Sustainability
CT Sea Grant to Address Key Questions About Environmental Contaminants
Pharmaceuticals, plastic microfiber, personal care products and others are becoming more common in water supplies
UConn Among Sierra Club’s Top 10 “Cool Schools”
UConn has once again been rated among the nation’s greenest schools in Sierra Club’s annual “Cool Schools” rankings
UConn Researcher Develops Novel Storm Damage Prediction Model
Wei Zhang used GIS and statistical data to construct a novel model of tsunami damage in Fairfield, CT. The model can easily transfer to other storm types and communities.
Study Shows the Impacts of Deforestation and Forest Burning on Biodiversity in the Amazon
Since 2001, between 40,000 and 73,400 square miles of Amazon rainforest have been impacted by fires
Rx for Humanity: Whole Earth Environmentalism
'We are producing rates of change faster than the Earth is used to experiencing, and that's a big problem'
For Copepods, there is No Free Lunch when Coping with Climate Change
Challenges for this small marine animal have ripple effects through the whole food web and beyond
Microplastics Are Everywhere
'Even though you may not be able to see this, it's happening'
The Arctic Ocean’s Deep Past Provides Clues to its Imminent Future
'Ongoing environmental change in the Arctic is alarmingly rapid'
Out of the Woods: Products from the UConn Forest Provide Educational, Environmental Benefits
The UConn Forest is vital for teaching, research, and extension work done at UConn, as well as boosting wildlife habitats and watershed protection
UConn Will Soon Have a ‘Solar Tree,’ Thanks to Interdisciplinary Group of Faculty and Students
Sun-powered installation will charge portable electronics, offer chances for gathering and teaching