Like a natural system, democracy faces collapse as polarization leads to loss of diversity
December 6, 2021 ・ Morgan KellyMuch like an overexploited ecosystem, the increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States — and much of the world — is experiencing a catastrophic loss of diversity that threatens the resilience not only of democracy, but also of society, according…
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,…
Frequent extreme events require new governance with the flexibility, resilience of natural systems
September 23, 2021From the COVID-19 pandemic to devastating wildfires and deadly heatwaves, extreme events are becoming more frequent as a result of human activity such as the burning of fossil fuels and encroachment into natural habitats. An international team that included researchers…
Socolow, Weber recount experiences ‘witnessing’ climate change in essays for Dædalus
October 6, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton faculty Robert Socolow and Elke Weber are among 16 prominent climate scientists and scholars featured in the Fall 2020 issue of the journal Dædalus who provided personal narratives about their responsibility to share — and their experiences sharing —…
PEI Urban Grand Challenges awards $509,000 to new urban sustainability projects
January 17, 2019 ・ Morgan KellyVertical farms in post-industrial America, origami-based noise-pollution barriers, and cement made from burned waste make up the latest round of projects funded by the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) Urban Grand Challenges program. Totaling $509,000, the new awards are active through September…
Pride tops guilt as a motivator for environmental decisions
February 14, 2018 ・ Jon WallacePrinceton University research suggests that emphasizing the pride people will feel if they make environmentally conscious decisions is a better way to promote eco-friendly behavior than using guilt.
Amilcare Porporato, 10 associated faculty join PEI
September 28, 2017 ・ Morgan Kelly,The Princeton Environmental Institute has added core faculty member Amilcare Porporato and 10 associated faculty to its roster.