Exploration & Discovery
THE CLIMATE CHANGE INSTITUTE fosters learning and discovery through excellence in graduate academic programs, addresses local and global needs through basic and applied research, and contributes research-based knowledge to make a difference in people’s lives. It is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people in Maine and around the world, and promoting responsible stewardship of human, natural and financial resources, now and in the future.
News
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UMaine researchers develop models to forecast lethal ASP toxin movement in waterways – S. Birkel
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BDN editorial on climate change cites Leahy, Birkel
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CNN interviews A. More about How Climate Change Affects Covid-19
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Gill presented with ‘Friend of the Planet’ award by National Center for Science Education
Research Highlights
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Winski to analyze Alaskan ice core to understand fire conditions in 21st century
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UMaine awarded nearly $3M to train graduate students to be future Arctic scientists
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Colleagues celebrate Hal Borns’ legacy of friendship, vision, scientific discovery
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Scientists rank world’s most important, most threatened mountain water towers
The age of climate decision is here, and our actions will define the course of civilization and the health of our planet. Paul Mayewski, Director, Climate Change Institute