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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11/28/16 - (Local) Flavors of FallGrilled swordfish with roasted tomatoes, anyone? Or how about lamb sliders? This year's harvest dinner event took "local" to a whole new level. Read More -
11/21/16 - Composting at the UNH Organic Dairy Research FarmAt UNH’s Organic Dairy Research Farm, UNH researchers have launched an innovative composting program that provides a high-quality compost product and captures the heat energy for... Read More -
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10/31/16 - The Soggy TruthPolitical ideology is the strongest predictor of survey respondents' perceptions of climate and weather. Since 2005, New Hampshire has experienced an increase in the frequency... Read More -
10/28/16 - Growing Produce in a DesertUNH's Becky Sideman discusses a new desert-based agricultural system in use in Australia. Read More -
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10/14/16 - Sustainable YouKatherine Bemis’s recycling bin is always overflowing, and she rarely fills a full trash bag. She bikes to class, is an active member of UNH’s Organic Gardening Club and has a... Read More -
10/10/16 - Getting DirtyTwo major federal grants are supporting UNH research on soils and climate change. Read More -
09/27/16 - Seeing the Data for the TreesMichael Palace, associate professor of Earth and geospatial science, will use his extensive experience with drones on the project. Forests play a major role in regulating the... Read More -
09/21/16 - Blue and White Makes GreenWhen it comes to sustainability, it’s not easy being green. It takes a “long-term, enduring commitment,” according to Tom Kelly, chief sustainability officer and founding... Read More