Environment and Sustainability

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

How species form: What the tangled history of polar bear and brown bear relations tells us
6/6/22
It’s complicated. Rather than simple splitting events, the species histories of polar and brown bears, like those of humans, hide convoluted stories of divergence and interbreeding, study finds.
Study: New electrocatalyst offers hope for less expensive hydrogen fuel
6/3/22
It could reduce industry’s reliance on expensive platinum, which has hindered the growth of fuel cell electric vehicles, green power generation and more.
Recent rankings point to UB’s standing as a leader in sustainability
5/2/22
UB scores high marks in Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, EPA Green Power Partnership Top 30.
NY Sea Grant curriculum teaches ways to reduce plastic pollution in marine, freshwater environments
4/29/22
The lessons and activities urge students to think about what plastic is, how they use plastic, and about the consequences of plastic pollution in the environment.
UB engineer helping make smarter, more equitable solar-powered microgrids
4/29/22
Team wins environmental justice award in Department of Energy contest.
DEC awards University at Buffalo $4.5 million to create plastics recycling research center
4/27/22
The initiative builds upon New York State efforts to boost recycling and reduce waste, which will improve the environment and fight climate change.
Study identifies gaps in monitoring of streams
4/25/22
Research focuses on placement of stream gauges — instruments that keep tabs on how much water is flowing through rivers and streams.
Study examines how better communication can boost recycling
4/25/22
Research comes after China’s National Sword policy set strict contamination limits and restrictions on recyclable materials, throwing the U.S. recycling market into disarray.
Media Advisory: TV host and conservationist Jeff Corwin to speak at UB
4/5/22
Host of ABC’s ‘Wildlife Nation,’ Corwin to speak at the final 2021-22 UB Distinguished Speaker Series event.
UB research study reports the impact of China’s National Sword policy on the U.S. landfill and plastics recycling industry
3/29/22
The study was supported by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

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