Sustainability
Harnessing the Power of the Sea for Renewable Energy
Could the famously predictable tides provide reliable power to coastal communities? What if the same waves that induce queasiness made aquaculture more productive? The UNH-led Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) is developing the technology and skills that will unlock the power of the sea as a... Read More
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07/22/24EPA Picks UNH to Lead New Stormwater Center of Excellence
UNH will lead a new Stormwater Centers of Excellence focused on cold climate challenges, in partnership with the University of Minnesota. -
07/08/24New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and Forests
UNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production,... -
06/24/24UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
In March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted the first-ever national climate disclosure rule, a decision signifying that... -
06/04/24Grad Student Receives Prestigious Department of Energy Graduate Research Award
Charles Wilson, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry, has received a prestigious graduate research award from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funding...
Recent Stories
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10/25/22 - Homes in the WakeUNH collaborates on NOAA grant to study the climate change resilience of mobile homes. Read More -
10/18/22 - The Cod and the TernWith new grants, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Gulf of Maine is affecting species like the Atlantic cod and the common tern. Read More -
09/27/22 - Funding for ForestsUNH Extension received two grants that will support their work in managing and protecting the state's forests. Read More -
09/19/22 - Outreach That’s Not OverdueA new program connects UNH Extension with New Hampshire's public libraries. Read More -
09/15/22 - Crustacean ConsternationUNH researchers have documented the first-ever pair of mated blue crabs in Great Bay Estuary, with potentially serious impacts on the ecosystem. Read More -
09/07/22 - Baking and QuakingWith $1.7 million in National Science Foundation funding, UNH researchers will study how climate change in the Arctic could affect earthquake-related disasters. Read More -
09/06/22 - Ready to Ride“Ding! Ding!” The bright chiming of a bicycle bell never sounded so cheerful to Steve Pesci, special projects director for UNH Facilities. Over 20 years, Pesci has worked with... Read More -
08/29/22 - Research Snapshot: Early BirdsUNH researchers study tidal marsh sparrows to understand how they're adapted to living in the harsh environment of salt marshes. Read More -
08/19/22 - The Solastalgic Archive and the Deep Time LabThe Museum of Art opens participatory exhibition by artist Nina Elder that reflects on time, memory and environmental transformation. Read More -
07/26/22 - Wave PowerAn interdisciplinary team of UNH students took a top prize in the national Marine Energy Collegiate Competition hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy. Read More