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    Centering a population overlooked in agriculture: The young Black farmer

    Agricultural research tends to ignore the experiences of young Black farmers. Shedding ample light on their narratives can help reform policies and programs to encourage diversity and elevate Black Americans’ contributions to agricultural innovation.

    Cam Humphrey

    November 25, 2020
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    The case for conserving tropical dry forests

    Tropical dry forests are among the most threatened biomes in the world, but are often overlooked while creating conservation plans and protected areas. Conserving these forests can protect thousands of species that are only found in these regions and support the livelihoods of millions of people.

    Joyita Ghose

    November 18, 2020
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    Low latitude, high potential: Natural climate solutions in tropical nations

    To meet the targets of the Paris Climate agreement, over two-thirds of its signatories will employ land use management and conservation strategies. Yet new research suggests that many tropical nations have the potential to store and preserve far more carbon in natural ecosystems than will be needed to meet their current pledges.  

    Rory P. Jacobson

    November 11, 2020
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    Chocolate for coffee: Supporting farmers and consumers under climate change

    Many coffee-growing regions of the world may become unsuitable as temperatures rise. Cocoa is a viable alternative, but only if farmers improve the resilience of agroforestry systems that support its production.

    Jeamme Chia

    November 4, 2020
 
Eradicating extreme poverty and inequality while building a green future: Are there any tradeoffs?

Fighting extreme poverty will need to happen in tandem with protecting the environment. Research shows that while achieving social goals might be, to a limited extent, at odds with achieving environmental goals, the actions of the rich will have the greatest impact.

Aymane Eddahmani
October 26, 2020
 
Remaking the West: A conversation with Justin Farrell about wealth and nature in Wyoming

Justin Farrell, associate professor of sociology at the Yale School of the Environment, spent 5 years studying the increasing wealth, economic disparity, and environmental change in Teton County, Wyoming. In his book Billionaire Wilderness, released March 2020, Farrell shows how the ultra-wealthy use the natural environment to their advantage in this elite corner of his home state.

Katie Pofahl
October 16, 2020
 
Partisan conflicts over solar power in Congress, but not among the public

Despite the growing partisan divide over solar power adoption in the United States Congress, public adoption of solar power is occurring across the political spectrum. In addition, solar households are active voters. These findings are encouraging for policymakers who are promoting renewable energy. 

Jieyi Lu
October 8, 2020
 
Data for all? How information sharing could shift land conservation

Land conservation relies heavily on data to determine where protection should occur. But sharing data is not a common practice among land conservation groups. A new study investigates the reasons why some groups choose to share data with others and how this could change our perception of where land conservation occurs in the United States.

Abigail Chan
September 22, 2020

Articles

Climate change induced Drought Paradox threatens water availability in the Alps

Climate change is increasing evapotranspiration in the European Alps and causing a decline in surface water supply in the region. Understanding future changes in surface runoff is essential for managing the water supply for over 170 million people.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Humna Sharif

“Super-emitters” in California: The few facilities with outsize methane emissions

Researchers have identified a surprising source of the majority of California’s concentrated methane emissions: landfills. Oil and gas producers and dairy operations are the state’s other two major sources of this powerful greenhouse gas. Identifying the facilities that emit the most methane can help California take action.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Elizabeth Bourguet

The nose knows the difference: Detection dogs help conservationists track invasive species

Even the most seasoned field biologists can struggle to differentiate between scat of closely related species. A new study shows that trained detection dogs can distinguish scat of the target species from that of close relatives, even when both species have the same diet.

Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Courtney Anderson

Transforming U.S. water supply systems toward a robust, water-secure future

As the U.S. water supply system infrastructure approaches the end of its life, drinking water supplies are increasingly at risk from contamination, supply interruptions, and shortages. In the face of population growth and climate change, it is vital to start considering how to approach a system-wide overhaul. 

Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Margot Buckelew

Hand in hand: Healthy foods often reduce environmental impacts

Our diet matters for both our physical health and for the environment. Some foods can help with both.

Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Jieyi Lu

Finding a home for trafficked wildlife in a warming world

When there is a bust in the wildlife trade, those animals must be returned home. But in a changing climate, where should that be? A new study examines the impact of rising temperatures in Brazil on habitat suitability for trafficked birds to inform future wildlife management strategies

Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Emma Johnson

Despite international efforts, scientists see increase in HFC-23, a potent greenhouse gas

Despite an international agreement to control hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a new study found that emissions of this extremely potent greenhouse gas are higher now than at any point in history. Failure to control these emissions could derail global efforts to fight climate change.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Elizabeth Bourguet

Mapping California’s withering forests gives new energy to wildfire abatement

As climate change worsens, greater tree mortality across the globe will pose an increasing wildfire threat. New mapping approaches could help manage this risk.

Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Rory Jacobson

Features

Yale Environment Review is seeking writers and editors for Fall 2020

Are you interested in environmental communication? Want to publish your work for an audience of over 30,000 readers?

Become a writer for the Yale Environment Review!

The Yale Environment Review (YER) is a student-run publication that aims to increase access to the latest developments in environmental studies. Our articles shed light on cutting-edge environmental research through summaries, analysis, and interviews. During this one-credit course, students will produce 1-2 articles on subjects of their choosing for publication on the YER website.

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