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How spicy can mustard get? Depends on the soil

April 24, 2024

A new ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder study finds microbes in soil may influence the flavor of mustard seeds, adding to our understanding of the many ways soil microbes can influence plants.

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Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

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Climate journalism is strong in hard-hit countries

March 1, 2024

Climate change has disproportionate impacts globally, and a new analysis identifies compelling coverage by news outlets in less-resourced countries, where reporting on the issue is done in unique and in-depth ways.

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New center designed to inspire curiosity, community and action in environmental science

Feb. 21, 2024

The new CIRES Center for Education, Engagement, and Evaluation is dedicated to three broad goals: excellence and inclusion in environmental science education; career development and training for scientists; and engaging with diverse audiences.

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Communities of color breathe Denver’s worst air

Feb. 21, 2024

A new ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder-led study found historic redlining laid a foundation for today’s bad air trends. In Denver, people of color, specifically those of Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native heritage, are exposed to higher levels of air pollution than non-Hispanic whites.

Kathryn Materna working in the field

CIRES welcomes new tectonic geodesist Kathryn Materna

Jan. 24, 2024

Assistant Professor Kathryn Materna's focus on earthquake cycles and tectonic deformation will add depth to ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder geodesy research.

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Climate change opinions swing elections

Jan. 23, 2024

A new ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder analysis found that, with U.S. voters, climate concerns likely gave Democrats the White House in 2020.

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Students build science identity through immersive research experience

Jan. 8, 2024

Recent ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder-led work suggests students gain more confidence in their ability to do science and a greater sense of belonging in the science community through immersive research experiences.

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US utilities on track to be 100% renewable by 2060

Dec. 19, 2023

A ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder study led by undergraduate Grace Kroeger found in states with and without aggressive goals, utilities plan to drop fossil fuels.

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Environmental data science lab hosts virtual hackathon

Dec. 18, 2023

Participants from around the world who attended the three-day Environmental Mosaic summit hosted by ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder’s Environmental Data Science Innovation & Inclusion Lab used data and artificial intelligence to tackle environmental challenges. Winners will dig deeper in person next year.

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