Yale Environment Review is seeking writers and editors for Spring 2021
Are you interested in environmental communication? The Yale Environment Review (YER) is looking for writers to publish articles on emerging science this semester!
Welcome
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High Nature Value: Reviving traditional farmlands through social transformationsJanuary 12, 2021High Nature Value farmlands are not only rich in biodiversity, but they also provide valuable ecosystem services to society. A recent study illustrates different scenarios for their future and shows a hopeful path forward to avert the threat of agricultural intensification or abandonment through social and economic transformations.
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Changing the conversation around soil carbonJanuary 4, 2021A flurry of excitement around the power of agricultural practices to capture carbon in soils and curb global climate change is generating investment across the public and private sectors. Recent studies reveal the uncertainties and limitations of these practices’ long-term carbon storage potential, while highlighting their other benefits for the environment and food system. Soil scientists call on decision makers to reframe their approaches to soil management to better capture holistic benefits.
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Implementing regenerative systems in small and medium-sized businessesDecember 24, 2020Make, use, throw away, repeat. How can we shift toward more sustainable consumption patterns? New research presents how small and medium-sized enterprises play a role in promoting circular economies.
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House sparrows need houses: An avoidable conflict between biodiversity and energy efficiency as rural areas modernizeDecember 17, 2020Many bird species need human structures like old barns and houses to build their nests. Their populations are declining as villages modernize, but this modernization improves rural quality of life and energy efficiency. Avoiding the unnecessary choice between rural development and wildlife conservation will require innovative approaches.
A Tiny Solution to a Global Issue: Can Nanotechnology Help Make Agriculture More Sustainable?
December 10, 2020 Scientists are evaluating the potential of new technologies that can minimize agriculture’s adverse environmental impacts, while still meeting the nutritional demands of a growing population.
Mothers and infants pay the price for rising temperatures
December 4, 2020 New research suggests that rising temperatures cause more premature births, especially among Black mothers. To address the impacts of rising heat, policy makers must address the inequalities that put certain groups at higher risk of heat exposure.
Centering a population overlooked in agriculture: The young Black farmer
November 25, 2020 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.
The case for conserving tropical dry forests
November 18, 2020 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.