Sustainability
Lab, Reimagined
David Needle has 900 samples of moose poop. “As one does,” quips the senior veterinary pathologist at UNH’s New Hampshire Diagnostic Veterinary Lab. Those stinky artifacts can reveal what moose ate, whether they’re pregnant, how healthy or stressed they are — all important data points to help us... Read More
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03/31/25Extension Celebrates 100 Years of Partnering With Granite State Forest Landowners
It sounds like figurative language suited for a promotional brochure. But in saying that UNH Cooperative Extension has helped shape the New Hampshire... -
01/22/25UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
The University of New Hampshire has once again received recognition for its ongoing and increasing sustainability achievements by achieving a... -
11/13/24New 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... -
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.
Recent Stories
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11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More -
11/02/21 - Powered by the SeaUNH will lead the new Atlantic Marine Energy Center, focusing on research to address renewable ocean energy, with a nearly $10M award from the Department of Energy. Read More -
10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But University of New Hampshire scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More -
10/25/21 - Still Seeing STARSThe University of New Hampshire has achieved a renewed platinum rating—the highest possible under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE... Read More -
10/22/21 - Giving Eelgrass an EdgeUNH researchers received a new NOAA grant that aims to improve the health of eelgrass in Great Bay. Read More -
09/28/21 - Tiniest Woodland Animals Play Critical Role in Keeping Forests HealthyRobust forest growth and regeneration are critical to ensuring economic sustainability of New Hampshire's timber industry. And it is the tiniest of woodland animals that plays an... Read More -
09/27/21 - Sustainable RecognitionUNH was once again selected to The Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll for 2022, marking the 14th consecutive year that the university has achieved such status. Read More -
09/24/21 - Inspired to make an impactInspired by one city’s commitment to address climate change, Jackie Harris ’23 served as an intern this summer in Keene, New Hampshire on a team aimed at reducing the water and... Read More -
09/17/21 - FOSTERing SuccessA UNH program that helps New Hampshire small businesses grow by accessing federal grant funding has notched its first major success. Portsmouth-based Nearview, a participant in... Read More -
09/17/21 - UNH Scientists Receive $1M to Support Critical Soil Sustainability ResearchUniversity of New Hampshire scientists have received three grants totaling $1 million that will support research addressing urgent questions in soil sustainability and, ultimately... Read More