MSU Extension Climate Change

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  Community Sustainability faculty awarded over $400,000 for systems-thinking research

  Published on July 23, 2021
  Steven Gray and Rebecca Jordan were awarded over $400,000 for research on innovative ways to teach systems-thinking and perspective-taking with mental models.

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  Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

  Published on July 6, 2021
  Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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  Protecting the Au Sable River

  Published on June 23, 2021
  As climate change and invasive species continue to threaten Michigan’s fisheries, MSU and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are working together to assess the resilience of the iconic trout stream.

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  Make a difference in your community through the virtual Conservation Stewards Program

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Get started as a Conservation Steward this fall, with four different local areas to choose from.

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  Reducing campus carbon emissions with MSU trees

  Published on May 21, 2021
  The MSU Sustainable Wood Recovery Initiative (SWRI) program reduced campus carbon dioxide emissions by 50.15 metric tons between 2015-2017.

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  Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Georgios Arseniou

  Published on May 5, 2021
  Georgios Arseniou, Ph.D. candidate, focuses on understanding the structure and function of urban forests which provide various socioeconomic and ecological services to human societies.

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  Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 3

  Published on May 4, 2021
  Ecosystem services—can you have your cake and eat it, too?

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  Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 2

  Published on April 27, 2021
  Carbon capture and storage; is it like trying to catch lightening in a bottle?

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  Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – Part 1

  Published on April 20, 2021
  Old McDonald had some…carbon?

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  New Food Literacy and Engagement Poll reveals public disconnect on food and climate change, rising interest in meat alternatives

  Published on April 20, 2021
  In the Spring 2021 MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll, a majority of respondents say developing crops resistant to weather extremes would significantly impact greenhouse gas emissions.