Sustainability
Insects Coping with Climate Change
Entomologist David Wagner says the number of insect species in Connecticut is increasing due to climate change. That's good news and bad.
UConn Joins Coalition of Universities Working Against Climate Change
UC3 aims to promote climate action and resilience by leveraging the strengths and skill sets of its member schools.
Class: Human Rights and the Supply Chain
A human rights class for engineering and social sciences students encourages complementary approaches to social and environmental sustainability.
Rapid Change – A Tale of Two Species
Climate change is creating winners and losers. UConn researchers are studying two Connecticut examples.
Climate Change in Our Backyard
Climate change is not just happening elsewhere. This series draws attention to local environmental transitions and the many ways UConn students and researchers are investigating and responding to them.
Sierra Club Ranks UConn a Green Campus Leader Again
One area where UConn consistently excels is dining services. Sustainability efforts include sourcing food from small, community-based and locally owned farms.
Changing the Landscape – Invasive Plants
Plant science professor Jessica Lubell on invasive plant species and her work to identify native species as alternatives for landscaping purposes.
New Findings May Lead to Sea Change in Desalination Technology
University of Connecticut scientists use electrospray to produce smooth reverse osmosis membranes with tunable thickness.
Snapshot: Chris Elphick in Myanmar
Researcher Chris Elphick shares photos from Myanmar, where he helped survey species of waterbirds, including a critically endangered sandpiper.
Nature and Knowledge at Our Doorstep
Students exposed to nature, some for the first time, soon become fascinated and eager to learn more.