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Featured Research

Climate Change Research Interview
Watch DRI Research Professor Dr. Jay Arnone's interview on KOLO 8's "It's Not Just Politics". Dr. Arnone's climate change research focuses on the effects of elevated carbon dioxide levels on the environment.

DRI Climate Change Study
A new study at DRI finds that one hot year can impact plants' carbon dioxide uptake for two years, potentially increasing the risk for wildfires and drought and making reducing carbon dioxide emissions more important.

Near Shore Water Monitoring
DRI has several projects monitoring sediment entry into Lake Tahoe. The research helps scientists understand the effects of urbanization, land use and storms on Lake Tahoe's water clarity.

News Releases

Laura Edwards and Volunteers sought to measure rain, hail and snow

10/1/08: DRI to support new California weather watch network
Volunteers sought to measure rain, hail and snow. This collaboration is part of a nationwide internet-based weather network and seeks to obtain more precise information for recording and analyzing climate change.

NSHE assembles dream team to study state's climate changes

9/30/08: NSHE team to study state's climate changes
An interdisciplinary "dream team" including researchers from DRI will spend the next five years analyzing and modeling the effects of regional climate change on our landscapes, ecosystems and water resources.

Example of artificial turf used on a soccer field

9/18/08: Artificial Turf May Be Too Hot For Summer Use
New study finds artificial turf may be too hot for summer use. UNLV and DRI Researchers say artificial turf is a great water-saving alternative to grass, but manufacturers need to improve the way synthetic surfaces react to solar radiation.

Jay Arnone's Ecosystem Research Featured in Nature Magazine.

9/17/08: DRI Research Featured on Cover of Nature Magazine
Global Warming’s ecosystem double whammy. An unprecedented DRI study shows one abnormally warm year can suppress the amount of carbon dioxide uptake by some plant systems for up to two years.

Mike Benjamin makes major donation to DRI

9/9/08: Mike and Leah Benjamin give $100,000 to DRI
Mike and Leah Benjamin make major donation to DRI. Gift will help fill vacant Public Information Officer position.

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Amber Broch: A Life of Riding and Renewables

Amber Broch
DRI renewable energy researcher Amber Broch leads a life of riding and renewables.

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