Regrow, not reuse: How restoring abandoned farms can mitigate climate change
May 25, 2022 ・ B. Rose HuberThe Institute Woods near Princeton University’s campus comprises 589 acres of serene walking trails and a wooden footbridge enjoyed by hikers, runners, and birdwatchers. Like many forests in New Jersey, this local landmark was a patchwork of farm fields and…
Princeton, HMEI experts identify priorities for UN climate summit and global actions going forward
October 28, 2021 ・ Liz Fuller-WrightHundreds of leaders and thousands of climate scholars from around the globe will gather in Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 12. Most experts believe this year’s meeting — the biggest…
More than 100 undergraduates explored new perspectives on environmental topics through 2021 HMEI summer internships
September 30, 2021 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton senior Demetra Yancopoulos could not get the words of the late oceanographer John Martin out of her mind after hearing them during a lecture last fall by Princeton geosciences professor Satish Myneni: “Give me half a tanker of iron,…
People in developing countries eat less wild game as they migrate from rural to urban areas
November 16, 2020 ・ B. Rose HuberPeople around the world, especially in developing countries in Africa, Asia and South America, consume wild game, or bushmeat, whether out of necessity, as a matter of taste preference, or, in the case of particularly desirable wildlife species, to connote…
From muddy boots to mathematics: Advancing the science of ecosystems and biodiversity
August 14, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton’s vital research across the spectrum of environmental issues is today and will continue to be pivotal to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a long, deep, broad legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance…
Study on shorebirds suggests that when conserving species, not all land is equal
June 9, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton University researchers may have solved a long-standing mystery in conservation that could influence how natural lands are designated for the preservation of endangered species. Around the world, the migratory shorebirds that are a conspicuous feature of coastal habitats are…
‘Defend the progress you’ve made’: Addressing the urgency, hope of conservation
February 18, 2020 ・ Morgan Kelly“How many of you have found the content of this course depressing?” Princeton professor David Wilcove asked as he began one of the last lectures of the fall course “Conservation Biology.” After three months of examining the global decimation of…
Full video of Princeton Environmental Forum now available
December 5, 2019 ・ Morgan KellyVideo is now available of the Oct. 24-25 Princeton Environmental Forum featuring Princeton faculty and alumni environmental leaders in a series of discussions addressing urgent environmental issues for the 21st century, including climate change science and policy, the protection of…
At the frontline: Princeton Environmental Forum addresses environmental crises of the 21st century
October 31, 2019 ・ Denise Valenti and Tom GarlinghouseIn response to the urgent environmental challenges facing the planet, Princeton faculty and alumni who are actively working to protect the environment gathered for the Princeton Environmental Forum held on campus Oct. 24-25. They came with knowledge, questions and an…
