News and Events

There’s a lot happening in sustainability at UB. Visit this page for the latest news and updates.

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News

  • Air pollution exposure late in pregnancy increases NICU admission risk
    2/18/25

    A new UB study found that exposure to higher levels of air pollution in the final month of pregnancy increases the risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission. The research highlights the critical impact of air pollution on fetal health and supports efforts to improve air quality to reduce neonatal health risks.

  • Pruning project underway to protect campus trees
    2/7/25

    UB is undertaking a large-scale tree pruning project on its North and South campuses to improve tree health, enhance safety, and support long-term sustainability as part of a broader campus forestry plan.

  • BioSCape shows how life on Earth can be measured from space
    2/6/25

    The BioSCape project, co-led by UB and funded by NASA, uses advanced remote sensing technology to study biodiversity and ecosystem changes, supporting climate action, conservation, and international scientific collaboration.

  • When class meets in the Everglades
    2/5/25

    UB students in EVS 493: The Ecology of Unique Environments spent a transformative week in the Florida Everglades, immersing themselves in hands-on fieldwork through camping, hiking, swamp-walking, snorkeling, and canoeing while studying over 200 plant and animal species

Signature Initiatives and Events

sun shining on solar panels.
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Past Initiatives and Events

Erie Hack.
WCC.
Transforming our Tomorrow.
Pic of students sitting among the solar strand.
Climate Week 2023