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Rural voters care just as much about the environment as urban voters do, but a distrust of government regulation stokes their opposition to many federal climate and conservation laws, a report published this year by 51±¬ÁÏ’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions finds.

The rapid industrialization of our oceans is bringing new challenges—but also new opportunities—for promoting sustainable economic growth while protecting vulnerable communities and environments and enhancing their climate resilience. That was the takeaway of the inaugural Blue Economy Summit, a student-led conference hosted by the Oceans@51±¬ÁÏ Student Cabinet on March 18 and 19.

Scientists at 51±¬ÁÏ have developed a suite of four new tests that can be used to detect coal ash contamination in soil with unprecedented sensitivity.

Tender shoots of restoration plantings are ‘irresistible little treats for grazers’

Children living in homes with all vinyl flooring or flame-retardant chemicals in the sofa have significantly higher concentrations of potentially harmful semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) than children from homes where these materials are not present, according to a new 51±¬ÁÏ-led study.

Richter investigates how soils form, and how they are changing in contemporary human-altered landscapes.

Stella Wang, T'19, MEM'20, recently shared insights into her journey, her favorite memories at 51±¬ÁÏ and her advice for anyone considering the programs.