Environment and Sustainability

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

UB TCIE awarded $500,000 grant to grow New York’s offshore wind workforce
5/26/23
The effort will provide opportunities to displaced workers and those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM.
Climate change to push species over abrupt tipping points
5/24/23
Study analyses data from more than 35,000 species of animals, and seagrasses from every continent and ocean basin.
Engineering student chosen for prestigious Department of Energy research program
5/18/23
Lili Rassouli is studying ways to convert solar energy into other clean fuels.
New York State webinar series will feature pair of UB climate change experts
4/17/23
Susan Clark and Nicholas Rajkovich have been tapped for series exploring extreme heat and climate change.
Often overlooked, ‘residual emissions’ are critical to fighting climate change
4/6/23
Residual emissions are those that remain after efforts to eliminate such emissions have been implemented.
Study: New ‘whipping jet’ sprayer controls how aerosols move
1/18/23
The invention could benefit pharmaceutical, automotive, food processing, carbon capture and other industries.
Volcanic risk areas may be larger than previously thought, UB-led research in Death Valley suggests
1/6/23
Findings from a study, led by UB geologist Greg Valentine, could lead to policy changes that help save lives and infrastructure.
UB receives EPA grant to monitor air pollution on Buffalo’s East Side
11/21/22
Initiative aims to improve health outcomes in neighborhoods whose residents are more likely to experience chronic, serious diseases.
UB teams receive over $2.6 million in federal funding for environmental research
11/1/22
Support from the UB RENEW Institute was instrumental in landing three new grants.
Preparing for the next pandemic: NSF grants $1 million to UB to develop a rapid response system and build community trust
9/27/22
A new NSF grant awarded to UB is aimed at developing ways to improve preparedness for the next pandemic.

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