Tag: Climate Change
-
Toyota Research Institute and Michigan Engineering discuss importance of long-standing partnership
As the auto industry expands beyond transportation, university collaborations are more important than ever.
-
Outsmarting floodwaters
The world needs better tools to protect people during floods. A new machine learning method could help.
-
$7.5 million to predict and communicate flood risk
Engineers, atmospheric scientists, psychologists and anthropologists team up to develop better flood predictions and ensure decision-makers can understand them.
-
Video: Creating Equity in Midwestern Flood Response and Recovery
A collaboration between engineers and experts from the U-M Center for Social Solutions to address inequity in flood recovery.
-
Flaring allows more methane into the atmosphere than we thought
The upside is that simple fixes will have a big impact
-
When climate change hits home
How an organization led by U-M is helping small-town America plan for a warming world.
-
Longer, more intense allergy seasons could result from climate change
Rising temperatures, increased CO2 will drive trees, grasses, weeds to produce more pollen.
-
Key takeaways from the COP26 Summit
Three Michigan Engineering experts offer insights following the summit in Glasgow.
-
Intersection of environmental justice and engineering the focus of new $2.5M endowed professorship
The gift represents a cross-discipline approach to sustainability and equity.
-
Wastewater to drinking water: EPA grants $1.2M to U-M for virus removal study
In preparation for climate adaptation in water-stressed areas, researchers will assess how well existing treatment systems prepare water for reuse.
-
Opinion: After a summer of weather horrors, adapting to climate change is an imperative
In a perspective piece for Washington Post, Richard Rood says response to climate change requires an adaption mindset in addition to mitigation efforts.
-
In the news: Michigan Engineering experts August 9-13
Highlights include the Los Angeles Times.