The recent run of record-breaking warm temperatures here in Minnesota has spurred numerous casual conversations about climate change, including frequent half-serious exhortations of “welcome to the new normal!” While our short-term weather is not the same as the long-term climate, the past few years have certainly given us a hint of what the future may...Read More

The challenge of climate change transcends traditional environmental policies, requiring a comprehensive and collaborative approach that extends beyond national borders. While countries like China are making significant strides in transitioning to clean energy, the global community must recognize that achieving ambitious climate goals necessitates collective action. China’s leadership in clean energy transition is commendable and...Read More

Forest invasive species are any species that are non-native to a particular forest ecosystem and whose introduction and spread causes, or are likely to cause, socio-cultural, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health (adapted from FAO, 2015).Forest invasive species pose a significant threat to forest ecosystems worldwide. These species, which are not native...Read More