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Coronavirus Encouraged Pro-Climate Behaviors: Here’s How Earth Day Celebrations Could Help Sustain Them
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains how online Earth Day events have the potential to sustain climate-friendly actions resulting from coronavirus prevention measures.
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Coronavirus Uses Spikes To Break Into Cells - Here’s How To Stop It
Coronaviruses are named after the crown or “corona” that surrounds each virus particle, a crown of thorns made up of spike proteins. Those spikes interact with molecules on the surface of a cell so that the virus can invade its host. Studies led by David Veesler, assistant professor of biochemistry, are referenced.
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Flight Shame Gains Ground in Seattle
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explain how to fly responsibly in light of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Here's Why Coronavirus And Climate Change Are Different Sorts Of Policy Problems
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains why the methods being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus can't necessarily be used to combat climate change.
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After the Ashes
Eric Wagner (MA, English, '04 | PhD, Biology, '11) shares a portion of his book "After The Blast: The Ecological Recovery of Mount St. Helens."
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OPINION: The Business Case For Climate Leadership: Amazon’s Social License To Operate
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on the conflict surrounding Amazon's reaction to its employees speaking out on climate change.
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What killed hundreds of mighty gray whales? Beloved Puget Sound visitors may hold clues
Deborah Giles, research scientist at the UW's Center for Conservation Biology, explains why so many Puget Sound gray whales have died recently.
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Microplastic Madness,' an inspiring story of kids helping the planet
Lyda Harris, a Biology PhD candidate, is interviewed about microplastics and a new film "Microplastic Madness" screening at the Seattle Children's film festival.
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Bezos’ Earth Fund Should Revitalize The American Rust Belt Instead Of Chasing Technological Solutions
Political science professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on how Jeff Bezos should spend the $10 billion he recently pledged to fight climate change.
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Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change. How should he spend it?
Political science professor Aseem Prakash weighs in on how Jeff Bezos should spend the $10 billion he's pledged to fight climate change.
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From redirecting oil tankers to pushing legislation, these 6 Indy Prize finalists are fighting for animals
Biology Professor Dee Boersma, known for her work in penguin conservation, has been nominated for the Indy Prize.
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Jeff Bezos Commits $10 Billion to Address Climate Change
History Professor Margaret O'Mara weighs in on the cause and impact of Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change.
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Big telescopes join hunt for things that go flash in the night
Eric Bellm, research assistant professor of astronomy, discusses new technology is space observation.
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Climate change may not claim as many species as we thought
Biology Professor Lauren Buckley discusses new research into the effect of climate change on extinction rates.
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The Mosquito And The Northwest Orchid: A Love Story. Sort Of.
Biology Professor Jeff Riffell discusses how the relationship between mosquitos and Northwest orchids may have implications for the development of mosquito repellents.