Making Headlines

The following articles reflect our commitment to share sustainability-related accomplishments across the university — representing its colleges, departments, institutes, centers and other units — in the areas of research, student engagement, campus stewardship and collaborations with the public and private sectors.

WEWS, April 18, 2022

A new study reveals that high-quality bus systems have a significant benefit to nearby property values. ...

CleanTechnica, April 13, 2022

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for a sustainable supply chain. The iconic maker of car tires is also among the many US manufacturers seeking more secure and sustainable sources for rubber, and it is zeroing in on the humble dandelion as an alternative to natural rubber from the Hevea tree. Yes, the dandelion. ...

National Science Foundation, March 21, 2022

A drop in the total number of rainy days each year is contributing to an earlier arrival of spring for plants in northern climates, a new study finds. ...

The Conversation, March 21, 2022

Gun and ammunition sales in the U.S. have skyrocketed in recent years. And although it may come as a surprise, this trend has supported conservation activities. ...

EcoWatch, March 11, 2022

Coral reefs are known to be extremely vulnerable to the rising global temperatures that are the result of human-caused climate change. ...

Earth.com, March 10, 2022

Rising levels of carbon dioxide have led to warmer oceans, with a quarter of the atmospheric CO2 dissolving into the oceans and causing them to become more acidic. ...

National Geographic, March 10, 2022

A new study found two common reef-builders can cope with 2ºC of global warming. ...