Environment and Sustainability

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

UB’s Gardella named to EPA Science Advisory Board
12/6/16
The board advises the EPA on scientific and technical information and provides advice on issues requested by the EPA administrator.
Telescopic walls could rise on demand to stop flood waters
11/29/16
The invention, under development by a PhD candidate, would sit underground to not block water views.
Glow-in-the-dark dye could fuel liquid-based batteries
11/17/16
A dye called BODIPY has special chemical properties that could facilitate energy storage, UB scientists say.
UB funds projects on refugee issues, air pollution’s effects on pregnant women in China
11/8/16
Two projects addressing refugee health issues in Buffalo and a study on the effects of air pollution on pregnant women in China have been selected to receive funding through the Community for Global Health Equity.
Climate change: More than heat waves and hurricanes
11/4/16
Events like Hurricane Sandy and "Snowvember" suggest that building design in New York State needs to shift to address varying weather patterns caused by climate change, UB research group says.
Media Advisory: Ford Motor Co.’s Bill Ford to join UB panel discussion on sustainability in industry
10/31/16
UB welcomes three visionaries Wednesday who will discuss leadership, megatrends and sustainability as part of the RENEW Distinguished Lecture Series.
UB awarded $2.9 million to build one-of-a-kind advanced materials data research lab
10/26/16
The lab will help researchers discover new materials to address climate change, national security and other pressing issues.
UB receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award
10/18/16
EPA presented UB with a Green Power Partner of the Year award Monday at the 2016 Renewable Energy Markets Conference in San Francisco.
Tiny crystals and nanowires could join forces to split water
10/17/16
The chemical reaction could generate hydrogen fuel for cars, buses and other vehicles.
UB Food Lab, UN FAO to lead training session at UN conference in Ecuador
10/10/16
Taking place on World Food Day, Oct. 16, session at Habitat III conference will focus on food systems planning and policy.

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