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Climate, environment and sustainability
CU Boulder scientists explore ways to help people and communities around the world become more resilient to a changing climate. Experts are available to discuss climate change and its impacts.
2024 Election Coverage
CU Boulder faculty experts are available to discuss U.S. Supreme Court case Trump v. Anderson, immigration, climate change, misinformation and more.
The UN Climate Change Conference
World leaders and climate experts gathered in Dubai in late 2023 for the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) to address the climate crisis and help vulnerable communities adapt. Learn more about CU Boulder's expertise and involvement in COP28.
Israel & Palestine, Context & Background
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched an attack from Gaza into neighboring Israel, part of a long conflict between Israel and Palestine, which has both modern and deep historical roots. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the history of Israel, Palestine and the broader region.
Politics & Students: School Safety, DACA & More
CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various political issues, including DACA, school safety, education policy and LGBTQ+ students.
Colorado River Policy, Hydrology & Drought
The Colorado River Basin states are currently at odds on how to reduce river usage amid increasing extreme weather events and growing populations in the American Southwest. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss the policy changes needed to save the river and how climate change plays a role.
The Aftermath of COVID-19
In the years since COVID-19 sent shockwaves through nearly every facet of society, scientists and researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have made impactful discoveries, including how humidity impacts the infective duration of coronavirus and other airborne illnesses, and what measures communities can take in addition to vaccination to keep the spread of COVID-19 at bay. These researchers and others are available for interviews as your newsrooms enter a new chapter of COVID-19 coverage.
ChatGPT & Generative AI
The burgeoning field of artificial intelligence comes with many questions. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss what the future holds for these AI platforms and what it might mean for people.
Ukraine & War in Eastern Europe
The Ukraine-Russia War started Feb. 20, 2022, when Russia launched air and land attacks against the sovereign nation of Ukraine. CU Boulder experts are available to discuss various topics related to the war in Ukraine, including the history of conflict, political diplomacy and economic impacts of the war on the United States.
Artemis Missions & the Future of Lunar Exploration
NASA’s Artemis 1 mission launched on Nov. 16 2022—the inaugural launch of the space agency’s program to return humans to the moon. Experts are available to discuss this historic launch and the future of lunar exploration.
Research on Marshall Fire, Impacts
The Marshall Fire spurred CU Boulder researchers from across campus—many of them personally affected by the fire—to pivot and apply their expertise to the aftermath. Experts are available to discuss their ongoing efforts to understand the impacts of this disaster.
