Environment and Sustainability

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

How did inbred brown tree snakes take over Guam? Study suggests hidden genetic diversity
7/24/26
Biologists have long wondered how a small number of the invasive species so successfully colonized the island.
UB scientists awarded Genesis Mission grants for AI-focused research
7/24/26
The funding supports UB’s efforts to develop new technologies that boost the nation’s industrial competitiveness, address complex challenges.
Canadian wildfire smoke linked to fewer bird sightings in New York State
7/16/26
The study compared air quality data with birdwatching reports, including during historic 2023 wildfire season.
UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials
6/30/26
One‑step process generates high‑entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds.
Scientists invent ‘transient thermal barcodes’ to improve plastic recycling
6/18/26
Heat-based signatures rapidly distinguish between common commercial plastics; could help address global pollution.
Students help advance sustainability in Moog’s supply chain
6/18/26
The work is part of UB’s Carbon Reduction Challenge course, in which students work with local companies.
UB awarded $5 million to lead new Great Lakes Research Consortium
6/16/26
University’s RENEW Institute will oversee statewide hub focused on protecting lakes from growing environmental pressures.
Documentary featuring UB’s ice sheet research wins Emmy
6/16/26
"The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice" highlights ancient frozen sediment stored for many years at UB.
New global early warning system forecasts biodiversity exposure to extreme heat
6/11/26
Over 3,500 species could have been exposed to unprecedented temperatures between 2024 and 2025.
NSF fellowship recipient to develop viable fuels from CO2
6/9/26
Nicholas Reilly, a recent chemical engineering alum, has received the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program award.