Anthropocene Now: Utah Snow, Climate Change & Social Resilience
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is reshaping Utah’s snowfall patterns now, with profound consequences for recreation, water resources, and local communities. This Praxis Lab examined the Wasatch Front as a case study for global climate transformation, comparing Utah’s changing snowpack with trends in the Himalayas, Alps, and Andes.
Through interdisciplinary research and community engagement, students explored the science and politics of climate change, resilience strategies, and the socioeconomic impacts of shifting snowfall. Their participatory research project aimed to influence public policy and raise awareness about climate change’s immediate effects on Utah.
Instructors:
Court Strong, PhD
Jeffrey M. McCarthy, PhD
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