SUSTAINABILITY NEWS AT UD
Upcycling plastics
July 05, 2023. UD researchers describe a new method for recycling plastics that contain common yet hazardous chemicals
Quantifying global algal blooms
July 03, 2023. UD’s Yun Li part of research group using satellite imagery to quantify and characterize global harmful algal blooms
Environmental, Social and Governance
June 28, 2023. The multi-part debate about ESG factors in finance has become more heated
Ecotourism and resiliency planning
June 22, 2023. Delaware Sea Grant helps put together ecotourism and resilience investment strategy for Milford, Slaughter Beach
Crop shocks
June 15, 2023. New UD study evaluates how climate shocks impact the planted and harvested areas for crops
Grim news on food waste
June 15, 2023. UD researcher Kathryn Bender finds the nation has a long way to go to solve a big problem
Helping build community resilience
June 09, 2023. The Coastal Resilience Design Studio receives awards for work with Bowers Beach
Farming activism
May 17, 2023. UD grad student uses lessons from the past to combat food injustice
Exploring environmental diversity
May 11, 2023. Students receive first-hand experience with geology and marine ecology on study abroad trip to New Zealand
Sustainable agriculture abroad
May 04, 2023. UD students experience sustainable agriculture first-hand through New Zealand study abroad course
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria viruses
May 03, 2023. Environmental science student Spencer Toth looks to make new discoveries with bacteriophages
U Don't Need It is back
May 03, 2023. Student move-out and reuse program scheduled May 20-June 3 on STAR Campus
Food insecurity in the Bahamas
April 28, 2023. UD Professor Allison Karpyn extends food insecurity research to the Caribbean
Expanding DENIN’s reach
April 21, 2023. Delaware Environmental Institute announces 2023-25 Faculty Fellows
A Plan for the Planet: LaShanda Korley
April 21, 2023. Re-thinking the value and life cycle of plastics
Plan for the planet: Doug Tallamy
April 20, 2023. Wildlife are under pressure — here is one simple action we can all take to help
Keeping it local
April 19, 2023. UD researchers explore ways to reduce textile waste, spur local economy
Plan for the planet: A.R. Siders
April 19, 2023. Adapting for sea level rise and flooding under climate change
Ready to roll
April 18, 2023. New leaders of UD’s Office of Sustainability gearing up to tackle urgent agenda
A champion for zero waste
April 17, 2023. UD’s Saleem Ali appointed to United Nations board
Advancing Our Commitment to Sustainability
April 03, 2023. A message to the University of Delaware community
Crop Switching
March 30, 2023. Enhancing China’s environmental sustainability and farmer incomes
Mapping Migration
March 23, 2023. Researchers release first comprehensive map of migratory bird patterns in Eastern U.S.
Clarity on carbon credits
March 14, 2023. UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources holds first carbon symposium
UD Sustainability Office Graduate Fellow, Thomas Benson, wins national award
Dec 8, 2022. AASHE announces UD Sustainability Office Graduate Fellow, Thomas Benson, wins Student Sustainability Leadership Award.
Free mobile food pantry combats food insecurity
February 28, 2023. UD Student Diversity and Inclusion and the Food Bank of Delaware offer free food and personal items to the community
Can electric vehicles go the distance?
February 21, 2023. UD-led study may help dispel ‘range anxiety’ of drivers considering an EV
Global Land Rush
February 2, 2023. UD professors examine how foreign land investments impact biodiversity across the planet
Penguins, robots, the ocean and more
January 26, 2023. UD researchers among scientists in Antarctica conducting fieldwork on penguins, ocean currents
UD coastal research draws fresh federal focus
January 24, 2023. New Water Resources Development Act expands potential partnerships with Army Corps of Engineers
Tackling plastic waste
January 18, 2023. Engineering microbes to break down non-recyclable plastics
Preparing for a changing climate
January 11, 2023. UD civil engineers lead research to examine models for coastal readiness at U.S. military bases
Dig into nutrition
December 23, 2022. UD helps Red Clay School District take nutrition education to the garden
Climate-smart farming
December 12, 2022. UD’s Kent Messer explores how to speed up farmers’ adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices
The impact of highway construction
December 09, 2022. UD’s Nina David examines impact of I-95 construction in Wilmington
Working with nature
November 22, 2022. UD researchers explore ways to protect coastal shorelines — naturally
Nature impacts communities
November 18, 2022. UD’s Biden School helps develop City of Lewes resiliency and flooding recommendations
Improving Kenya’s crop yield
November 16, 2022. UD researchers explore ways to grow more corn despite climate change
From Tanzania to Delaware
October 29, 2022. Plant and soil sciences graduate student Shem Elias conducts research on ginger to take home to Tanzania
The new energy frontier
October 19, 2022. UD launches Center for Clean Hydrogen to accelerate sustainable energy technology development
Bringing the Amazon home
October 14, 2022. Delaware Teachers Institute trip to Peruvian Amazon inspires lessons in Delaware schools
Into the woods
October 11, 2022. UD junior interns with Delaware Forest Service to track invasive insects
Rebuilding plants’ defenses
October 10, 2022. Prof. Erin Sparks uses synthetic biology to investigate plants’ ability to protect against environmental stress
Wind energy conference
Article by Adam Thomas Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson October 04, 2022
UD hosts North American Wind Energy Academy’s international conference
Fast-melting ice may contribute to ocean acidification
September 29, 2022. UD’s Wei-Jun Cai and collaborators find correlation between Arctic meltwater and changing ocean chemistry
Coastal community resilience
September 20, 2022. UD’s Disaster Research Center awarded $16.5 million to study interplay between resilience, equity and economic prosperity
Fighting climate change with wastewater?
September 13, 2022
UD Prof. Wei-Jun Cai proposes adding alkaline materials to sewage discharge
Green Jobs
August 29, 2022. UD showcases possibilities throughout the state for students from Wilmington program
Surface impact of offshore wind turbines
July 12, 2022. UD study looks to see if offshore wind farms would impact surface weather
At sea in Antarctica
June 16, 2022. Two University of Delaware undergraduates helped with polar research
Green infrastructure
June 13, 2022. Delaware Sea Grant partners with Delaware Technical Community College to give students hands-on experience
Hailing monarchs
June 10, 2022. UD’s Michael Crossley investigates impact of herbicides and warming temperatures on breeding trends in monarch butterflies
Food insecurity
June 09, 2022. Despite sufficient crop harvests, UN food security goal remains elusive
How do microplastics affect Delaware’s blue crabs?
May 19, 2022. Doctoral student studies possible threats to mid-Atlantic crab
U Don’t Need It is back
May 13, 2022. Student move-out and reuse program scheduled May 24-June 10 on STAR Campus
From trash to treasure
May 06, 2022. Research at UD explores ways to transform, reuse textile waste
Improving fuel cells
May 04, 2022. UD engineers, international researchers find new catalyst to improve fuel cell materials
A bright star in solar energy research
May 02, 2022. UD’s Institute of Energy Conversion marks 50 years of solar advances
Salt marshes – the climate change connection
April 26, 2022
Wetlands keep carbon out of the atmosphere
Earth Day 2022: Investing in Our Future
The Establishment of an Office of Sustainability!
April 22, 2022. A message from President Dennis Assanis
