Sustainability
UConn Sustainability and Climate Town Hall 11/2/23
University leaders will hold a town hall meeting on November 2 to discuss UConn's commitment to sustainability, clean energy, and climate change
October 30, 2023 | Combined Reports
Action-oriented Symposium Connects Researchers to Encourage Collaboration for a Sustainable Environmental Future
'We have heard these wonderful talks, now what are we going to do? The time for action is now'
October 27, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
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
October 25, 2023 | Stephanie Reitz
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'
October 23, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
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
October 12, 2023 | Elaina Hancock
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.
October 10, 2023 | Betsy Mortensen
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.
October 9, 2023 | Olivia Drake
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
October 6, 2023 | Combined Reports
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'
October 5, 2023 | Kim Krieger
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
October 4, 2023 | Elaina Hancock