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Gauging the key role animals can play in monitoring climate change

September 18, 2023

Increased tagging of fish, seals, birds, and other animals can help fill key data gaps in understanding the world’s changing climate, Yale scientists say.

New building brings connectivity (and sustainability) to Trumbull Street

September 15, 2023

A new economics building at 87 Trumbull St. boasts environmentally friendly features while seamlessly connecting neighboring structures into a single complex.

Digging up the dirt on the planet’s largest carbon reservoir

September 13, 2023

Eric Slessarev, who studies the carbon storage dynamics of soil organic matter, explains why understanding this phenomenon is key to addressing climate change.

Gujarat opens emissions market in Ahmedabad, building on Yale collaboration

September 11, 2023

The Indian state of Gujarat has taken a leap forward in curbing industrial emissions by initiating an Emissions Trading Scheme in its most populous city.

Meteor shower: More than 1,800 meteorites land at Yale’s Peabody Museum

September 11, 2023

A recent acquisition places the Yale Peabody Museum’s meteorite collection among the world’s largest and most scientifically significant.

YDS breaking ground on first-of-its-kind zero-carbon residence hall

September 11, 2023

Yale Divinity School will host a series of events on Wednesday, Oct. 11, to celebrate the groundbreaking for its landmark Living Village project.

Rethinking global trade for a low-carbon future

September 8, 2023

Ahead of Climate Week NYC, Yale School of the Environment’s Daniel Esty discusses the opportunities and obstacles to greening global trade.

New vice provost helps focus Yale’s commitment to planetary solutions

September 5, 2023

Julie Zimmerman says Yale’s commitment to responding to global challenges including climate change, biodiversity, and planetary health is moving to a new level.

Feral Theatre presents ‘Last Dance’ peformance and workshop, Sept. 7–8

September 1, 2023

As part of an Institute of Sacred Music residency, the U.K.-based performance trio Feral Theatre will devise and perform a new piece and host a public workshop.

Finding the divine in the face of climate change

August 31, 2023

Blair Neilsen ’19 M.A.R., the executive director of spiritual ecology center Waterspirit, leverages skills she gained at Yale to advocate for climate justice.