Climate

Duke researchers are seeking solutions to the dangers of a changing environment

The Heat Policy Innovation Hub is working to find solutions to our deadliest weather problem

Two courses help engage students in business and sustainability

The fire chasers deployed on 24 hours’ notice. The moment a severe and complex fire developed, the N.C. State University wildfire research team convoyed across the American West, jamming to a playlist of songs with the word “fire” in the title. Once at the fire, they embedded with Type 1 Incident Management Teams – the most elite wildland firefighters in the nation.

Excessive heat evaporates seawater and brackish water leaves the salt behind. With less rain, there is less runoff and less fresh water overall, so estuaries and coastal waterways end up far saltier than usual.

Carbon Neutrality’s Newfound Helper

A View from Their Own Roof

In a world dragging its heels in facing the existential crisis of climate change, Drew Shindell is leading the way toward consensus. It starts with cow burps.

Duke leaders rise to face the challenges of climate change.