Tag: climate change
December 18, 2014
CO2 and the History of Weighing Smoke
Officials from countries around the word have met for the last two weeks in Lima, Peru to talk global climate change. At the heart of…
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Climate Deal Puts Spotlight on Carbon Capture Technology
The deal that the U.S. and China have struck to curb carbon emissions has been hailed as a breakthrough by many concerned with climate change,…
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We May Have Overestimated Forecasts For CO2 Buildup In The Atmosphere
Current computer models may have overestimated expected future levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, according to research released today. And the models may need to…
Read MoreOctober 6, 2014
‘Plumbing System’ Slows Greenland Ice Sheet
The subglacial “plumbing system” beneath Greenland is slowing the ice sheet’s movement toward the sea as the summer progresses, according to new research. “Everyone wants…
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UT must meet the foundational needs of our students for them to succeed academically, build community and be prepared for the world after they graduate. One of the most essential needs is housing affordability.
As we continue to make progress in expanding affordable campus…
Exciting and important research! Great job Rebecca!
#theworldneedsgeoscientists
Research Professor Bridget Scanlon spoke with @CNN about how coal ash could bolster the domestic supply of rare earth elements — critical ingredients needed for the transition to lower carbon energy.
Vertical mind : psychological approaches for optimal rock climbing / Don McGrath and Jeff Elison. Sharp End Publishing, 2014. #rockclimbing