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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04/07/22 - Research Snapshot: Beach BombsUNH researchers measure the shifting sands of N.H. beaches to understand where unexploded ordnances may be hiding. Read More -
03/02/22 - In the Face of a Storm: Bend or Resist?Bill McDowell, professor of environmental science. In a new study of the ecological impacts of tropical cyclones, an international research team including researchers from UNH... Read More -
01/03/22 - So Much To CelebrateThere was no shortage of great moments to celebrate at UNH in 2021. Join us in taking a look back at some of the most memorable highlights from an outstanding year. Read More -
12/09/21 - Keeping Great Marsh GreatWith a $3.1 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, UNH researchers will work to protect Great Marsh in northern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Read More -
11/29/21 - UNH Dairy Research ReportThe 2021 UNH Dairy Research Report, which presents the latest dairy research conducted at the University of New Hampshire is available electronically from tthe NH Agricultural... Read More -
11/12/21 - Transforming Students Into Climate LeadersThree National Science Foundation grants provide international climate change research opportunities for students. Read More -
11/02/21 - Powered by the SeaUNH will lead the new Atlantic Marine Energy Center, focusing on research to address renewable ocean energy, with a nearly $10M award from the Department of Energy. Read More -
10/28/21 - UNH Scientists Share $13M in Grants to Study Benefits of Feeding Dairy Cows SeaweedsMost people are unlikely to associate seaweed with dairy production. But University of New Hampshire scientists will be working to change that, sharing two grants totaling nearly... Read More -
10/25/21 - Still Seeing STARSThe University of New Hampshire has achieved a renewed platinum rating—the highest possible under the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE... Read More -
10/22/21 - Giving Eelgrass an EdgeUNH researchers received a new NOAA grant that aims to improve the health of eelgrass in Great Bay. Read More