Environment and Sustainability

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

UB School of Law announces new graduate program in environmental law
7/26/17
The UB School of Law has developed a new graduate program in environmental law designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders in environmental scholarship, research and public policy.
Powerful new photodetector can enable optoelectronics advances
7/7/17
The device could improve solar panels, cameras, data sharing and more.
Zapping the ground with electricity to create detailed soil maps for farms
6/19/17
The method greatly reduces the time to make a soil map and produces a much more detailed map.
Media Advisory: Food and water contaminants of “emerging concern” to be discussed at international scientific workshop at UB
6/8/17
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo is sponsoring an international workshop on new scientific findings in environmental and food safety June 11 and 12 at the Center for Tomorrow on UB’s North Campus.
UB Alumni Association to present 12 awards at annual ceremony
5/9/17
James Smist was seven years old when his father, Felix Smist, graduated in mechanical engineering from the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The evolutionary story of birch, told through 80 genomes
5/8/17
A study of the iconic tree uncovers genetic secrets of value to wood, paper industries.
Three engineers receive $1.5 million combined in NSF CAREER awards
4/18/17
The grants support research and education in wireless networks, saltwater desalination and the Internet of Things.
The new game of Russian Roulette for fire-prone ecosystems
4/17/17
Hot and dry weather after wildfires leads to decreased plant diversity, a concern for California and other areas, study finds.
Toyota Research Institute awards UB $2.4 million to hunt for new materials
3/30/17
The grant, part of a $35 million nationwide investment, supports artificial intelligence research to make vehicles emission-free.
Climate change puts invasive plants on the move
3/27/17
The study provides evidence that climate change can both inhibit and facilitate invasive species growth.

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