The Environment

Western Cascades forests saw more fire than previously thought

New UO-led research rewrites the fire history of Douglas fir landscapes across Western Oregon

Maps can encourage home radon testing in the right settings 

The colorless, odorless gas is a top cause of lung cancer, but it can be abated once detected 

Wildfires can turn harmless minerals in soils into contaminants

University of Oregon research shows how extreme heat can turn chromium into a toxic pollutant

It’s Dungeness crab season: Will this year bring a big catch?

Meet the UO professor who can predict crab seasons years in advance using a simple trap

Biologist shares ideas for making hazelnuts more climate resistant

The UO's Lauren Hallett discusses her research on improving the resiliency of the trees

UO-led center is building earthquake resilience from the ground up

Planning for the ‘Big One’ means engaging with both experts and residents of the Northwest

UO helps launch $15 million NSF center to study natural hazards

The UO will focus on how landslides and debris flows are affected by climate change

Debris slide risk doesn’t always rise after a wildfire, study finds

Researchers found no increase in landslides in the Columbia River Gorge after a major fire

Students chart Otter Rock Marine Reserve in augmented reality

UO joins with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to connect technology with conservation

Wildfires and smoke pose cascading hazards for US communities

UO faculty discuss challenge of reducing wildfire risk and helping protect the public from smoke