/today/ en /today/2025/03/24/5-years-true-counts-covid-19-deaths-remain-elusive-research-hobbled-lack-data <span>5 years on, true counts of COVID-19 deaths remain elusive; research hobbled by lack of data</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-24T08:00:19-06:00" title="Monday, March 24, 2025 - 08:00">Mon, 03/24/2025 - 08:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/file-20250317-56-er45vb.jpg?h=d9b11bcc&amp;itok=dv6NeaKv" width="1200" height="800" alt="National COVID-19 memorial wall in London, England"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Death data in the U.S. is fragmented, incomplete and inconsistent. The consequences of undercounted deaths and lack of real-time tracking continue to be felt with each new public health crisis. Read from CU expert <a href="/cmci/people/graduate-students/information-science/dylan-thomas-doyle" rel="nofollow">Dylan Doyle</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/5-years-on-true-counts-of-covid-19-deaths-remain-elusive-and-research-is-hobbled-by-lack-of-data-244799" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Death data in the U.S. is fragmented, incomplete and inconsistent. The consequences of undercounted deaths and lack of real-time tracking continue to be felt with each new public health crisis. Read from CU expert Dylan Doyle on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-03/file-20250317-56-er45vb.jpg?itok=sFD2EibE" width="1500" height="1001" alt="National COVID-19 memorial wall in London, England"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:00:19 +0000 Megan Maneval 54376 at /today /today/2025/03/20/mountain-glaciers-melt-risk-catastrophic-flash-floods-rises-millions <span>As mountain glaciers melt, risk of catastrophic flash floods rises for millions</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-20T13:30:28-06:00" title="Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 13:30">Thu, 03/20/2025 - 13:30</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/file-20250318-68-ybyz5k.jpg?h=669db895&amp;itok=fxzKt9qD" width="1200" height="800" alt="Imja Lake, a glacial lake in the Mount Everest region of Nepal"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream. These risks and more led the United Nations to declare March 21 the first World Day for Glaciers. Read from CU expert <a href="/instaar/alton-c-byers" rel="nofollow">Alton Byers</a> and colleague Suzanne OConnell on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/as-mountain-glaciers-melt-risk-of-catastrophic-flash-floods-rises-for-millions-world-day-for-glaciers-carries-a-reminder-251707" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The United Nations has declared March 21 the first World Day for Glaciers. Read from CU expert Alton Byers and colleague Suzanne OConnell on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-03/file-20250318-68-ybyz5k.jpg?itok=3Vvqrs-F" width="1500" height="528" alt="Imja Lake, a glacial lake in the Mount Everest region of Nepal"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:30:28 +0000 Megan Maneval 54368 at /today /today/2025/03/17/what-was-first-thing-scientists-discovered-historian-makes-case-babylonian-astronomy <span>What was the first thing scientists discovered? Historian makes case for Babylonian astronomy</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-03-17T14:35:23-06:00" title="Monday, March 17, 2025 - 14:35">Mon, 03/17/2025 - 14:35</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-03/file-20250225-32-imdki5.jpg?h=e667d425&amp;itok=je2BP8XT" width="1200" height="800" alt="illustration of ancient Babylonians "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>Science uses careful, organized observations and tests to construct theories that are recorded, passed on to others and built on.</span> But what was the first thing scientists discovered? Read from CU expert <a href="/herbst/james-byrne" rel="nofollow"><span>James</span>&nbsp;<span>Byrne</span></a><span> as he tackles this</span> Curious Kids question on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/what-was-the-first-thing-scientists-discovered-a-historian-makes-the-case-for-babylonian-astronomy-244463" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Science uses careful, organized observations and tests to construct theories that are recorded, passed on to others and built on. But what was the first thing scientists discovered? Read from CU expert James&nbsp;Byrne as he tackles this Curious Kids question on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-03/file-20250225-32-imdki5.jpg?itok=AvDQxas7" width="1500" height="813" alt="illustration of ancient Babylonians "> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:35:23 +0000 Megan Maneval 54345 at /today /today/2025/02/27/colorado-tackling-air-pollution-vulnerable-neighborhoods-regulating-5-air-toxics <span>Colorado is tackling air pollution in vulnerable neighborhoods by regulating 5 ‘air toxics’</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-27T13:00:07-07:00" title="Thursday, February 27, 2025 - 13:00">Thu, 02/27/2025 - 13:00</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/file-20250213-17-2qm4q.jpg?h=2f954f5c&amp;itok=vxCs7Wcn" width="1200" height="800" alt="The Suncor Refinery in Commerce City, Colorado"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">Limiting exposure to air pollution will have lasting impacts on Colorado communities with the highest exposure. Read from CU expert <a href="/iphy/node/118" rel="nofollow">Jenni Shearston</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/colorado-is-tackling-air-pollution-in-vulnerable-neighborhoods-by-regulating-5-air-toxics-248520" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Limiting exposure to air pollution will have lasting impacts on Colorado communities with the highest exposure. Read from CU expert Jenni Shearston on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-02/file-20250213-17-2qm4q.jpg?itok=xnf52TKd" width="1500" height="1034" alt="The Suncor Refinery in Commerce City, Colorado"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 20:00:07 +0000 Megan Maneval 54226 at /today /today/2025/02/11/noaas-data-powers-local-forecasts-private-company-alone-couldnt-match-it <span>NOAA’s data powers local forecasts—a private company alone couldn’t match it</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-11T13:04:07-07:00" title="Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - 13:04">Tue, 02/11/2025 - 13:04</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/file-20250209-17-cu14ik.jpg?h=921532e3&amp;itok=hdvbRthC" width="1200" height="800" alt="A forecaster monitors incoming data for Hurricane Irma in 2017 at the National Hurricane Center, part of the NOAA."> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide—and freely available to anyone. Read from CU experts <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/kari-bowen" rel="nofollow">Kari Bowen</a> and <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/Christine-Wiedinmyer" rel="nofollow">Christine Wiedinmyer</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/noaas-vast-public-weather-data-powers-the-local-forecasts-on-your-phone-and-tv-a-private-company-alone-couldnt-match-it-249451" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>NOAA operates fleets of satellites, sensors on airplanes and ocean-going buoys, as well as radar, providing the data used by weather forecasters nationwide—and freely available to anyone. Read from CU experts Kari Bowen and Christine Wiedinmyer on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-02/file-20250209-17-cu14ik.jpg?itok=DihhFT7t" width="1500" height="1000" alt="A forecaster monitors incoming data for Hurricane Irma in 2017 at the National Hurricane Center, part of the NOAA."> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:04:07 +0000 Megan Maneval 54133 at /today /today/2025/02/06/lightning-strikes-link-weather-earth-weather-space <span>Lightning strikes link weather on Earth, weather in space</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-02-06T07:14:01-07:00" title="Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 07:14">Thu, 02/06/2025 - 07:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-02/file-20241203-21-27si99.jpg?h=b77dfe3d&amp;itok=utVP8cAw" width="1200" height="800" alt="lightning in the sky"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>Lightning can be used to probe Earth’s dynamic Van Allen radiation belts, directly connecting terrestrial weather and space weather. Read from CU expert </span><a href="/aps/lauren-blum" rel="nofollow"><span>Lauren Blum</span></a><span> on The Conversation.</span></p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/lightning-strikes-link-weather-on-earth-and-weather-in-space-243772" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Lightning can be used to probe Earth’s dynamic Van Allen radiation belts, directly connecting terrestrial weather and space weather. Read from CU expert Lauren Blum on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-02/file-20241203-21-27si99.jpg?itok=TOZhCmsK" width="1500" height="931" alt="lightning in the sky"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:14:01 +0000 Megan Maneval 54102 at /today /today/2025/01/30/how-satellites-and-ai-help-fight-wildfires-today <span>How satellites and AI help fight wildfires today</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-30T14:33:55-07:00" title="Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 14:33">Thu, 01/30/2025 - 14:33</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/file-20250129-15-jri5lx.jpg?h=164fcd39&amp;itok=SVHudFvH" width="1200" height="800" alt="LA area wildfire"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential. Read from CU expert </span><a href="/mechanical/john-w-daily" rel="nofollow"><span>John Daily</span></a><span> on The Conversation.&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/how-satellites-and-ai-help-fight-wildfires-today-248420" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Fire spotters used to watch with binoculars from forest towers. Now, technology can help forecast fire behavior, but human experience is still essential. Read from CU expert John Daily on The Conversation. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-01/file-20250129-15-jri5lx.jpg?itok=2ugWcRCN" width="1500" height="1000" alt="LA area wildfire"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:33:55 +0000 Megan Maneval 54067 at /today /today/2025/01/23/extreme-heat-flooding-wildfires-hazards-coloradans-can-face-behind-bars <span>Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires—the hazards Coloradans can face behind bars</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-23T09:46:59-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 09:46">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:46</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/file-20241220-17-3dngr5.jpg?h=9f0ef5b3&amp;itok=Hb_I2w1N" width="1200" height="800" alt="Colorado State Penitentiary"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>More than 65% of formerly incarcerated people reported experiencing climate-related hazards, according to a survey conducted in Colorado. </span>Read from CU experts <a href="/envd/shawhin-roudbari" rel="nofollow">Shawhin Roudbari</a> and <a href="/ceae/shideh-dashti" rel="nofollow">Shideh Dashti</a> on The Conversation.&nbsp;</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/extreme-heat-flooding-wildfires-colorados-formerly-incarcerated-people-on-the-hazards-they-faced-behind-bars-245632" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Studying the vulnerabilities of Colorado's prisons and jails reveals exposures to climate-related hazards, disproportionately affecting incarcerated individuals—especially those from Black and Latino communities. Read from CU experts Shawhin Roudbari and Shideh Dashti on The Conversation. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-01/file-20241220-17-3dngr5.jpg?itok=bUE9SFQI" width="1500" height="1110" alt="Colorado State Penitentiary"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:46:59 +0000 Megan Maneval 54018 at /today /today/2025/01/23/why-africas-young-scientists-should-help-check-quality-climate-change-research <span>Why Africa’s young scientists should help check the quality of climate change research</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-23T09:45:11-07:00" title="Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 09:45">Thu, 01/23/2025 - 09:45</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/file-20241209-15-pwy64z.jpg?h=06f6671c&amp;itok=_N20RdZi" width="1200" height="800" alt="stock image of a group of Black scientists"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead"><span>Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from high-income countries, but including early-career scientists produces more balanced reports and is crucial for </span>inclusive climate discussions<span>. </span>Read from CU expert <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/marta-moreno-ibanez" rel="nofollow">Marta Moreno Ibáñez</a> and colleagues on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular ucb-link-button-default" href="https://theconversation.com/why-africas-young-scientists-should-help-check-the-quality-of-climate-change-research-244719" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from high-income countries, but including early-career scientists produces more balanced reports and is crucial for inclusive climate discussions. Read from CU expert Marta Moreno Ibáñez and colleagues on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-01/file-20241209-15-pwy64z.jpg?itok=J0dseTDL" width="1500" height="1001" alt="stock image of a group of Black scientists"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:45:11 +0000 Megan Maneval 54017 at /today /today/2025/01/15/why-fast-wildfires-those-started-human-activities-are-more-destructive <span>Why fast wildfires, those started by human activities are more destructive</span> <span><span>Megan Maneval</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-01-15T08:31:55-07:00" title="Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 08:31">Wed, 01/15/2025 - 08:31</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-01/file-20250113-21-iddn1y.jpg?h=a5441f27&amp;itok=zqQ52SxD" width="1200" height="800" alt="A home burns in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/today/taxonomy/term/1153"> The Conversation </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p class="lead">The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert <a href="https://cires.colorado.edu/people/virginia-iglesias" rel="nofollow">Virginia Iglesias</a> on The Conversation.</p><div class="ucb-button-group ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-regular"><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="https://theconversation.com/la-fires-why-fast-wildfires-and-those-started-by-human-activities-are-more-destructive-and-harder-to-contain-247314" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Read the Article</span></a><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-black ucb-link-button-default ucb-link-button-regular" href="/today/conversation" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">The Conversation on CUBT</span></a></div><p class="lead">&nbsp;</p><hr><p class="hero"><i class="fa-regular fa-comment">&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;<strong>The Conversation</strong></p><p class="small-text"><a href="https://theconversation.com/us" rel="nofollow">The Conversation</a> is an independent, nonprofit publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public. On&nbsp;a mission “to promote truthful information and strengthen journalism by unlocking the rich diversity of academic research for audiences across America,” they&nbsp;publish short articles&nbsp;by academics on timely topics related to their research. ���Ҵ�ý�ƽ������ provides funding as a member of The Conversation U.S.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The causes of the wind-driven fires that burned thousands of homes in the Los Angeles area are under investigation. Read from CU expert Virginia Iglesias on The Conversation.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/today/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-01/file-20250113-21-iddn1y.jpg?itok=w3K6m2gu" width="1500" height="1001" alt="A home burns in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles"> </div> </div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:31:55 +0000 Megan Maneval 53973 at /today