The Conversation /today/ en How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today /today/2025/01/30/how-satellites-and-ai-help-fight-wildfires-today How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today Megan Maneval Thu, 01/30/2025 - 14:33 The Conversation

Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential. Read from CU expert John Daily on The Conversation. 

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Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential. Read from CU expert John Daily on The Conversation.

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More than 65% of formerly incarcerated people reported experiencing climate-related hazards, according to a survey conducted in Colorado. Read from CU experts Shawhin Roudbari and Shideh Dashti on The Conversation. 

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Studying the vulnerabilities of Colorado's prisons and jails reveals exposures to climate-related hazards, disproportionately affecting incarcerated individuals—especially those from Black and Latino communities. Read from CU experts Shawhin Roudbari and Shideh Dashti on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:46:59 +0000 Megan Maneval 54018 at /today Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research /today/2025/01/23/why-africas-young-scientists-should-help-check-quality-climate-change-research Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research Megan Maneval Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:45 The Conversation

Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from high-income countries, but including early-career scientists produces more balanced reports and is crucial for inclusive climate discussions. Read from CU expert and colleagues on The Conversation.

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Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from high-income countries, but including early-career scientists produces more balanced reports and is crucial for inclusive climate discussions. Read from CU expert Marta Moreno Ibáñez and colleagues on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:45:11 +0000 Megan Maneval 54017 at /today Why fast wildfires, those started by human activities are more destructive /today/2025/01/15/why-fast-wildfires-those-started-human-activities-are-more-destructive Why fast wildfires, those started by human activities are more destructive Megan Maneval Wed, 01/15/2025 - 08:31 The Conversation

The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert on The Conversation.

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The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:31:55 +0000 Megan Maneval 53973 at /today Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months—tips for cleaning, staying safe /today/2025/01/09/wildfire-smoke-inside-homes-can-create-health-risks-linger-months-tips-cleaning-staying Wildfire smoke inside homes can create health risks that linger for months—tips for cleaning, staying safe Megan Maneval Thu, 01/09/2025 - 09:22 The Conversation

The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes; studies show the health risks can stick around. Read from CU expert Colleen Reid on The Conversation. 

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The chemicals emitted when buildings and vehicles burn can find their way into nearby homes; studies show the health risks can stick around. Read from CU expert Colleen Reid on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:22:08 +0000 Megan Maneval 53931 at /today Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones /today/2024/12/18/listening-right-radio-signals-could-be-effective-way-track-small-drones Listening for the right radio signals could be an effective way to track small drones Megan Maneval Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:14 The Conversation

Tracking drones is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet. Read from CU expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.

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Tracking drones is difficult, especially at night. Detecting the radio signals used to control them is a promising approach, though it’s no silver bullet. Read from CU expert Iain Boyd on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:14:53 +0000 Megan Maneval 53901 at /today Using light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ /today/2024/12/13/using-light-dismantle-pfas-forever-chemicals Using light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ Megan Maneval Fri, 12/13/2024 - 10:06 The Conversation

PFAS have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, but researchers have developed a system that could break them down. Read from CU expert Arindam Sau and Colorado State colleagues on The Conversation.

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PFAS have earned the nickname of forever chemicals from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used, but researchers have developed a system that could break them down. Read from CU expert Arindam Sau and Colorado State colleagues on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:06:13 +0000 Megan Maneval 53875 at /today The Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades /today/2024/12/10/arctic-has-changed-dramatically-just-couple-decades The Arctic has changed dramatically in just a couple of decades Megan Maneval Tue, 12/10/2024 - 10:41 The Conversation

The 2024 Arctic Report Card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more. Read from CU experts Twila Moon and Matthew Druckenmiller on The Conversation.

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The 2024 Arctic Report Card shows worrying trends in snow, ice, wildfire and more. Read from CU experts Twila Moon and Matthew Druckenmiller on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:41:12 +0000 Megan Maneval 53847 at /today Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance is drawing millions of new users /today/2024/12/09/bluesky-isnt-new-twitter-its-resemblance-drawing-millions-new-users Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance is drawing millions of new users Megan Maneval Mon, 12/09/2024 - 12:19 The Conversation

Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. CU expert Casey Fiesler explains why people are flocking to it—and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter. Read more on The Conversation.

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Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. CU expert Casey Fiesler explains why people are flocking to it—and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter. Read more on The Conversation.

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Traditional 0 On White ]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:19:50 +0000 Megan Maneval 53841 at /today What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education? /today/2024/11/21/what-would-it-mean-if-trump-dismantled-us-department-education What would it mean if Trump dismantled the US Department of Education? Megan Maneval Thu, 11/21/2024 - 10:21 The Conversation

Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from CU expert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.

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Donald Trump stated during his comeback campaign that he’d dismantle the education department if elected. Will Linda McMahon, his nominee for secretary of education, lead the way? Read from CU expert Kevin Welner on The Conversation.

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