MSU Extension Climate Change

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  The ‘other side’ of Amazon forest drought: Could Amazon forest’s shallow water table areas act as climate change ‘refugia’?

  Published on January 17, 2022
  New findings published by Michigan State University (MSU) Researchers examine how climate change shapes the future of the world’s largest rainforest and the impacts drought has on the forest growing on various soil water and water table conditions.

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  Forestry Student Spotlight – Arjeta Bajramaj

  Published on January 12, 2022
  Arjeta Bajramaj shares some of her influential forestry experiences that have helped transform her interest into an aspiring career path.

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  Comprehensive Africa Climate Change Initiative (CACCI) Officially Launches

  Published on December 22, 2021
  CACCI is a joint climate initiative with the African Union Commission to promote resilience, food security and inclusive growth

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  New faculty Dr. Hatem Rouached approaches crop science with a global perspective

  Published on December 17, 2021
  Please meet Dr. Hatem Rouached, Ph.D., a new faculty member who joined PSM as assistant professor in 2020, in the midst of the pandemic.

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  New MSU research shows photosynthesis controlled by nutrient signaling in plants

  Published on December 13, 2021
  The findings can help in the development of more resilient plants that are able to withstand nutrient-poor conditions, thus improving global food production.

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  A Holistic Approach to Policy Change in Nigeria’s Agri-Food Value Chain

  Published on December 8, 2021
  To improve agricultural policy and enhance food security in Nigeria, researchers at Michigan State University have helped launch a new Innovation Lab for Policy Leadership in Agriculture and Food Security (PiLAF) at the University of Ibadan.

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  Climate change requires smart gardening

  Published on December 8, 2021
  Help your garden adapt to climate change.

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  Entomology doctoral student blends interests to pursue career as a climate change scientist and outreach educator

  Published on December 1, 2021
  In addition to researching climate change and plant communities, Ph.D. student Elizeth Cinto Mejía enjoys outreach and science education with K-12 students, teachers and other educators she admires.

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  CSUS faculty's work brings together researchers and stakeholders around the world to solve environmental problems

  Published on November 29, 2021
  Steven Gray shares about his work in community-based participatory research here in Michigan and around the world.

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  Ph.D. student takes interdisciplinary approach to fisheries and wildlife

  Published on November 2, 2021
  Kelly Kapsar’s research looks at the relationship between humans and their environment with a focus on wildlife conservation.