People are altering decomposition rates in waterways

New research published in Science by Krista Capps and J.P. Schmidt reveals that humans may be accelerating decomposition of organic matter in waterways, which could exacerbate greenhouse gas emissions and threaten biodiversity.

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Accessing the connections between infectious disease, climate change and biodiversity loss

Regents’ Professor and CEID Director John Drake is co-author on a new report calling for a more unified approach to planetary health.

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Signature Lecture Series draws prominent speakers to campus

The 38th Odum Lecture will be delivered by Kai Chan, Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of British Columbia, and is part of the University of Georgia’s spring 2024 Signature Lecture Series.

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New AI tool will help survey, protect coral reefs

University of Georgia ecologist Jim Porter has received funding to create an artificial intelligence tool expected to greatly improve mapping of coral reefs and lead to significant advancements in underwater 3D measurements—information that will aid efforts to help these reefs survive.

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Climate change could increase costs of reproduction in plants, study finds

A new study offers clues about how plant populations might respond to climate change and could provide guidance for conservation strategies.

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UGA researchers identify rules for predicting climate change effects on host-parasite interactions

New research from UGA identifies rules to help predict how host-parasite relationships will be shaped by global climate change.

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Drawdown Georgia: Home-grown solutions to reverse climate change

As part of Drawdown Georgia, researchers from UGA are finding ways to use existing resources to combat climate change.

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Sicker livestock may increase climate woes

Climate change is affecting the spread and severity of infectious diseases—and infectious diseases may in turn be contributing to climate change.

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Forecast predicts dismal future for American alligator

A study by UGA researchers indicates that warming temperatures could impact the future of the American alligator and potentially result in its demise.

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Peering into the past: Analysis of museum specimens reveals clues about ecological change

Stable isotope analysis of specimens from natural history museums can provide insights into potential impacts of future environmental change.

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