Climate Change in Our Backyard

Climate change is not just happening elsewhere. This series draws attention to local environmental transitions and the many ways UConn students and researchers are investigating and responding to them.

Climate Change in Our Backyard. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

Climate Change in Our Backyard. (Yesenia Carrero/UConn Illustration)

When you think of climate change, what comes to mind? Rather than drawing upon images of far-flung regions, just look out your window and you will likely see something resulting from our changing climate. This series aims to draw your attention to some of the rapid transitions happening locally, and explore the many ways UConn students and researchers are investigating and responding to environmental trends around us.