News
Environmental variability and global change are discussed more and more frequently in news articles and programs as the general public becomes increasingly aware of the rapid environmental transformations taking place around the world. ISPE produces general interest articles about current UA research relevant to the environment, spotlights that chronicle the work of ISPE faculty, and other articles, including a series on drought in the Southwest. The most recent articles are listed below. Older articles and links to UA News press releases also are available under the heading, "In this section."
Overpeck to testify about U.S. water supply
May 14, 2008
ISPE Director Jonathan Overpeck will speak to the House Committee on Science and Technology today about managing water supplies.
2008 North American Seasonal Assessment Workshop
May 9, 2008
The southern half of Arizona and New Mexico and the southern tips of California and Nevada are forecast to have above-normal significant fire potential during the May through August wildfire season, according to a report released this week by experts from The University of Arizona and a number of state and federal agencies.
Nobel-winning Scientist Headlines National Conference on Environmental Conflict Resolution
May 2, 2008
Jonathan Overpeck, UA geosciences professor and ISPE director, will address the conflict over climate change during the fifth national ECR2008, held in Tucson on May 20-22.
Video: Sustainability Fair at the UA
April 22, 2008
A number of University and community organizations joined forces to organize the successful and well-attended Sustainability Fair. The event featured a tap water challenge, free bicycle tune-ups, a farmers' market and other activities celebrating Earth Day.
ISPE news articles include information about our affiliated faculty members, updates on the Southwest drought, and articles of general interest on environmental science.