Environment and Sustainability

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

American volcanoes: Complacency, uncertainty contribute to risks
9/2/15
A new UB study seeks to understand two active volcanoes in the U.S. — and how communities around them can prepare for disaster.
Media Advisory: UB solar home to see the light of day
7/27/15
The ultra-efficient modern home — UB’s entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon contest — will be moved outside on July 29.
UB environmental law expert tackles ambiguous – but essential – concept of ‘sustainability’
7/23/15
Sustainability may be one of those “squishy/mushy” buzz words too vague to be much use. But the principle behind it demands citizens come to grips with the grave problems it was created to solve.
Navy eyes graphene nanoribbon for ultimate power control system
7/20/15
The technology may lead to more powerful weapons, energy savings and reduced crew numbers.
Federal agencies lose track of endangered species protection measures, research finds
6/18/15
UB Law School researcher Jessica Owley has found significant gaps in how public agencies keep track of endangered species agreements.
New sensing technology could improve our ability to detect diseases, fraudulent art, chemical weapons and more
5/29/15
An international research team led by University at Buffalo engineers has developed the device.
Study explores how past Native American settlement modified WNY forests
5/28/15
Fire-tolerant trees that bear edible nuts were unusually abundant near Native American villages in Chautauqua County, UB researchers say.
UB invests $25 million to address pressing societal problems regionally and worldwide
5/28/15
UB is investing $25 million in an initiative that will harness the strengths of UB faculty from disciplines across the university to confront grand challenges facing humankind.
UB receives Environmental Champion Award from EPA
4/29/15
It is the only institute of higher learning in New York in 2015 to receive the honor.
Harmon Parker, builder of footbridges in Africa, to speak at UB on Thursday
4/22/15
Engineering students have teamed with his nonprofit to help rural Kenyans.

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