USC Dornsife News

Our warming ocean waters could destabilize the seals that keep undersea carbon reservoirs from escaping — and this could alter our climate. [6 min read]

Julio Friedmann ’95 is using his scientific know-how to spur innovative ways of capturing carbon from the atmosphere — and turning it into gold. [4 min read]

Republican and Democratic leaders met at the Climate Forward conference on April 4 and agreed that climate change requires urgent action. [3½ min read]

Whether you’re a Stark, a Lannister or a Targaryen, nothing might be more beneficial in landing the Iron Throne than a mastery of the letters, arts and sciences. USC Dornsife experts explain how. [5 min read]

Undersea carbon reservoirs have caused global warming before — and it could happen again, according to research by an international team of scientists led by Earth scientist Lowell Stott of USC Dornsife. [4 ¾ min read]

Rain in southern and northern California over the next few weeks and months could double the trouble for residents in the steep hills and mountain sides that were scorched by the recent wildfires.

Earth sciences Ph.D. student Emily Burt will advance her research into the Amazon River watershed, studying how sulfur makes its way across the South American continent. [3½ min read]

Emilie Skoog spends her time researching extreme environments and telling young girls about careers in STEM.

The effects of landslides are disproportionately severe in developing countries, explains Joshua West in "The Conversation."