Climate change

Greenlandic ice cap with frozen mountains and fjord aerial view

Rivers in the Sky, Arctic Warming, and What this Means for the Greenland Ice Sheet

Characterizing weather extremes from the past to add context to future impacts

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UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes

A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common

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‘No Rest for the Wilted’: How Will Species Fare After Consecutive Hottest Years on Record?

Forecasting to show which species are at greatest risk of climate-related extinction, before it’s too late

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UConn Once Again Ranks High in Sustainability

Campus engagement and planning efforts give UConn a sustainable edge

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As the Mojave Gets Hotter, Will Joshua Trees Adapt?

What today’s seedlings are experiencing is going to be very different than what they might experience in 100 years when they're mature plants

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UConn Student Represents US in UN Global Youth Statement

Youth climate leaders work together to ensure their voices are heard by the world

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Is Composting Worth It? The Calculation is Complicated

A new UConn study explores the cost, effort, and impact of composting programs

Entryway sign lit up green for St. Patricks Day and for Sustainability.

UConn Receives State GreenerGov Awards for On-Campus Sustainability Efforts

The projects being honored further the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030

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Bad Gas

Can we make cattle farming more sustainable to feed a growing population?

Wet muskrat sits in the water near the shore and eats grass in the light of the setting sun

For Restoring Biodiversity Look for Help from the Humble, World-building Muskrat

'These important aquatic rodents transform habitats in many ways that some communities, like the Native Americans, have appreciated for 1000s of years, and Western science is just now discovering that importance'