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.
An Optimistic View of Climate Solutions Based on an Energy Transition
The first speaker of UNR’s Energy Solutions Forum, Chris Field, gave an introduction to climate change-related problems and possible solutions. By Vanesa de la Cruz Pavas.
Fire Weather Extremes Make Prescribed Burns Riskier, But More Essential Than Ever
For Nevada land managers — including many with ties to local tribes — climate change is making it more difficult to put “good” fire on the ground. By Shelby Herbert and Molly Peterson.
Andrew Revkin on Best Practices for Climate Communication
From the Hitchcock Project and “Discover Science” podcast, an interview about climate communication with science journalist Andrew Revkin and UNR professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan. By Shelby Herbert.
Changing The Climate
This podcast explores the everyday issues of climate change. Each episode features a conversation with an expert on the topic. Season one is all about wildfires!