Learn About Colorado's Changing Climate
New Video: Colorado's Forests and the Pine Beetle Epidemic
The mountain pine beetle is in the midst of its largest epidemic in recorded history. Learn how climate change is accelerating this epidemic and what the future holds for Colorado’s forests.
1. Video Series TrailerPlay Video (2:07)
2. Colorado and a Warming PlanetPlay Video (8:51)
3. Colorado's Forests and the Pine Beetle EpidemicPlay Video (9:22)
4. A Hotter, Drier ColoradoPlay Video (7:59)
5. Listening to Colorado's EcologyPlay Video (8:58)
6. New Energy for ColoradoPlay Video (7:47)
7. Education and Solutions in ColoradoPlay Video (8:14)
CU Museum of Natural History Invites Families to Study the Cold Facts of Climate Science
Just as the temps dip and decline, the CU Museum of Natural History will host a series of family days focused on snow, ice, and climate as part of “Cold Facts: Snow and Ice Family Day.” The programs will be held every Saturday in January. On Jan. 7, 14, and 21 from 1-4 p.m., the museum will offer hands-on art and science activities that bring the research of CU-Boulder scientists to life. All events are free and open to the public.
Click here to read more.
Burning Issues: The Fourmile Canyon Fire
A new exhibit featuring the Fourmile Canyon Fire will open in the BioLounge of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History on Sept. 6, 2011 to mark the one-year anniversary of the fire.
Click here to learn more about the exhibit.
