News
Western Wildfires Destroying More Homes Per Square Mile Burned
Climate change, more buildings near flammable vegetation, and accidental human ignitions contributed to wildfires’ increased destructiveness.
The Grasslands-Climate Workshop
On January 24-25, 2023 a number of US Fish and Wildlife Service staff and partners working on grassland conservation met in person in Lakewood, CO for the Grasslands-Climate Workshop.
The Decline of the Western Bumble Bee
The western bumble bee was once common in western North America, but increasing temperatures, drought, and pesticide use have contributed to a 57% decline in the occurrence of this species in its historical range. NC CASC climate lead, Dr. Imtiaz Rangwala, is a co-author on this new U.S. Geological Survey-led study.
Top Climate News Stories of 2022
USGS Climate highlights their top 5 climate news stories of 2022 on Twitter, choosing our coverage of drought in the Milk and St. Mary river basins as one of them.
Dr. William Travis Quoted in Discovery Magazine
“Adapting to the current climate is not necessarily what you want to do for the future climate,” says William Travis, a geographer at CU Boulder.
Welcome to Hailey Robe!
The NC CASC is excited to welcome a new program assistant, Hailey Robe, to our staff.
November/December 2022 Newsletter is Available Online
Check out the November/December issue of our newsletter. We strive to update you on NC CASC science, opportunities and events across our region.
Upcoming NC CASC webinar
Drought, despite being an episodic phenomenon, is capable of triggering persistent changes to ecosystems, with important consequences for both biodiversity and human communities.
Experts: More Diverse Science is Better Science
Congratulations to USGS Deputy Director, Dr. Aparna Bamzai-Dodson, on being quoted in an E&E news article. As an attendee of the annual conference of the American Geophysical Union, Bamzai-Dodson emphasized the importance of diverse groups in finding creative solutions to complex problems such as global warming.