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Impact of Non-Native Plants and Climate Change on NY Wetlands Under Investigation

Coastal wetlands are crucial for providing animals with food and shelter during disturbances. However, these ecosystems are under threat from rapidly spreading non-native aquatic plants, climate change, and dam regulation. Northern pike, native...
3-Apr-2025 7:40 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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ESF Working to Transform Waste Biomass into Eco-Friendly, Economically Viable Plastics

Two professors at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) are leading an international initiative to develop sustainable bioproducts from waste biomass. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is supporting these efforts with a $5...
28-Mar-2025 9:50 AM EDT Add to Favorites

SUNY ESF Research Explores Environmental Impact of Tellurium

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry鈥檚 Dr. Jennifer Goff has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences to support research into the environmental impact of tellurium, a...
28-Mar-2025 9:35 AM EDT Add to Favorites

SUNY ESF to Host Multi-College Mental Health Symposium

18-Mar-2025 5:50 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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New Tools Unveil the Role of Actinobacteria in Freshwater Ecosystems

Scientists at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) have developed genetic engineering tools to better understand the role of actinobacteria in freshwater environments. Their findings are published in the paper 鈥淕enome...
18-Oct-2024 9:40 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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SUNY ESF Leads Groundbreaking Research in Groundwater鈥檚 Role in Ecosystem Sustainability

Groundwater has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.
3-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

NSF Funds ESF Research Focused on Improving Air Quality in Major Metro Areas

Dr. Jiajue Chai at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) received two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $700,000 to advance research on improving air quality in large cities. Chai, an assistant professor in...
11-Dec-2023 1:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

Flood Recover Research Poised to Help Residents in Flood-Prone Areas of Central Appalachia

Dr. Jamie Shinn is overseeing the development of an online resource 鈥� the West Virginia Flood Resilience Framework 鈥� poised to help residents in flood-prone areas of central Appalachia become better prepared to recover from flooding through...
4-Dec-2023 4:05 PM EST Add to Favorites

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Seeking insights on Canadian wildfires and the impact on U.S. air quality? @sunyesf's Dr. Andrew Vander Yacht is available to talk about fire behavior and the environmental impact.

27-Jun-2023 3:05 PM EDT

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What Can Mild Winter Do to Environment? Ask ESF Experts

Plants and animals could be affected by unusually high temperatures and less-than-average snowfall.
18-Jan-2012 11:30 AM EST

SUNY-ESF Experts Ready to Discuss Copenhagen Summit

Expert faculty members at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) are available to discuss developments at the U.N. climate conference in Copenhagen.
8-Dec-2009 2:00 PM EST

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