Sustainability
Climate Change Could Cause Sudden Biodiversity Losses Worldwide
A new study finds that biodiversity losses from climate change could occur suddenly across the globe.
UConn Students Participate in Global Climate Change Forum
A video documents how the 2019 UN forum on climate changed has influenced UConn students.
UConn Joins National Teaching Effort to ‘Solve Climate By 2030’
UConn will participate in a nationwide online education effort April 7 to help teachers design classes around climate issues.
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.