Sustainability
The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy
UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.
Historical Sources Offer Clues for Conservation
UConn historian Matthew McKenzie is using non-traditional sources of data to complement scientific inquiry.
Clean Power Plan a Major Step Toward Lower Carbon Future
UConn Law professor Joseph MacDougald discusses the proposal announced this week by President Obama to combat climate change.
BioBlitz: A Race Against Time
During a 24-hour survey of biodiversity on and around the Storrs campus, UConn scientists and the public tallied nearly 1,200 species.
BioBlitz: Exploring Biodiversity Close to Home
Children and adults joined scientists in observing and cataloging nature during UConn's BioBlitz in July.
Setting Sail for Science
Three UConn marine sciences students spent a semester at sea, conducting scientific research and learning hands-on sailing skills.
Reducing the Japanese Beetle Population
A UConn researcher recommends planting peonies to attract a parasitic wasp that preys on the beetle grubs.
Study Points to Human Impact on Evolution of Freshwater Fish
A UConn study finds that recreational fishing may not be as benign as intended even when fish are returned to the water.
Mountain Shape Affects Species’ Response to Climate Change
A new study by researchers at UConn and Princeton turns our idea of what mountains look like literally upside-down, with consequences for species extinctions.
Regions at Greatest Risk for Species Extinction the Least Studied
Most previous studies have centered on North America and Europe, whereas South America, Australia, and New Zealand are at greatest risk for species loss.