Americans Are Flocking to Wildfire: U.S. Migration Study

People are trading hurricane zones for wildfire areas, says national study of migration, natural disasters, and climate change
Image shows a forest fire in the background on mountains with a city and pond in the forefront.

Americans are leaving many of the U.S. counties hit hardest by hurricanes and heatwaves—and moving towards dangerous wildfires and warmer temperatures, finds one of the largest studies of U.S. migration and natural hazards.  

The ten-year national study reveals troubling public health patterns, with Americans flocking to regions with the greatest risk of wildfires and significant summer...

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A composite image of 21 new Affiliates and Fellows today, including (top row, L–R): Teresa Mungazi, Mario Machado, Carina Isbell, Edward Gamble, Michelle Nikfarjam, (bottom row, L–R) Elyse Kleist, Thomas Macias, Vitoria Aparecida Cardoso, Kris Stepenuck, and Sean Rogers.

Gund Institute Welcomes New Affiliates and Grad Fellows

The Gund Institute for Environment is pleased to welcome 21 outstanding scholars from the University of Vermont and beyond.

This year’s cohort of newly affiliated members includes five UVM faculty members, three Global Affiliates, nine Graduate Fellows, and four Postdoctoral Fellows.

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Gund Institute Announces 2022 Fellowship Recipients

The Gund Institute for Environment at UVM today announced fellowships and research awards for 10 new community members, including seven PhD students, one postdoctoral researcher, and two undergraduate researchers.

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