Sustainability
Gingermania! UConn Now Home to Major Collection of Ginger Relatives
Gingermania is running at wild at UConn, thanks to an enormous donation of plant species by a Smithsonian scientist.
UConn Research Shows Microplastics Are Damaging to Coral Ecosystems
A UConn researcher says microplastics present a significant threat to the health of coral reefs.
Understanding Long Island Sound’s ‘Dead Zones’
A new study by UConn researchers offers valuable insight into the summertime "dead zones" of Long Island Sound.
Feeding Bluebirds Helps Fend Off Parasites
Feeding the bluebirds in your yard doesn't only ensure a colorful avian display outside your window - it can also help baby birds fend off blood-sucking parasites.
Report Emphasizes Importance of Communication in Climate Change Resilience
Effective communication is essential for community resilience in the face of the effects of climate change, a new study finds.
UConn Ranked No. 11 in Sustainability University Rankings
UConn is just one of two United States institutions to be ranked in top 20.
Battling Climate Anxiety with Knowledge
A new course at UConn aims to explore and define what it means to be alive in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene.
Finding Courage in Madrid: A Personal Reflection
UConn Professor Mark Urban reflects on what's changed - and what hasn't - in five years of attending United Nations climate conferences.
UConn at the United Nations Climate Conference
UConn students attending the United Nations climate change conference in Madrid reflect on their experiences and what they've learned.
Nearly 40% of Plant Species are Very Rare and Vulnerable to Climate Change
Nearly 40 percent of all plant species on land are at risk for extinction because of climate change, according to a new report.