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UB summer research program to examine WNY climate, extreme weather
3/3/25
Undergraduates will study climate hazards both near and far, including the 2022 blizzard.
A novel framework for developing environmental policy
2/26/25
UB sociologist Jordan Fox is part of a team that has developed a more flexible approach for addressing environmental change in urban areas.
State funding will help UB transition to clean energy sources
2/21/25
UB will install a thermal energy network with its $12 million share of funding from the Environmental Bond Act.
Air pollution exposure late in pregnancy increases NICU admission risk
2/18/25
A new UB study offers insight into air pollution’s effects during this vulnerable time.
Why designing for all species matters
2/12/25
In the new Driven to Discover podcast, architect Joyce Hwang discusses her work incorporating habitats for animals into human spaces and why that’s mutually beneficial.
Protecting campus trees
2/7/25
A project is underway to prune hundreds of trees on campus in an effort to protect and enhance their health and longevity.
Building community resilience, workforce development
1/24/25
UB is partnering with PUSH Buffalo on a project to address extreme weather hazards and energy efficiency in Buffalo’s aging housing stock.
Driving climate action with big data
1/15/25
Architect and building science expert Mohamad Aly Etman joins the UB architecture faculty to launch the Building and Environment Visualization Lab.
UB among Top 25 in U.S. for social and environmental impact
12/11/24
UB comes in at No. 21 in the U.S. and 137th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability.
'One health' champion takes helm of new SPHHP center
9/11/24
Kelly Baker joins UB as the director of the new Center for Climate Change and Health Equity.
April 2: Creating a Climate Change Network to be a Resource For All
11/7/24
Kick off National Public Health Week with Dr. Kelly Baker, Director of UB's Center for Climate Change and Health Equity and Shelby Yamamoto, Associate Professor in the UB School of Public Health, to learn more about how the center works towards solutions to climate and health challenges.

Climate News

Bloomberg Philanthropies Announces $200 Million Commitment to Support U.S. Mayors Taking on Climate Change

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Department of Health Alerts Pennsylvanians About Recall of Children’s Jewelry Set Due to Lead and Cadmium Levels