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Climate

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  • Nicholas School Dean Toddi Steelman lays down the fire line for a test burn amid an unusual stand of Longleaf pine at Gate 12 in Duke Forest. Nicholas School researchers are studying the pine species here to better understand their fire tolerance.
    Climate

    Wildfires Rising

    Corbie Hill
    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

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  • Duke Aquafarm founder Tom Schultz, an expert in marine molecular conservation, is working to understand climate’s impact on seafood such as oysters.
    Climate

    Studying our Weirding Ocean

    Corbie Hill
    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

     

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  • Duke Wetland Center Director Curt Richardson works with farmers in Eastern North Carolina to re-wet peat bogs, resulting in significant carbon storage.
    Climate

    Peat Bogs

    Scott Huler
    Mar 20, 2023

    Carbon Neutrality’s Newfound Helper

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  • After installing solar panels on the roof of their home, Avner Vengosh and Erika Weinthal were able to calculate how much CO2 they kept out of the atmosphere.
    Climate

    Solar Power Saves Water

    Scott Huler
    Mar 20, 2023

    A View from Their Own Roof

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  • Nicholas Distinguished Professor of Earth Science Drew Shindell is a leader in the study of global climate change and its relationship to human society. That makes him a key player in Duke’s Climate Commitment.
    Climate

    It Was True About Methane

    Scott Huler
    Mar 20, 2023

    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.

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  • Precious Earth
    Climate

    Precious Earth

    Scott Huler and Corbie Hill
    Mar 16, 2023

    Duke leaders rise to face the challenges of climate change.

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