Climate change
Trustees Declare Unequivocal Support For UConn Sustainability Efforts
The board’s declaration adds to the many ways in which UConn is working toward its goal of climate neutrality on campus by 2030
How Ready is Your Town? UConn Researchers Help Coastal Towns Prepare for the Next Storm in a Changing Climate
'We want to make everybody in the community feel safe in a way that is affordable'
Snap Shot: How Will Organisms Adapt to Climate Change?
A UConn Marine Sciences researcher is spending time in Chile studying an important forage fish, and how this vital part of the food chain will adapt to a changing climate
Researchers Explore Future Climate in Africa, Using Clues from the Past
Researchers used chemicals from preserved plant matter to pinpoint the processes responsible for changes in past rainfall and drought in southwestern Africa, with implications for the future
Opportunity Lights Up UConn Sustainable Energy Summit
'Make no mistake - UConn is going to hit its decarbonization goals and become a national leader in sustainable clean energy research and education'
Guarantees of Optimality: A New Model to Help the Manufacturing Industry Transition to Renewables
Solar thermal technology has huge, untapped potential, and UConn researchers are making tools to help manufacturers realize the possibilities and take the plunge for renewable energy
Climate Change and Cattle: Genetics May Hold Answer to Heat Stress Tolerance
The long-term goal of this work is to identify the best genetics for cows in each climatic region of the U.S. to ensure healthy animals and robust milk production
UConn Expanding Clean Energy Offerings In Push for Carbon Neutrality
UConn’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality and promoting clean energy is continuing its steady progress, with more electric vehicle charging stations
Heat Stress to Bring Big Changes to the US Corn Belt
'In the near term, drought-resistant crops are important, but when you look at the long term, we need heat-resistant crops'
Surf’s Up! Using Mushrooms to Make a More Sustainable Surfboard
Protecting the oceans one mushroom surfboard at a time