Scientists Discover Forests That May Resist Climate Change

A surprising phenomenon changes how forests are organized—and may help protect species from climate change, UVM researchers say
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While it’s common knowledge that mountaintops are colder than the valleys below, a new University of Vermont (UVM) study is flipping the script on what we know about forests and climate.

The study, published in Ecology and Evolution, explores forests that experience “cold-air pooling,” a phenomenon where cold air at...

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Americans More Willing to Pay for Climate Action After Extreme Weather

People who personally experience extreme climate events, especially wildfires and hurricanes, are willing to pay significantly more for climate action, even if they report skepticism about human-caused climate change, finds new research from the University of Vermont.

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Scientists Use Wearable Technology to Detect Stress Levels During Sleep

What if changes in a person’s stress levels could be detected while they sleep using wearable devices?

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