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Smoke on the Water
UNH researchers will study Amazonia's wildfire history from thousands of years ago to understand how fire might affect the region in the future. Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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03/26/20Water, Water Everywhere
A new document published by UNH provides guidance to help Seacoast communities prepare for increased flood risks due to climate change. -
02/17/20Arctic Connections
Ruth Varner has been appointed to a year-long position as a visiting researcher at Stockholm University in Sweden. -
01/30/20Beyond Curb Appeal
UNH researchers found that the older the home, the more carbon stored underground. -
11/15/19Closing the Gap
Nine undergrads traveled from the Mid-Atlantic to take part in an intensive geoscience research program at UNH.
Recent Stories
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11/06/19 - Looking NorthwardThe University of New Hampshire has joined the University of the Arctic, marking an official pledge to continue and expand on its polar expertise. Read More -
10/28/19 - A United EffortCountries around the world have pledged to adopt new measures that will improve their land and soil health thanks in part to UNH. Read More -
10/14/19 - Mercury RisingArctic communities who bear witness to the early impacts of climate change are grappling with a new challenge. Read More -
10/03/19 - Winter Is Coming. Or Is It?“Winter is coming,” the saying goes. But is it? New research from UNH has found clear signs of a decline in frost days, snow covered days and other indicators of winter that could... Read More -
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09/10/19 - Have Work, Will TravelSometimes an extended trip abroad — or maybe a few — can offer new perspectives for those in the STEM fields. Read More -
08/14/19 - Adapting to ChangeAs carbon dioxide increases in the atmosphere, trees across the U.S. are responding by growing more and conserving water when needed. Read More -
07/12/19 - Making Climate ConnectionsTamara Marcus researching methane emissions from permafrost in northern Sweden. Photo by Ruth Varner.Tamara Marcus, a graduate student in UNH’s Natural Resources and Earth System... Read More -
07/10/19 - Pounding the PavementNew 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. Read More -
06/03/19 - Seasons Of ChangeOne of the leading indicators of climate change — phenology, or nature’s calendar — can provide some insight into past climatic trends as well. Read More