Scientists

Rangwala Discusses Western U.S. Drought in Interview with CBC Radio-Canada

A prolonged drought in the western U.S. has left Colorado River reservoirs seriously depleted. In a recent interview with CBC Radio-Canada, NC CASC Climate Science Lead Imtiaz Rangwala says one thing is clear: the states that rely on that water are about to start paying the price. 

Listen to the full interview ( between 9:40 and 16:40)

 

Dr. Christy Miller-Hesed to Co-facilitate "Climate Change and Climate Adaptation Training for Grasslands Conservation Practitioners"

North American grasslands are a regional priority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). The South Central CASC, in partnership with the US FWS Science Applications Program, the Northwest CASC, and the North Central CASC, will be implementing a training series for grasslands conservation practitioners starting in May 2022. Through our training series, we will introduce practitioners to the science of climate change, explore the impacts, and discuss adaptation options available.

James Rattling Leaf Presenting at Second Lakota Food Summit 2022

NC CASC PI James Rattling Leaf will present "Developing Tribal Strategies to Deal with a Changing Climate" at the Second Lakota Food Summit on February 17th.

Brian Miller to Present at the Center for Geospatial Analytics at North Carolina State University

On February 24th, Brian Miller, NC CASC Research Ecologist, will be giving an invited presentation to the Center for Geospatial Analytics at North Carolina State University as part of their 2021-22 Geospatial Forum series.

NC CASC's Rattling Leaf to Serve as Panelist on Upcoming American Meteorological Society (AMS) Webinar

NC CASC's James Rattling Leaf, Sr. will be a panelist on an upcoming American Meteorological Society (AMS) webinar at 10 – 11:30 AM MST on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, "How Can Spiritual and Faith-Based Knowledge Systems Inform the Weather, Water, and Climate Enterprise?"

James Rattling Leaf Interviewed by Directions Magazine "Geoinspirations Podcast Series"

NC CASC PI James Rattling Leaf was recently interviewed by Directions Magazine for their Geoinspirations Podcast Series: James Rattling Leaf - Responsibility, Reciprocity, Relevance, and Relationality. 

NC CASC Wildfire Scientists Field Media Requests for Comments on Marshall Fire

NC CASC wildfire scientists, Jennifer Balch, University of Colorado Boulder, and Phil Higuera, University of Montana, have been fielding numerous media requests for interviews regarding the Marshall Fire in Boulder County last month. Below is a sampling of the stories to date:

Jennifer Balch:

James Rattling Leaf to Co-host Rising Voices Event: Building Relational and Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities

Building Relational and Effective Partnerships with Indigenous Communities.