Dr. Joey Shaw blends his passion for plants with teaching at UTC and the Highlands Biological Station, leading students into the forests and wetlands of the Highlands Plateau to uncover rare ferns and biodiverse habitats. At UTC he collaborates with students on the “Guide to the Vascular Plants of Tennessee,” using their feedback to refine…
Sean Richards discuss climate change on Jed & JR Mornings
UTC environmental science professor Dr. Sean Richards joined Jed & JR Mornings to discuss climate change and the rising risk of wildfires across the United States. A recent article cited World Health Organization data showing pollution kills 7 million people globally each year and explained how hotter, drier conditions fueled by climate change are making…