New research from @utah.edu finds wildfire smoke significantly increases ozone concentrations. The research concludes wildfire smoke increases ozone concentrations by 21 parts per billion, or by roughly 20 to 30% higher on average. attheu.utah.edu/research/wil... @uofu-science.bsky.social

Globally, forests have the biggest potential to mitigate climate change. Trees absorb vast amounts of carbon that would otherwise be in the atmosphere exacerbating the climate crises.

Ever wondered about the long-term costs of driving an EV versus a similar gas-powered vehicle? 🔌⚡🚗 U student Adrian Martino just made an app for that! This interactive tool for Utah Clean Energy lets you compare the cost of ownership and emissions side-by-side. attheu.utah.edu/science-tech...

@utah.edu Professors Phil Dennison (Geography) and Derek Malia (Atmospheric Sciences) recently showed off new tech they’re developing to help combat wildfires @ksl5tv.bsky.social #WildfireWorkingGroup ksltv.com/local-news/u...

The Wilkes Center is excited to announce a leadership transition! Fielding Norton will be the new managing director, while John Lin the scientific director. science.utah.edu/wilkes-cente... @utah.edu @uofu-science.bsky.social @uofubiology.bsky.social

Wilkes Center founding director William Anderegg will step down on June 30 after three years of establishing the center as a national leader in climate research and collaboration.
wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/wi... @uofu-science.bsky.social @utah.edu

Leaders from a national laboratory, academic research, non-profit advocacy and private industry reveal how Utah is positioned to lead in the clean energy transition at the 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit.

Congratulations to the research poster contest winners!⁠ ⁠ Wilkes Center-funded graduate and undergraduate students showcased their climate-related research projects and competed for cash prizes at the Wilkes Summit. Attendees were invited to vote on their favorite posters throughout the day. ⁠

Gracyn Lia Hinojosa is another one of our spectacular Wilkes Scholars! She is currently researching the impacts of climate induced drought on Ranching Culture in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Navigate here to read all about her! wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/gr...

We are thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the $250,000 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize at the University of Utah!

Bennett Davenport is another one of our incredible undergraduate Wilkes Scholars! He is currently researching small mammal fossils found in caves surrounding the U to learn more about Utah's changing ecology over time.

Melanie Osuna is another one of our incredible undergraduate Wilkes Scholars! She is currently researching a sediment core that potentially has a lot to tell us about the ancient people of the Great Salt Lake Desert. Navigate to this link to read all about her! wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/me...

One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative is partnering with AWS and NVIDIA to hold an air quality hackathon in June 2025!

WOW! We received over 1,100 Submissions for the 2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize! The amount of innovation and enthusiasm for climate solutions across the world is truly inspiring.

Just today, our very own Wilkes Center Director Dr. William Anderegg was cited in the New York Times! Read the article here: www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/w...

Izzy Chick is one of our undergraduate Wilkes Scholars, and she is researching the associations between gender and political ideology, especially with environmental issues. Navigate to this link to read all about her! wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/iz...

On Friday, April 4th, Sara Kuebbing from @yaleforestry.bsky.social will visit @utah.edu to share her work with applied science to guide sustainable land management. RSVP here: forms.gle/6ZSEXPgoobLG... @yalee360.bsky.social @uofu-science.bsky.social @uofubiology.bsky.social #ecology

Prof. John Lin, Wilkes Center Assoc. Dir, co-authored a study with University of California scientists showing carbon monoxide emissions on LA freeways improved while it worsened on Utah freeways. attheu.utah.edu/research/an-... #ClimateChange @uofu-science.bsky.social

Hear from the first place team at this year's Climate Solutions Hackathon! #hackathon #climatesolutions wilkescenter.utah.edu/podcast/28-c... @uofu_science @uofuresearch

This year’s Climate Solutions Hackathon was a HUGE success, with 17 solution proposals submitted from nearly 90 grads and undergrads participating from across campus. attheu.utah.edu/facultystaff... @utah.edu #hackathon #climatesolutions