Environment

Campus leaf-collection supports mulch compost development and more effective operations. Compost will be used in our landscaping beds year-round.
A high-resolution model explains how soil erosion can affect carbon cycles
Improved "climate connectivity" will be needed by species in the Eastern United States.
The 2014-2015 marine heatwave – often referred to as the “warm blob” – had its origins in weather patterns that started in late 2013.
While global warming shrinks ice caps, it's expanding “oxygen minimum zones,” where newly discovered bacteria are depleting waters of nitrogen, a nutrient essential to life. This could be creating imbalances.
Extreme weather conditions associated with climate change may extend the ozone season in the Southeastern United States.
Soil carbon stored in peat bogs may not convert to greenhouse gasses in the face of global warming.
Evolution's genesis moment: Phosphorus, oxygen and the explosion of new, diverse life
In the world of water research, underserved communities provide the ultimate learning ground for undergrads.
The Race to Zero encourages students to work with builders, developers, community leaders, and other industry partners to meet stringent design requirements and create marketable, affordable concepts.