300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid-20th century – the survivors have a few things in common
By Andrew Fountain, Professor of Geography, Portland State University, The Conversation · October 12, 2026
A new study compared the glaciers in the Lower 48 states today against historical data from the mid-20th century. The results show the region’s vulnerabilities as temperatures rise.
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California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 hurricane season
By Nicholas Grondin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, University of Tampa · 4h ago
Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
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What colleges and universities need from donors to thrive
By William Blomquist, Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Indiana University, Genevieve Shaker, Professor of Philanthropic Studies and Donald A. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Indiana University, William M. Plater, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus, Indiana University · 4h ago