Environment

As of this fall, all varsity teams and three club teams at Yale have participated in Green Team Certification, as a result of Bulldog Sustainability’s efforts.

Ben Goldfarb ’13 M.E.M. says restoration of beaver populations can help humankind fight drought, improve water quality — and even address climate change.

Inspired by other universities, the dean has proposed a program to add a “tax” to all flights taken by staff or faculty for academic or business travel.

A Yale-led team is arguing for new global governance to assure a neutral and informed evaluation of the benefits and risks of gene editing technology.

Reporter Brad Plumer will discuss climate and energy policy in an era of rapid change during his visit to campus as a Poynter Fellow on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

Using liquid chromatography and a mass spectrometer, researchers have gotten a more detailed look than ever before at the molecular makeup of air pollution.

The fragmentation of tropical forests weakens the effects of the “natural enemies” of some tree species, reducing their ability to maintain biodiversity.

Consumers are significantly more likely to be convinced to install solar panels by someone who has them themselves, according to a new study.

Long overlooked, the issue of airborne antibiotic resistant genes is crucial for re-evaluating air quality assessment practices in urban settings.

The sources of water that feed the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation are likely to change along with the climate, says a new Yale study.