Environment and Sustainability

News about UB’s environmental programs and related sustainability initiatives. (see all topics)

Silverman Library earns LEED silver for sustainable design
6/6/19
Oscar A. Silverman Library, the University at Buffalo’s 24-hour library that receives nearly 1.3 million visits per year, has been certified silver under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system.
Why one UB scientist is studying dust
5/22/19
Stuart Evans researches how airborne sediments can impact climate, influencing patterns of precipitation and drought.
Antibiotics in wastewater: UB chemist investigates a disturbing trend
5/6/19
Diana Aga works with partners including the WHO to understand how antimicrobial drugs are finding their way into rivers and lakes worldwide.
Cutting carbon: In UB class, students help WNY companies go greener
4/25/19
Corporate partners will work to implement viable student proposals for reducing their carbon footprint.
UB earns high marks in green power usage
4/23/19
UB tops the MAC, and ranks among the top 10 colleges and universities in the nation in green power usage.
UB ranks 3rd in climate action among 250 institutions worldwide
4/4/19
Times Higher Education rankings recognize universities across the world for their social and economic impact, based on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
UB engineer awarded $1.8 million to develop aerogel insulation
3/27/19
The material could help reduce utility bills, improve energy efficiency of residential and commercial buildings.
UB chemist and materials scientist lands $675,000 NSF CAREER award
3/26/19
Timothy Cook will design self-assembling molecules and work with K-12 science teachers to create 3-D printed magnetic structures that self-assemble in the classroom.
How a 200-year-old precursor to the bicycle remains relevant for today’s architecture students
3/4/19
Junior architecture students developed their own laufmaschines in studio to research issues of personal transportation, climate resilience and structural techniques.
UB retains ‘Gold’ designation with higher ed sustainability organization
2/20/19
UB scores highly in sustainability research, diversity and affordability in the latest STARS report.

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