Environment and Sustainability

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

Imperiled, some freshwater mussels endure. How?
11/12/18
Surveys in the Great Lakes and Mississippi River watersheds show steady numbers, but other species are disappearing.
Manganese may finally solve hydrogen fuel cells’ catalyst problem
10/29/18
Widely available and inexpensive, the metal could lead to a renewable energy boom.
Study sheds light on why a warmer world may equal a wetter Arctic
10/29/18
Research suggests that 8,000 years ago, two climatic processes may have caused western Greenland to become more humid.
For clean tech company launched by UB PhD grad, 43North finals were an ‘awesome’ experience
10/10/18
Dimien, a chemical maker with a focus on eco-friendly manufacturing, previously won the Henry A. Panasci Jr. Technology Entrepreneurship Competition.
Scientists aim to use crowdsourced data to improve flood predictions
10/8/18
With new NSF funding, researchers will work to integrate citizen science data into the National Water Model
UB ranked among nation’s 25 Best Green Colleges, according to College Consensus
10/5/18
UB was recognized for its ability to generate its own green power thanks to the Solar Strand, SteelWinds and other efforts, as well as its leadership of the Localizing Buffalo’s Renewable Energy Future initiative.
Hot Spots: Science & Art Cabaret tackles toxicity and the landscape
10/4/18
Popular local event series opens its 10th season with a theme that’s close to home.
UB, Alfred State lead effort to bolster clean energy workforce development
10/4/18
The program will close critical workforce gaps by strengthening the connectivity between clean energy employers and educators in Western New York.
How will climate change stress the power grid? Hint: Look at dew point temperatures
9/24/18
Study reveals new forecast model, which suggests some energy providers may be underestimating future electricity demands.
Media Advisory: Former GOP Rep. Bob Inglis to speak about free enterprise solutions to climate change on Thursday
9/12/18
Talk, set for 6 p.m. Thursday in 210 Student Union (Landmark Room), is titled "Solving climate change with courage and conservative principles.”

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