Sustainability
Not Just A Day at the Beach
'Beaches were once places where respectable people would never think of going.' A UConn historian traces how beaches evolved into popular summer playgrounds.
BioBlitz Species Count Sets New U.S. Record
Scientists and members of the public joined in the one-day event, which was led by UConn biologists.
Natural Regrowth of Tropical Forest Helps Reach Climate Goals
Natural regeneration can be a low-cost way of helping the environment while storing excess carbon.
UConn Sophomore Wins Udall Scholarship
Nicholas Russo '18 (CLAS) won the prestigious national scholarship for his commitment to the environment.
Preparing to Face a Hurricane
An engineering graduate student has developed a model that can help Connecticut use its storm shelters more efficiently – and also save money.
UConn Takes Steps to Reduce Energy Costs
University officials will pursue a new contract that will stabilize natural gas transportation costs and reduce oil consumption.
Extensive Army Ant Collection To Go On Parade
A collection of more than two million specimens will soon be widely accessible, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
UConn Restores Acreage to Agricultural Use
The farmland mitigation project will offset the loss of about 35 agricultural acres to construction.
Going, Going, Gone: Toxic Change
A UConn researcher is studying how global warming has changed the diet of Arctic marine mammals, and the impact of pollution at the top of the food chain.
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.