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Genomics for monitoring and understanding species responses to global climate change
Abstract All life forms across the globe are experiencing drastic changes in environmental conditions as a result of global climate change. These environmental changes are happening rapidly, incur substantial socioeconomic costs, pose threats to biodiversity and diminish a species’ potential to adapt to future environments. Understanding and monitoring how organisms respond to human-driven climate change…
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Charting a Clean Energy Future in the Midwest
State laws and regulations vary across the Midwest in terms of incentivizing and discouraging renewable energy development. Here are three policy examples that may deter solar and wind projects: In Ohio, the project-siting law (S.B.52) gives county or township governments the authority to veto large wind and solar developments. In Michigan, utility-scale wind and solar…
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Sustainability Leadership Certificate
The one-credit required colloquium course brings regional and global leaders in the fields of climate change, climate justice, sustainability practice, science, technology and art to the Wayne L. Prim Campus to share their knowledge with our students. The intimate meeting-style setting makes this a unique experience for students to network with leaders in the field.…
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Climate Corps promises environmental conservation
Biden launched the program to train young Americans for jobs related to clean energy, land restoration, and forest management. Photo Courtesy: AP News President Biden announced a new workforce training and service program centered on climate change resilience and mitigation: the country’s very first Climate Corps. The White House described it as a means to…
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Candidates talk climate action, Yampa River Valley protection in 2023 Sustainability Forum
Candidates running for Steamboat Springs City Council participated in a sustainability forum Wednesday afternoon to discuss their plans to lead the city with respect to a range of local environmental and conservation issues. Hosted via Zoom by the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, a local nonprofit working to build a sustainable and resilient Yampa Valley through…
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Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds
As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. That could be another barrier to maintaining rapidly eroding biodiversity that also provides benefits to humans, including farmers who get free pest control when birds eat agricultural pests. Researchers who examined data on over 150,000 nesting attempts…
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Future Environmental Leaders Testing The Waters At Lake Waccabuc
CROSS RIVER, NY — One of the best hopes for the future of protecting our environment might be closer to home than we realize. Taught by Joe Gaudio and Matthew Funnell, John Jay’s AP Environmental Science (APES) catches students who already love nature and develops their skills in observation and analysis. (Katonah-Lewisboro School District) From…
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The Link between Political Representation and Forest Conservation? –
In the APSA Public Scholarship Program, graduate students in political science produce summaries of new research in the American Political Science Review. This piece, written by Komal Preet Kaur, covers the new article by Saad Gulzar, Princeton University, Apoorva Lal and Benjamin Pasquale, Independent Researchers, “Representation and Forest Conservation: Evidence from India’s Scheduled Areas.” The…
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Antarctic sustainability group calls on CCAMLR to better manage ocean resources
The Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition is calling on the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to designate marine protected areas (MPAs) and strengthen requirements to enter the region’s krill fishery. The Antarctic has experienced increased attention in recent years, with several Chinese companies announcing plans to build large krill-fishing vessels and…
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Edward Marram and Karen Carpenter Donate to UMass iCons Program Supporting New Academic Track on Food-Water-Climate Problems
UMass Amherst has announced a donation from Edward Marram ’59, ’61G and Karen Carpenter to support the launch of a Food-Water-Climate track within the UMass Amherst Integrated Concentration in STEM (iCons) Program. This gift will enhance the program’s ability to address critical challenges in the areas of food security, water resource management and climate change.…