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Permafrost in the soil and methane hydrates deep in the ocean are large reservoirs of ancient carbon. But even if methane is released from these large natural stores, new Rochester data shows that the bigger concern is methane released from human activities.

Permafrost in the soil and methane hydrates in the ocean are large reservoirs of carbon, but data shows a bigger concern is methane released from human activities.

Reducing emissions from human activities like fossil fuel extraction and use will have a greater impact on curbing future global warming than scientists previously thought, a new Rochester study suggests.

Reducing methane emissions from human activities will have a greater impact on curbing future global warming than scientists previously thought.

Dyson is the fourth speaker in the “Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change” lecture series, and is the author or editor of more than 20 books on race and race relations in the United States.

Michael Eric Dyson is the fourth speaker in the “Difficult Conversations as a Catalyst for Change" lecture series.

“History converged in a way that called Dr. King forward, and he answered the call,” said Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude Jr., who delivered the University of Rochester’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address. “That can happen with anybody. We don’t need another Martin Luther King. We need every day ordinary people. We are the leaders we’ve been looking for.” (University of Rochester photo / Matt Wittmeyer)

Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude Jr. believes many remember only King’s inspirational moments and forget his final, somber years.

Chihoski joins Rochester with more than 25 years of operations and facilities experience and has particular expertise in construction, facilities management, plant operations, emergency management, and environmental health and safety.

Michael Chihoski joins the University of Rochester with more than 25 years of operations and facilities experience.

For the fourth time in six years, Rochester placed among the nation’s top universities for student Fulbright Grants.

Rochester ranks among the nation's top universities for student Fulbright awards for the fourth time in six years.

The inspireDANCE Festival—a signature event from the University’s Program of Dance and Movement—features nine days of more than 30 master classes, workshops, and performances on the River Campus.

The inspireDANCE Festival—a signature event from the Program of Dance and Movement—features nine days of master classes, workshops, and performances.

In a six-year follow-up study, Medical Center researchers have found that prenatal vitamin D supplementation alone has limited effect on preventing asthma and wheezing in children.

Sponsors and host organizations across the University are planning events to celebrate black history.  Check the calendar for events throughout the month of February.