Environment and Sustainability

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

AI-enhanced indoor farming takes root at the University at Buffalo
2/20/24
Project uses AI to monitor plant health and fine-tune LED lighting systems; could help with food insecurity and sustainability issues.
Study: Space lasers have unearthed plethora of climate data over the years
1/30/24
UB scientist and partners synthesize decades’ worth of NASA mission findings, including rate of melting ice caps.
The key to detecting forever chemicals could involve this common mineral
1/18/24
Luis Colón has received an NSF grant to study how hybrid forms of silica, the chief component of sand, can help sleuth for PFAS.
2023 in review: A year of innovation, community service, scholarly excellence and more
12/20/23
From harnessing AI to help children with speech and language impairments to drilling through 1,600 feet of ice, UB's list of accomplishments in 2023 was nothing short of spectacular.
UB advances decarbonization strategy for South Campus
12/6/23
Clean Energy Master Plan has the potential to help UB take a big step forward in its goal to decarbonize the South Campus, with much of the work taking place in the tunnels and equipment spaces that house UB’s HVAC infrastructure.
Study identifies key ingredient for affordable fuel cell catalysts
12/5/23
Researchers add hydrogen to iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts; could greatly reduce costs of climate friendly fuel cells.
Genomic study sheds light on how carnivorous Asian pitcher plants acquired signature insect traps
11/23/23
The plants’ duplicated genomes may have paved the way for specialized carnivory, as well as separate-sexed plants.
Study identifies key algae species helping soft corals survive warming oceans
11/22/23
The algae, from the genus Breviolum, resides inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship.
Study: Greenland’s glacier retreat rate has doubled over past two decades
11/9/23
Using satellite images and a unique archive of historical photos, researchers compiled the most complete picture of Greenland’s outlying glaciers to date.
Study links changes in global water cycle to higher temperatures
11/2/23
Over the last 2,000 years, rising and falling temperatures have altered the way water moves around the planet.

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