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Earth and Environment

Mythbusters: The Great Barrier Reef

Some scientists project that because of rising ocean temperatures and acidity, non-coral organisms will dominate the Great Barrier Reef, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, as soon as 2050.

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Obama: Green Enough?

From a recent analysis of media coverage, it would seem that energy reform has been more a source of embarrassment for the Obama administration than one of tangible progress.

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Grant to Study Earth Systems

The National Science Foundation awarded a team of researchers, including David Bercovici, a $4.97 million grant to fund a research project studying Earth’s development in terms of the interactions between major components of Earth’s geological system.

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The Quiet Corner Initiative

Through the new Quiet Corner Initiative (QCI), the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies aims to build the capacity of private landowners to manage and conserve the natural landscapes of a region of northeastern Connecticut.

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Sterling Professorships

Earlier this year, two Yale scientists were named Sterling Professors, the highest honor that a member of the Yale faculty can attain from the institution.

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