Earth Systems Research Center
Measuring Methane in Streams
Different aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing methane directly into the atmosphere. Rivers and streams, however, were historically seen as pipelines for simply moving material between bodies of water.... Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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06/29/22
Granite State Warming
UNH researchers have released the 2021 New Hampshire Climate Assessment. -
06/15/22
Out to Pasture
Keeping trees in livestock pastures can help reduce the impacts of climate change, according to new UNH research. -
06/01/22
How Low Can You Mow?
Not a fan of mowing the lawn? Good news: Cutting the grass less may be better for the environment. Trimming the number of times you run the mower... -
05/20/22
Deconstructing Bias
Three young researchers -- and many more -- are leading efforts to help UNH geosciences become more inclusive.
Recent Stories
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11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More
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10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But University of New Hampshire scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More
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09/29/21 - In a Class of Their OwnSteve Frolking and Roy Torbert have been elected to the 2021 Class of Fellows of the American Geophysical Union. Read More
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08/19/21 - Frozen CommonsUNH researchers have received a $488,983 grant from NSF to study shared Arctic landscapes and improve their resilience. Read More
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07/14/21 - Tracking the Stream of PlasticUNH researchers have received a grant to study how much plastic stays within rivers instead of washing out to sea. Read More
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07/01/21 - UNH Researchers Receive $1.2M Grant to Study Seasonal Soil Freeze and ThawThe frost heaves that turn New England roads and their drivers into a bumpy, grumpy mess are one of many consequences of the seasonal soil freeze and thaw cycle that impacts about... Read More
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05/12/21 - International FellowUNH research scientist Erik Hobbie has been awarded two fellowships to continue his stable isotope research abroad in China and Austria. Read More
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04/26/21 - Seeing the InfraredUNH researchers received a $200,000 NASA grant to improve satellite-based estimates of forest growth rates. Read More
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01/25/21 - Excellence in CitationsForty-one current and emeritus UNH researchers are among the world's 100,000 most cited, according to a new study. Read More
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12/08/20 - Core PlanningUNH scientists received an NSF grant to plan the logistics of ice core research in a remote section of Antarctica. Read More