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At Rausser College of Natural Resources, we create solutions that protect Earth’s natural resources, ensure economic and ecological sustainability, and improve human health.
A study co-authored by Professor Tamma Carleton and alum Colin Carlson reveals that climate change is increasing childhood malaria in southern and East Africa—regions with less experience tackling the disease—and reducing risk in today’s hotspots as temperatures become too high for mosquitoes.Read more about Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa
Research led by Associate Adjunct Professor Patrick Gonzalez indicates that climate change could severely increase wildfire above natural levels in four National Parks in California and could help park managers reduce wildfire risks by proactively targeting natural fire to decrease understory fuels.Read more about Climate change increases wildfire risks in Yosemite and other national parks
