Sustainability
Piecing Together Our Planet Pixel by Pixel
UConn researcher Chandi Witharana is using remote sensing as 'a virtual passport' to monitor vast expanses of land in remote areas, including the Arctic tundra.
The Tragic Story of America’s Only Native Parrot
In a world that faces extinction on a scale not seen in the past 65 million years, some may wonder: Aren’t there more important things to study? Read what UConn postdoc Kevin Burgio says about why the Carolina parakeet matters.
Op-ed: While Mexico Plays Politics with Water, Some Cities Flood, Others Go Dry
Mexican officials frequently treat water distribution and treatment not as public services but as political favors, observes a UConn political scientist, based on her research.
New Method Unearths Climate Data from Ancient Soils
UConn researchers analyzed leaf wax compounds in soils to reconstruct ancient climates, with a view to better understanding the impact of future climate change.
Hunting is Changing Forests, But Not as Expected
The impact of hunting on rainforest ecosystems is less dire and more complex than previously expected, says a new study led by a UConn biologist.
Sourcing Contamination in Waterways
UConn Professor John Clausen is designing a system to identify upstream contamination sources so they can be addressed.
The Nation’s Waterways are Becoming Saltier, Study Says
Researchers found increased salinization and alkalinization of North America's freshwater supplies. What's happening across the nation and at UConn.
The Impact of Winter Storm Names
If the storm is large enough and enough people are within the storm warning range, it gets a name. But a UConn researcher found the name does not add credibility.
Brownfield Remediation gets Groundswell of Support from UConn
Beginning next fall, students will be able to enroll in a class on grant proposal writing, regulatory and liability issues, site investigation and remediation, and other topics related to brownfield cleanup.
How Birds are Rescheduling their Lives Around Climate Change
'We were expecting them to only move in space, but we’ve demonstrated they also move in time,' says UConn researcher Morgan Tingley.