Climate Change
Finger Lakes 1: The Politicization of Climate Change
Climate change has become a strong topic of discussion in recent decades, resulting in a divide of denial and science. News outlet Finger Lakes 1 reported on how politics and the global factors are playing into the prominent topic of climate change. Research by Larry Hamilton, Professor of... Read More
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12/08/21E&E News: Dems' spending bill taps small banks for climate justice
As climate change concerns begin to rise, legislators in Washington have began to shift the focus of resources toward implementing clean energy,... -
03/03/21Soil Synthesis
Serita Frey, Professor of Natural Resources and the Environment A new National Science Foundation grant will support UNH efforts to understand the... -
10/07/20Defrosting the Arctic
New research led by UNH aims to understand the interactions that stimulate the release of carbon from thawing permafrost in the Arctic. -
07/10/19Pounding the Pavement
New research from UNH shows that thicker asphalt could extend the life cycle of roads — and save money — as the effects of climate change stress them...
Recent Stories
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12/08/15 - The Policy PeopleMichael Ettlinger was a newbie in the tax policy world when his boss turned to him one day and said: “Go do CNN for me.” Those were daunting words for someone who was still... Read More -
12/08/15 - Not Just the Heat, It’s the HumansWhen it comes to adapting to the changing environment of the Great Basin in the North American West, for small mammals, warming associated with climate change is only part of the... Read More -
12/03/15 - Climate Change CooperationLeaders from across the globe have convened in Paris for COP21, the United Nations’ climate summit, where they are working toward a “strong climate agreement.” Here at UNH,... Read More -
11/24/15 - Changsheng Li (1941 – 2015)UNH research professor Changsheng Li of the Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS) passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Massachusetts General Hospital in... Read More -
09/08/15 - Ruth Varner Honored by American Geophysical Union for Student MentoringRuth Varner has been awarded the American Geophysical Union’s 2015 Sulzman Award for Excellence in Education and Mentoring. Varner ‘93G ‘00G is associate professor of... Read More -
06/26/15 - The Winds of (Climate) ChangeOn Thursday, June 18, 2015, Pope Francis made history in an encyclical — a papal letter that is distributed to all bishops in the Roman Catholic Church — entitled “Laudato Si,” in... Read More -
05/18/15 - Climate Change Bringing Higher Seas, Health Impacts to N.H.Rising seas pose significant risks to New Hampshire coastal communities and ecosystems, cultural resources and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and climate change-driven health... Read More -
03/31/15 - UNH Geologist Identifies New Source of Methane for Gas Hydrates in ArcticResearch led by a UNH professor has identified a new source of methane for gas hydrates — ice-like substances found in sediment that trap methane within the crystal structure of... Read More -
03/11/15 - Doyle Fellow Shines Light on Climate Adaptation LeadersAlexandra Philip '15 wrote a report about coastal community climate champions as part of her 2014 Doyle Fellowship. Leaders who are helping their coastal communities adapt to sea... Read More -
02/27/15 - UNH Researcher Will Discuss Climate and Land Use at Organic Farmers ConferenceJohn Aber, professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire and researcher with the N.H. Agricultural Experiment Station, will discuss future climate and land use... Read More