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Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy
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A center for transformative research in climate science and policy at the University of Utah. https://wilkescenter.utah.edu/
New research from @utah.edu finds wildfire smoke significantly increases ozone concentrations. The research concludes wildfire smoke increases ozone concentrations by 21 parts per billion, or by roughly 20 to 30% higher on average. attheu.utah.edu/research/wil...
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Wildfire smoke exacerbates ozone pollution - @theU
U research modeled smoke produced in epic 2020 wildfire season to demonstrate how it drives ozone formation, further degrading air quality.
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August 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Globally, forests have the biggest potential to mitigate climate change. Trees absorb vast amounts of carbon that would otherwise be in the atmosphere exacerbating the climate crises.
July 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Ever wondered about the long-term costs of driving an EV versus a similar gas-powered vehicle? 🔌⚡🚗

U student Adrian Martino just made an app for that! This interactive tool for Utah Clean Energy lets you compare the cost of ownership and emissions side-by-side.
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Ever wonder how an EV stacks up against a gas car? - @theU
U student Adrian Martino partners with Utah Clean Energy to develop handy online tool that compares long-term costs of driving and CO2 missions of EVs...
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July 9, 2025 at 8:17 PM
@utah.edu Professors Phil Dennison (Geography) and Derek Malia (Atmospheric Sciences) recently showed off new tech they’re developing to help combat wildfires
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University of Utah professors working with NASA to get fire crews real time information
Thousands of acres of land, homes and structures are in jeopardy, as active fires continue to rage on throughout Utah. That's why wildfire prevention is top of mind for a research team at the Universi...
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July 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Wilkes Center is excited to announce a leadership transition! Fielding Norton will be the new managing director, while John Lin the scientific director.
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Wilkes Center names leadership team for expanded climate mission | College of Science
Wilkes Center names leadership team for expanded climate mission June 19, 2025 Above: Fielding Norton, John Lin. Credit: Todd Anderson Climate physicist Fielding Norton and U atmospheric scientist Joh...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Wilkes Center founding director William Anderegg will step down on June 30 after three years of establishing the center as a national leader in climate research and collaboration.
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William Anderegg Passes Wilkes Center Leadership Baton Forward - The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy
Anderegg has established a legacy of communicating science and convening innovators at The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy After three years as the...
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June 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Leaders from a national laboratory, academic research, non-profit advocacy and private industry reveal how Utah is positioned to lead in the clean energy transition at the 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit.
Utah’s energy future - @theU
Leaders from a national laboratory, academic research, non-profit advocacy and private industry reveal how Utah is positioned to lead in the clean energy transition at the 2025 Wilkes Climate Summit.
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May 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Congratulations to the research poster contest winners!⁠

Wilkes Center-funded graduate and undergraduate students showcased their climate-related research projects and competed for cash prizes at the Wilkes Summit. Attendees were invited to vote on their favorite posters throughout the day. ⁠
May 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Gracyn Lia Hinojosa is another one of our spectacular Wilkes Scholars! She is currently researching the impacts of climate induced drought on Ranching Culture in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Navigate here to read all about her! wilkescenter.utah.edu/spotlight/gr...
May 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
We are thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the $250,000 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize at the University of Utah!
April 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Bennett Davenport is another one of our incredible undergraduate Wilkes Scholars! He is currently researching small mammal fossils found in caves surrounding the U to learn more about Utah's changing ecology over time.
April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Melanie Osuna is another one of our incredible undergraduate Wilkes Scholars! She is currently researching a sediment core that potentially has a lot to tell us about the ancient people of the Great Salt Lake Desert.
Navigate to this link to read all about her!
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March 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
One-U Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative is partnering with AWS and NVIDIA to hold an air quality hackathon in June 2025!
March 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
WOW! We received over 1,100 Submissions for the 2025 Wilkes Climate Launch Prize! The amount of innovation and enthusiasm for climate solutions across the world is truly inspiring.
March 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Just today, our very own Wilkes Center Director Dr. William Anderegg was cited in the New York Times!
Read the article here: www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/w...
March 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Izzy Chick is one of our undergraduate Wilkes Scholars, and she is researching the associations between gender and political ideology, especially with environmental issues.
Navigate to this link to read all about her!
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March 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
On Friday, April 4th, Sara Kuebbing from @yaleforestry.bsky.social will visit @utah.edu to share her work with applied science to guide sustainable land management.
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March 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Prof. John Lin, Wilkes Center Assoc. Dir, co-authored a study with University of California scientists showing carbon monoxide emissions on LA freeways improved while it worsened on Utah freeways.
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An emissions tale of two cities: SLC vs. LA - @theU
Research shows carbon monoxide emissions on Salt Lake City freeways worsened while they went down in Southern California.
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February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Hear from the first place team at this year's Climate Solutions Hackathon! #hackathon #climatesolutions
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February 21, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This year’s Climate Solutions Hackathon was a HUGE success, with 17 solution proposals submitted from nearly 90 grads and undergrads participating from across campus.
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U, Cote-d’Azur students tackle climate-water solutions - @theU
Two future hosts of the Winter Olympic Games, the U and Université Côte d'Azur, join forces to tackle water-climate solutions at the Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy 2025 Hackathon.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM