Climate change
New Institute to Focus on Adapting to Climate Change
The Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation will develop best practices for managing the risks from extreme weather events.
Global Warming: The Conversation We Need to Have
The recent frigid weather in the U.S. and a 2013 increase in polar ice do not change the basic physics of global warming, says climate scientist Anji Seth.
UConn is Sierra Club’s No. 1 ‘Coolest School’
UConn has won the top spot in 'Sierra' magazine’s nationwide rankings for efforts to encourage sustainability, green technology, and environmental stewardship.
New UConn Microgrid to Provide Power in Storm-related Outages
The University has received state funding to create an independent microgrid energy system at the Depot Campus.
Suddenly it Happened: Answering the Call for Climate Leadership
Two UConn environmental leaders applaud President Obama’s hoped-for stand on climate change.
UConn Earns Top Score in Third Annual GreenMetric World Ranking
The University scored particularly high in the education category, which includes sustainability courses, research, and outreach.
Climate Change on Martha’s Vineyard
A UConn graduate student used GIS data to project what could happen on Martha’s Vineyard if sea levels rise dramatically.
President Herbst Reaffirms UConn’s Commitment to Climate Action Plan
On Monday, President Susan Herbst, DEEP Commissioner Daniel Esty, and distinguished research professor Gene Likens participated in the signing of an expanded commitment to environmental action.
Climate Change Models May Underestimate Extinctions, Says UConn Biologist
Animal and plant species may be on a collision course created by climate change, and current predictions likely underestimate how many will go extinct, according to a new study.
Atmospheric Scientist Studies Climate Change and Develops Future Researchers
Growing up on the shores of Lake Victoria, future climatologist Richard Anyah watched huge cloud banks build into thunderstorms.