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Environmental problems require a diversity of insights

Published on January 28, 2021
“Our research shows that there are real-world pay-offs for being inclusive in problem-solving because people hold diverse knowledge and approach problems from different perspectives,” says Dr. Steven Gray.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Chad Papa

Published on December 11, 2020
Ph.D. Candidate, Chad Papa, studies savanna-forest transitions in West Africa and greenhouse gas emissions in the US forestry sector
Kylie Clay and Lauren Cooper publish a piece in GreenBiz outlining the FCWG's newly released federal policy platform

Published on December 8, 2020
Following the election, the Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG), of which the MSU FCCP plays a leading role, released an ambitious new federal policy platform.
Investigating the impact of heatwaves on natural and agricultural ecosystems

Published on September 25, 2020
Michigan State University entomology assistant professor Will Wetzel and his lab analyze how extreme weather events and climate variability can influence interactions between insects and plants.
Fire and climate change

Published on September 24, 2020
What does a warming climate have to do with wildfires?
MSU researcher poses the question – what is the future of the Amazon forest?

Published on September 15, 2020
Assistant Professor Scott Stark in the Department of Forestry at Michigan State University is tackling a worldwide environmental concern: what’s happening in the Amazon?
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight – Leo Pham

Published on September 2, 2020
Leo Pham brings together the fields of ecology and hydrology.
MSU scientist recognized for outstanding work in soil physics

Published on July 21, 2020
Sasha Kravchenko, a professor in the MSU Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, has received the Don and Betty Kirkham Soil Physics Award from the Soil Science Society of America.
Michigan State University poll reveals a majority of Americans are concerned about climate change, but unclear on sources and solutions

Published on July 13, 2020
The latest MSU Food Literacy and Engagement Poll measures understanding and attitudes of food issues related to climate change.
Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.