MSU scientists studying consequences of climate change
Michigan State University researchers and outreach specialists are working to ensure the sustainability of our agriculture and natural resources systems amidst a changing climate.
Our Table - Climate Change and Our Global Food System
A conversation around climate change and the global food system hosted by MSU and featuring Nick Haddad, Rebecca Jordan, Pamela Ronald and Michael Webber.
Experts
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Jeffrey Andresen
Environmental Quality Specialist
andresen@msu.edu
517- 432-4756
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Wayne Beyea, AICP
Senior Specialist, Urban & Regional Planning; Co-Coordinator, Urban Resilient Redevelopment Graduate Certificate Program
beyea@msu.edu
517-432-7600
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Eric Crawford
Professor Emeritus
crawfor5@msu.edu
517-432-2481
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Bert Cregg
Professor
cregg@msu.edu
517-353-0335
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Asia Dowtin
Assistant Professor, Urban Forestry
dowtinas@msu.edu
517-355-2380
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Meaghan Gass
Michigan Sea Grant Extension Educator
gassmeag@msu.edu
(989) 895-4026 ext. 5
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Josh Gunn
Associate Director for Community, Food & Environment Institute
gunnjosh@msu.edu
517-355-2361
News
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MSU entomologists uncovered how little fruit flies survive deserts
Published on October 16, 2023
New research on a desert fruit fly species shows that evolutionary changes in a single gene lead to the ability to survive extremely high temperatures and low humidity in deserts. -
Director of MSU AgBioResearch introduced as incoming agInnovation chair
Published on October 9, 2023
Research leaders from across the country join in dialogue, exploring innovative ways of safeguarding food security amidst the impacts of climate change. -
MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions
Published on August 7, 2023
Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms -
Awareness of equitable climate resiliency in underserved communities
Published on July 28, 2023
As the need for climate resiliency continues to increase there is a need to acknowledge the disparities and inequities that underserved communities face. -
Three MSU projects receive seed funding for sustainable agriculture collaborations
Published on July 20, 2023
Grants seek to lay foundation for continued research for advancing food system health
What is Mass Timber?
CANR assistant professor George Berghorn explains the materials and processes of the new cutting-edge building material.
97%
of climate scientists agree that climate-warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities
The planet's average surface temperature has risen about
1.62 degrees
Fahrenheit since the late 19th century
Loss of forests contributes as much as 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions each year
February 2020 was the second-warmest February on record
CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere are at their highest levels in over 800,000 years
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