This research team studied linkages between pollution and other aspects of air quality, climate change, and public health, with engagement from the social sciences to better understand human choices and behavior, improve communication of risks associated with poor air quality, and devise solutions to improve human health.
This research team studied the ecological and social impacts of rapid “whiplash” among droughts, wildfires, and floods as a consequence of climate change and worked to identify strategies to better prepare communities for sustainable adaptation to this increasing threat.
This research team developed standardized measures and collected baseline data to create a scientifically rigorous set of metrics for the EcoDistrict Framework, which was eventually tested in the City of Fort Collins to help the City realize its climate neutrality, resource reduction, and healthy community goals.
Following the June 6, 2015 World Wide Views on Climate and Energy ‘Day of Deliberation’ event, this GCRT convened an interdisciplinary team to discuss results from the event and conducted academic research projects on citizen engagement and public opinion on climate change and energy issues.
This research team studied the potential groundwater and human health impacts of surface spills containing chemicals used for unconventional oil and gas exploration.
This research team facilitated systems-based research to address the challenge of improving global food accessibility while reducing agriculture’s environmental impacts.
This research team explored how and why Equity and Environmental Justice are important elements of the study of the environment, public health, and sustainability at CSU.