Q&A: Communicating Science During Tense Times
Ran Duan opens up to Hitchcock Project about risk, perception, and effective science communication tools. By Hannah Truby.
Rising Heat: Latino labor meets extreme climate in the United States
As the two fastest-warming cities in the country, Reno and Las Vegas are at the epicenter of a battle for Latino outdoor workers’ rights. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
The chickadee in the snowbank: A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains
What can we learn about climate change from some of the Sierra Nevada’s tiniest avian residents? By Benjamin Sonnenberg.
Ski resorts in the Tahoe Basin gear up for the season ahead of a projected strong El Niño winter
Weather patterns may deliver another super snowy season at Mt. Rose ski resort in north Lake Tahoe. By Kat Fulwider.
Recreating in the Extreme Heat
Nevada saw scorching temperatures during July, a month that set heat records worldwide. But the heat hasn’t stopped people from enjoying the outdoors. By Sophia Holm/KUNR and Elizabeth Miller/Climate Central.
Carbon Farming: The Future of the Wild West’s Rangelands
With the right management, Nevada’s ranches and meadows are proving to be ideal candidates for carbon capture. By Hannah Truby.
From the Landfill to the Sky: Local Bioenergy Company Converts Trash to Jet Fuel
Aviation accounts for over two percent of global carbon emissions. Are the ingredients for sustainable jet fuel as close as the Lockwood Landfill? By Guadalupe Alvarez.
Talks on the future of geothermal energy in Nevada at the Energy Solutions Forum
Jack Norbeck from Fervo Energy spoke about geothermal projects in Northern Nevada at UNR in April. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Cactus Pear: A Fruitful Alternative Crop for Bioenergy Production
Could this prickly desert species be the answer to our sustainable energy needs? By Lupe Alvarez.
How is Climate Change Impacting the UNR Science Community?
The Hitchcock Project’s Science Reporting class asked UNR scientists and science students how climate change is impacting their work. Here’s what they learned.
