Environment and Sustainability

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

RFPs issued for major renewable energy collaboration
2/7/19
Project aims to create 100 megawatts of on- and off-site renewable energy through consortium that includes UB, the City of Buffalo, Erie County, SUNY Buffalo State and SUNY Erie.
In cold waters, sharks’ and fishes’ slowed metabolism may benefit rivals
1/24/19
A new paper in Science explores a curious trend: why biodiversity among marine mammals and birds generally rises in cold, temperate waters.
UB to host nation’s first-ever mobile produce market summit
1/24/19
The two-day conference will invite representatives from mobile produce markets across the U.S. to Buffalo to network, attend training sessions and share their successes and failures.
Scientists discuss next steps in Tonawanda Coke Soil Study
1/16/19
Moving forward, the study team will examine whether pollutants found in soil may have originated from the Tonawanda Coke plant.
In a vast, ancient network of termite mounds, UB geographer finds a pattern
12/26/18
An impromptu meeting in a remote Brazilian town led to a study that made headlines around the world.
Twelve ways UB researchers made groundbreaking discoveries — and headlines — in 2018
12/21/18
From identifying a potential autism treatment to creating fungal-fighting 3-D printed dentures — here are some highlights from a year of discovery.
In class focused on Cattaraugus Creek, UB students think outside the box about environmental problems
12/11/18
Students present ideas to the Army Corps of Engineers, Seneca Nation of Indians and other stakeholders.
Scientists brew lava and blow it up to better understand volcanoes
12/10/18
The first results are published from experiments that aim to illuminate the physics of lava-water interactions, which can sometimes make eruptions more dangerous.
One tree, 40 different fruits? Yes, really. Hybrid tree artist to headline at Buffalo Science & Art Cabaret
11/30/18
Sam Van Aken is developing real-life trees that will bloom in multiple colors and bear 40 different kinds of fruit.
UB grad students help rural community leverage its greatest asset
11/13/18
Report developed by UB graduate students offers strategies for how Chautauqua County can harness the food system for economic development and health.

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