Sustainability
UConn Students Attend March to End Fossil Fuels in NYC
Amanda Stowe '26 (CAHNR) reports from the March to End Fossil Fuels, alongside 75,000 other climate activists.
EPA Awards $5M Grant to Support UConn’s Technical Assistance for Brownfields Program
Brownfield sites may present environmentally hazardous conditions for residents residing near such properties.
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
UConn Ph.D. Student Is Working to Clean Up One of the World’s Dirtiest Chemical Processes
'At age 12, I was developing a way to remove oil from seawater. I always thought science and engineering innovations provided great opportunities for entrepreneurship'
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, Partners Secure Federal Grant to Support Green Initiatives at Connecticut Manufacturers
The work aims to bring value to the CT manufacturing base, reduce industrial emissions, and train the engineering workforce
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
Future Climate Venture Studio Launches Second Cohort
Six startup companies partner with UConn and other collaborators to merge entrepreneurship with climate responsibility