The ecological costs of war in Africa
January 10, 2018 ・ Morgan Kelly, PEIPrinceton researchers found that war has been a consistent factor in the decline of Africa’s large mammals, but that conservation and rehabilitation are still possible.
Princeton, Stockholm University team up to explore ‘Earth in 2050’ global environment
December 7, 2017Researchers from Princeton University and the Stockholm Resilience Centre met for “Earth in 2050: Boundaries, Obstacles and Opportunities” Nov. 12-14 to discuss key issues related to the global environment.
Freshman seminar asks students to envision their future in a changing climate
December 11, 2017 ・ Morgan KellyIn a freshman seminar taught by Rob Socolow, students are being asked to envision their future in a changing climate. As part of the course, the first-year students are preparing essays and personal reflections that will be stored in Mudd Library until they are opened at their 10th, 25th and 50th reunions.
No more free rides: How to value and govern water for the future
December 7, 2017Efforts to provide the world with clean and accessible water unravel when people try to determine how much water is actually worth, according to a paper published Nov. 24 in the journal Science.
Farms, petroculture and the Environmental Nexus: Four new environmental studies courses and ENV 200 for Spring 2018
December 4, 2017 ・ PEI StaffFour new environmental studies courses and the popular “Environmental Nexus” class are among the many Spring 2018 offerings from PEI’s Certificate Program in Environmental Studies. Registration begins Dec. 6.
Drones, Thorns and New Orleans: PEI’s Summer of Learning Symposium features breadth of undergrad research
October 30, 2017PEI’s internship program’s projects focused on global environmental challenges in the areas of policy and resilience, biodiversity and conservation, alternative energy, climate and oceans, and water, soil and human health.
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.
Orange is the New Green: How Orange Peels Revived a Costa Rican Forest
August 22, 2017Princeton University researchers discovered the power of agricultural waste to potentially regenerate forests and mitigate carbon at low cost.
Peter and Rosemary Grant receive Royal Medal in Biology
July 18, 2017 ・ Morgan KellyThe Grants’ legendary explorations of Darwin’s finches have produced an array of dazzling insights into evolutionary theory.
