Resources

AGCI makes publicly accessible thousands of video presentations, research publications, and other resources from our workshops and projects. Use the search and filter options below to explore the resource library.

Science tackles the West’s megadrought

In this piece for Yale Climate Connections, AGCI Climate Science Fellows Tanya Petach & Emilio Mateo review how scientists are bridging the research-practice boundary to lessen the pain of climate change and the 23-year megadrought it has fueled in the Colorado River basin
By Tanya Petach Emilio Mateo
News
April 7, 2023

Atmospheric rivers, floods, and drought: The paradox of California’s wetter and drier climate future

As the impacts of climate change intensify, experts predict fundamental shifts in mountain hydrologic cycles, with consequences for snow-reliant people and ecosystems. California can serve as a case study to help connect the dots between rising temperatures and regional atmospheric patterns.
By Elise Osenga
Research Review
March 31, 2023

New Inclusive Scientific Meetings guide helps you build a structure of inclusion for all

Many people—and academics, especially—rely on scientific meetings to grow the knowledge and networks needed for a successful career in the sciences. It’s critical that scientific meetings foster a culture of belonging for all so the full diversity of our scientific communities can thrive and contribute to better, more innovative science.
By Liz Carver
AGCI Insight
March 30, 2023

The adaptive mind: Fostering psychosocial resilience to climate change

Working on the front lines of the growing climate crisis is emotionally and spiritually demanding. We recently spoke with AGCI Affiliate Susanne Moser, lead organizer and facilitator of the Adaptive Mind workshop, to understand the skills and capacities needed to navigate the turbulent, traumatic, and transformative challenges of climate change with resilience.
By Liz Carver
AGCI Insight
March 20, 2023

Webinar: Inclusive Scientific Meetings - where to begin

By Emily Jack-Scott Nicole Williams
Workshop Presentation
March 8, 2023

AGCI welcomes our newest Board members!

AGCI is excited to introduce Raj Pandya and Richard Moss as the newest members of our Board of Directors.
By Liz Carver
AGCI Insight
February 28, 2023

Reducing food system emissions, one bite at a time

Emerging research is beginning to shed light on actions that consumers and producers alike can take to reduce food system impacts on the climate. Emissions are generated at every stage of the food system, from the production on farm to the food you scrape off your plate.
By Emily Jack-Scott Devan Crane
Research Review
February 28, 2023

Observations in the snow: A glimpse into life at a remote field research site

In January 2023, the Sublimation of Snow project team skied out to our field site at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory for an Intensive Observation Period – a chance to validate instrument readings, align data approaches, and connect with the landscape and weather of this remarkable research location.
By Elise Osenga
AGCI Insight
February 22, 2023

A double whammy: Wildfire debris pollutes drinking water

Wildfires, which have intensified with climate change, can contaminate drinking water supplies after a heavy rain. AGCI's Tanya Petach and Energy Innovation's Alex Urquhart examine wildfires' long-term impacts on water quality and the need for fire-resilient water systems in this piece for Yale Climate Connections.
By Alex Urquhart Tanya Petach
News
February 8, 2023

Then and now: Scientific investigations of Colorado River drought a quarter century apart

As the Colorado River Compact is renegotiated, scientists are critically examining historical research on the river’s flow to ensure water users across the western United States and Mexico have the information they need to prepare for a future where drought is the norm.
By Tanya Petach Emilio Mateo
Research Review
January 31, 2023