Sustainability
Building Momentum for the Blue Economy
When it comes to the economy, the ocean is a major player — from tourism to energy, seafood to shipping, the world’s marine-related assets tally up to trillions of dollars. But our oceans and coastlines are facing unprecedented pressures. Confronted with this reality, a new concept has emerged that... Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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05/16/22Celebrating Sustainability
The second annual UNH Sustainability Awards were held Tuesday, May 10, with honorees including alumni for the first time in the ceremony’s brief... -
05/16/22McDowell Earns Hollings Scholarship
Lauren McDowell ’24 has been named a NOAA Hollings scholar, becoming the first UNH student to receive the honor for sophomores since 2019. McDowell... -
05/03/22Finishing Strong
A team of UNH students worked through the night to improve its presentation at the last minute and ultimately walked away as national champions,... -
04/18/22Kick-starting Carbon Footprint Analysis
Faculty and staff at UNH’s Changemaker Collaborative have been awarded a grant of $27,540 from the Henry David Thoreau Foundation to help fund a...
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