountains https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-jessica-dicarlo-oquirrh-mountains.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-envst-5555-rio-mesa.php Students embarked on a 3-day field trip to the U's Bonderman Field Station. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:57:22 +0000 ENVST 5555 Rio Mesa Field Trip ENVST 5555 Rio Mesa Field Trip ENVST 5555 Rio Mesa Field Trip https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-envst-5555-rio-mesa.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-outstanding-undergraduate-researcher-award-rylie-rayner.php Rylie, a senior in ESS, researched urban park accessibility in collaboration with Professor Alessandro Rigolon. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:21:18 +0000 Student Congratulations to Rylie Rayner on Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award! Student Rylie Rayner holds an award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research Student Rylie Rayner holds an award for Outstanding Undergraduate Research https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/04-2025-outstanding-undergraduate-researcher-award-rylie-rayner.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/03-2025-alumni-spotlight-austin-holmes.php Let's catch up with ENVST alumni Austin Holmes! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 13 Mar 2025 22:23:04 +0000 Alumni Spotlight: Austin Holmes Headshot of ESS alumni Austin Holmes Headshot of ESS alumni Austin Holmes https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/03-2025-alumni-spotlight-austin-holmes.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/03-2025-student-day-on-the-hill.php Students organized a Student Lobbying Day at the Utah State Capitol. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:21:51 +0000 Students Take on the Hill to Advocate for the Great Salt Lake Students Take on the Hill to Advocate for the Great Salt Lake Students Take on the Hill to Advocate for the Great Salt Lake https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/03-2025-student-day-on-the-hill.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/02-2025-undergraduate-research-opportunities.php Learn about opportunities for undergraduate research at the U! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:35:17 +0000 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Students walking in the desert Students walking in the desert https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/02-2025-undergraduate-research-opportunities.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-maddie-stagg.php Meet Maddie Stagg, a CSBS scholarship recipient and Environmental & Sustainability studies major. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:20:56 +0000 Student Scholarship Spotlight: Maddie Stagg Student stands in front of red block U statue Student stands in front of red block U statue https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-maddie-stagg.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-ripley-dossett.php Meet Ripley Dossett, a CSBS Scholarship recipient and Environmental & Sustainability Studies major! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:06:31 +0000 Student Scholarship Spotlight: Ripley Dossett Student stands in front of plants Student stands in front of plants https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-ripley-dossett.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-mary-roalstad.php Meet Mary Roalstad, one of our incredible ESS students and CSBS scholarship recipient! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:33:15 +0000 Student Scholarship Spotlight: Mary Roalstad Black and white photo of woman climbing through canyon rock wall Black and white photo of woman climbing through canyon rock wall https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-mary-roalstad.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-brenna-kelly-air-quality.php Former ESS graduate student Brenna Kelly's research was featured in The Guardian. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:19:54 +0000 Student White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors White US neighborhoods have more EPA air quality monitors https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-brenna-kelly-air-quality.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-austin-clark-heat-research.php ESS graduate student Austin Clark and ESS faculty Sara Grineski research groups that are more vulnerable to extreme heat. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:03:48 +0000 Student Identifying groups at-risk to extreme heat Identifying groups at-risk to extreme heat Identifying groups at-risk to extreme heat https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-austin-clark-heat-research.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-la-fires.php Dr. Phil Dennison and Dr. Tom Cova are researching the evacuation efforts of the LA fires and mapping the fires' destruction. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:18:53 +0000 Faculty Research ESS faculty respond to Los Angeles area wildfires ESS faculty respond to Los Angeles area wildfires ESS faculty respond to Los Angeles area wildfires https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/01-2025-la-fires.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-wei-urban-sprawl.php ESS Professor Dennis Wei's research on social mobility and urban sprawl was published in Economic Development Quarterly. brian.maffly@utah.edu (Brian Maffly) Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:25:03 +0000 Faculty Research U.S. suffers from low social mobility. Is sprawl partly to blame? U.S. suffers from low social mobility. Is sprawl partly to blame? U.S. suffers from low social mobility. Is sprawl partly to blame? https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-wei-urban-sprawl.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-grineski-ozone-pollution.php ESS faculty Sara Grineski's research finds that prenatal exposure to ozone pollution could harm the cognitive development of unborn children. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:31:12 +0000 Faculty Research Is ozone pollution harming unborn children? Is ozone pollution harming unborn children? Is ozone pollution harming unborn children? https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-grineski-ozone-pollution.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-power-wildfire-patterns.php ESS faculty Mitchell Power's research is showcased in a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Utah. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:53:32 +0000 Faculty Research Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna Burning questions: Discovering the roles of fire, fuel and fauna https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/1-2025-power-wildfire-patterns.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-garcia-lee-urban-tree-education.php Congratulations to ESS faculty, Alberto Garcia and Michelle Lee, on their latest research! Brian Maffly Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:36:05 +0000 Faculty Research Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes Loss of urban trees affects education outcomes https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-garcia-lee-urban-tree-education.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-susy-velasquez-franco-research.php ESS Postdoctoral Research Associate and paleoecologist Susy Velásquez-Franco's research is featured in a Natural History Museum article. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:19:14 +0000 Student Susy Velásquez-Franco: Uncovering 1,000 Years of San Diego Lake's History Susy Velásquez-Franco: Uncovering 1,000 Years of San Diego Lake’s History Susy Velásquez-Franco: Uncovering 1,000 Years of San Diego Lake’s History https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-susy-velasquez-franco-research.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-envst-cel-projects.php Students taking Environmental Justice (ENVST 3365) made an impact with various community-engaged learning projects. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:44:08 +0000 Student Making a Difference: ENVST 3365 Community-Engaged Learning Projects Making a Difference: ENVST 3365 Community-Engaged Learning Projects Making a Difference: ENVST 3365 Community-Engaged Learning Projects https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/12-2024-envst-cel-projects.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-uap-sightings.php ESS faculty Rich Medina and Simon Brewer explore increasing reports of UAP sightings in the western US. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:01:27 +0000 Faculty Research UAP Sightings Soar Across the Western US UAP Sightings Soar Across the Western US UAP Sightings Soar Across the Western US https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-uap-sightings.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-rio-mesa-research.php ESS undergraduate Ceci Eubanks conducts vegetation research at the U's Bonderman Field Station. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:16:03 +0000 Student Undergraduate Field Research at Bonderman Field Station Undergraduate Field Research at Bonderman Field Station Undergraduate Field Research at Bonderman Field Station https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-rio-mesa-research.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-ess-open-house.php The first ESS Open House was a hit, featuring tours of research labs, a scavenger hunt, and student organizations! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:01:56 +0000 ESS Open House ESS Open House ESS Open House https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-ess-open-house.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-jenn-follstad-shah-podcast.php Dr. Jenn Follstad Shah shares findings from climate grief study in recent podcast episode. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Mon, 18 Nov 2024 17:20:44 +0000 Faculty Research Jenn Follstad Shah featured on Talking Climate podcast Jenn Follstad Shah featured on Talking Climate podcast Jenn Follstad Shah featured on Talking Climate podcast https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-jenn-follstad-shah-podcast.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-aag-conference.php Congratulations to ESS graduate students and faculty that presented at the 2024 AAG Annual Meeting! crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:27:47 +0000 ESS Presents at the 2024 AAG Annual Meeting ESS Presents at the 2024 AAG Annual Meeting ESS Presents at the 2024 AAG Annual Meeting https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/11-2024-aag-conference.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/10-2024-congrats-adrienne-cachelin.php Congratulations to Adrienne Cachelin on the 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence award! andrew.dequiroz@csbs.utah.edu (Andrew DeQuiroz) Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:08:37 +0000 Awards Congratulations to Adrienne Cachelin Congratulations to Adrienne Cachelin on the 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence award! Congratulations to Adrienne Cachelin on the 2024-2026 Community Scholar in Residence award! https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/10-2024-congrats-adrienne-cachelin.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/10-2024-field-trip-stagl-organics.php ENV 3350 students went on a field trip to Stagl Organics Farm. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:09:12 +0000 Harvesting Knowledge: Students Explore Stagl Organics Farm Harvesting Knowledge: Students Explore Stagl Organics Farm Harvesting Knowledge: Students Explore Stagl Organics Farm https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/10-2024-field-trip-stagl-organics.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/09-2024-jessica-dicarlo-writing-retreat.php In September 2024, ESS Assistant Professor Jessica DiCarlo organized a writing retreat at the University of Utah’s Taft Nicholson Center. The theme was "Revisiting the Political Ecology and Agrarian Studies of Southeast Asia." jessica.dicarlo@utah.edu (Jessica DiCarlo) Thu, 26 Sep 2024 19:31:49 +0000 Jessica DiCarlo organizes writing retreat at Taft Nicholson Center Jessica DiCarlo organizes writing retreat at Taft Nicholson Center Jessica DiCarlo organizes writing retreat at Taft Nicholson Center https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/09-2024-jessica-dicarlo-writing-retreat.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-grad-retreat.php In August, our graduate students enjoyed a retreat at the University of Utah's Bonderman Field Station in Rio Mesa. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:54:43 +0000 ESS Grad retreat at Bonderman Field Station ESS Grad retreat at Bonderman Field Station ESS Grad retreat at Bonderman Field Station https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-grad-retreat.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/09-2024-campbell-wildland-firefighters-hit-their-stride.php Congratulations to Mickey Campbell, ESS research assistant professor, for his latest research STRIDE! Lisa Potter Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:36:05 +0000 Faculty Research Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE Wildland firefighters hit their STRIDE https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/09-2024-campbell-wildland-firefighters-hit-their-stride.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-school-announcement.php The U unveils the new school of Environment, Society, and Sustainability. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:57:31 +0000 University of Utah announces new School of Environment, Society & Sustainability Students explore Hayden Fork, a glaciated valley in the Uinta Mountains in September 2022. Students explore Hayden Fork, a glaciated valley in the Uinta Mountains in September 2022. https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-school-announcement.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-congrats-jenn-watt.php Congratulations to Jenn Watt for the 2024 ABET/Lemelson Foundation Innovation in Sustainability Award! dennison@ess.utah.edu (Phil Dennison) Wed, 07 Aug 2024 08:02:01 +0000 Awards Congratulations to Jenn Watt Congratulations to Jenn Watt Congratulations to Jenn Watt https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/08-2024-congrats-jenn-watt.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-grineski-gsl-environmental-justice-benefits.php Sara Grineski and Tim Collins' research on the environmental justice benefits of restoring the drying Great Salt Lake is featured in OneEarth. crystal.chen@utah.edu (Crystal Chen) Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:56:14 +0000 Restoring the Great Salt Lake would have environmental justice benefits Great Salt Lake Great Salt Lake https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-grineski-gsl-environmental-justice-benefits.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-data-science.php The School of Environment, Society & Sustainability invites applications for a tenure-track position in Environmental Data Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. dennison@ess.utah.edu (Phil Dennison) Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:12:51 +0000 ESS is Hiring: Environmental Data Science Assistant Professor Hands with data graphics Hands with data graphics https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-data-science.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-al-fisher.php Dr. Al Fisher, Emeritus Professor of Geography, passed away on June 17, 2024 at 98 years old. dennison@ess.utah.edu (Phil Dennison) Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:07:31 +0000 Remembering Al Fisher Al Fisher Al Fisher https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-al-fisher.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-shah-human-activities-shape-global-patterns-of-decomposition-rates-in-rivers.php Jennifer Follstad Shah's research on how human activities shape global patterns of decomposition rates in rivers is featured in Science. This research shows that "in the presence of continued environmental change, organic-matter decomposition rates will likely increase in rivers, resulting in declines in shorter-term carbon storage and reductions in carbon transfer to longer-term storage compartments, such as reservoirs, floodplains, and oceans." marisa.brunsvik@utah.edu (Marisa Brunsvik) Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:16:12 +0000 Faculty Research Human activities shape global patterns of decomposition rates in rivers river-research river-research https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/06-2024-shah-human-activities-shape-global-patterns-of-decomposition-rates-in-rivers.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2024-collins.php Tim Collins' research on green spaces and gentrification featured in @theU. Living near green spaces improves mental health, reduces mortality, and boosts lifetime earnings. Cities have built green spaces in low-income areas to reduce health and economic disparities, but this often leads to "green gentrification," displacing original residents. melissa.warner@utah.edu (Melissa Warner) Tue, 28 May 2024 22:24:18 +0000 Faculty Research Green gentrification cycle: Double-edged sword of environmental justice Construction site Construction site https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2024-collins.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2024-campbell.php Mickey Campbell’s research on balsam woolly adelgid is featured in @theU. U researchers track the spread of nonnative balsam woolly adelgid across northern Utah forests, which is killing trees in recreation-heavy mountain ranges and canyons. melissa.warner@utah.edu (Melissa Warner) Tue, 14 May 2024 16:48:29 +0000 Faculty Research Meet the new insect killing Utah's fir trees A drone photograph in Farmington Canyon shows the several level of infestation of balsam woolly adelgid infesting subalpine fir. Credit: Mickey Campbell. A drone photograph in Farmington Canyon shows the several level of infestation of balsam woolly adelgid infesting subalpine fir. Credit: Mickey Campbell. https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/05-2024-campbell.php https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/newfile.php University of Utah part of new NSF-funded initiative to ensure regional climate solutions and economic opportunities Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:13:10 +0000 ESS Faculty Take Part in the Southwest Sustainability Innovation Engine! university faculty university faculty https://ess.utah.edu/blog/posts/2024-2025/newfile.php