Sustainability
UConn Seniors Win Awards for Landscape Architecture Projects
'It’s very validating to all of the hard work I put into this project to have it recognized at a professional level by my peers'
Seeping Groundwater Can Be a Hidden Source of Greenhouse Gases
A new study in the Farmington River watershed shows that groundwater seeps can release 20% of dissolved emissions into the atmosphere before the water joins streams
Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska
If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture
Strengthening Connecticut Farms with Risk Management Training and Tools
“Whether it’s an online course, an app, or direct conversations, farmers benefit from a multi-faceted approach to managing risk."
Reflecting on Progress: CIRCA’s Decade of Increasing Connecticut’s Climate Resilience
Helping to navigate the obstacles to building a more sustainable future
Biochar and Microbe Synergy: A Path to Climate-Smart Farming
Biochar has recently emerged as a 'Climate-Smart Agriculture' since it improves many aspects of agricultural sustainability without the negative environmental consequences associated with traditional fertilizers. A team of UConn researchers is developing a fuller picture of its environmental and agricultural benefits
Linking Indigenous Knowledge with Decision Making
A UConn grad is navigating the complexities of history, regulation, and climate change in the push to restore Indigenous subsistence rights
A Tradition of Stewardship, A Future of Innovation: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Agricultural Leadership
Together, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are building a vibrant, sustainable agricultural program to enhance food security and Tribal health
Golden Goodness: Turning Sap into Syrup in the UConn Forest
Move over Vermont. UConn students make delicious Connecticut maple syrup from trees right on campus
Plants Struggled for Millions of Years After the World’s Worst Climate Catastrophe
Can plants reveal the secrets of survival during Earth’s darkest days?