Sustainability
New Project Turns to Nature for Climate Resilience
With a new $6 million National Science Foundation grant, UNH will lead a Nature-based Solutions project that aims to combat climate change risks in marginalized communities. Read More
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10/26/24Coastal Response Research Center Marks 20-Year NOAA Partnership
For two decades, the federal government has turned to UNH as its trusted research partner in managing and preventing oil spills and other disasters. -
09/09/24Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy
Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture... -
07/22/24EPA Picks UNH to Lead New Stormwater Center of Excellence
UNH will lead a new Stormwater Centers of Excellence focused on cold climate challenges, in partnership with the University of Minnesota. -
07/08/24New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and Forests
UNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production,...
Recent Stories
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12/04/17 - Sustainable Latin AmericaScholars, students gather to discuss sustainability in Latin America. Read More -
11/29/17 - Tropical Treasure TroveKatherine Sinacore's research is enabling responsible land-use decisions in Panama’s tree plantations. Read More -
11/28/17 - Tracking a Population in PerilFor the past four years, UNH professor Pete Pekins has been tracking the decline of New Hampshire’s moose population at the hands of the winter tick. Read More -
11/28/17 - Sustainability SuperSTARUNH earned the highest possible STARS rating — Platinum — in recognition of its sustainability achievements. Read More -
11/28/17 - Food for ThoughtA new Thompson School partnership provides Oyster River students with fresh, local vegetables hydroponically grown in UNH’s greenhouses. Read More -
11/28/17 - Road ScholarsResearchers find rising seas could cause flooded roads in unexpected places on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. Read More -
11/07/17 - "Food Evolution" Screening Set for Nov. 16UNH will host a screening of the film "Food Evolution" on Nov. 16, followed by a panel discussion featuring New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture Lorraine Merrill. Read More -
10/30/17 - From Paul to the PhilippinesGina Occhipinti ’18 had the opportunity to research microfinance in a unique setting. This past summer, she was in the Philippines working with local women entrepreneurs. “... Read More -
10/19/17 - Breeding Better BerriesUNH scientists are developing the first strawberry varieties specifically for organic agriculture in the United States. Read More -
10/17/17 - Researching Healthy LakesUNH researchers will examine how lake water quality in the Northeast’s temperate forests changed over the past three decades. Read More