Environment and Sustainability

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

Assessment of how climate scientists communicate risk shows imperfections, improvements
6/19/23
The consequences of improving communications are enormous, as civic leaders incorporate climate scientists’ risk assessments into major planning efforts.
UB experts available to discuss wildfire smoke
6/8/23
Experts can address health impacts, how pollution spreads, disaster resilience and more.
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.

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