Sustainability
Billions of Cicadas May Be Coming Soon to Trees Near You
After 17 years, the 'magic cicadas' of Brood X are back
Research: Flood Risk Behavior is Driven by Local Water Conditions, but Shaped by Race
'Some cities just live with risk' as flooding increases
How Marine Animals Could Be Used to Clean Up Nature’s Big Pollutant: Microplastics
'Nature's perfect filtering machines' to the rescue
Your Favorite Fishing Stream May be at High Risk From Climate Change – Here’s How to Tell
If communities can figure out where these streams will warm the most, they can plan for the future.
A Call to Action for Insects Resonates with the Public
Hope that public awareness can help prevent a 'dismal spring' for insects, plants - and people
Groundwater Information is No Longer Out of Depth
A UConn Ph.D. candidate and a faculty member have developed a novel way of gathering data about streams fed by groundwater that provide important insights about the possible effects of climate change.
Walking For Climate Action
After UConn grad Hannah Bacon ’15 (CLAS) lost her job at an environmental nonprofit due to the pandemic, she decided to use her time off to walk across the country to raise money and awareness for climate action.
Deepwater Horizon’s Long-Lasting Legacy For Dolphins
Health impacts from a 2010 spill are found even in dolphins born years later.
‘Climate Crisis: Take Action’ Is Third Pop-Up Class Offering at UConn
The new course examines the climate crisis from a variety of perspectives.
UConn Magazine: Inspiring Students to Save the Planet
“Sustainability is arguably the biggest challenge we face in the 21st century,” says Michael Willig.