Sustainability
UConn Magazine: Abby Beissinger, Plant Detective
Farmers and gardeners bring, mail, and post samples of their sick plants to Beissinger who often drills down to a cellular level to make a diagnosis.
‘Evolution Makes the World Less Ragged’
Although evolution and ecological systems have long been distinct areas of study, UConn researchers say there's compelling evidence to suggest the two are closely connected.
From Tiny Shards to Tons in the Sea, Plastic Pollution Presents a Challenge to Labs, Beaches and Society
UConn Avery Point and Connecticut Sea Grant are exploring ways to limit the harmful effects of plastic on the marine environment.
UConn Now a Platinum and Green University
UConn is just one of seven institutions to earn Platinum status in a rigorous assessment of sustainability measures in higher education.
In a Paradise Threatened, Teaching Girls to Be the Change They Want to See
A UConn Extension educator describes her challenging and hopeful experiences with a project aimed at teaching girls from impoverished families in the Dominican Republic about marine sciences.
The Journey to International Environmental Policy Starts with a Single Step
UConn Marine Sciences Professor Penny Vlahos discusses her recent experience on a global panel charged with making recommendations to policymakers about pollutants.
Bringing the Heat to Field Research
The ability to 'MacGyver' equipment in the field has led UConn researchers to an important tool for studying global warming.
Connecticut Closer to Establishing National Research Reserve
Connecticut is closer to having a national research reserve established along its coastline.
What’s Ahead for Connecticut’s Climate
A new report lays out the science projecting Connecticut's hotter, more uncertain future as the climate changes.
Got Seasonal Allergies? Beetles Could Help
An invasive plant at the root of much seasonal allergy misery could be controlled by another recent arrival: the leaf beetle.