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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
 
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.

Humna Sharif
September 15, 2020
 
“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.

Elizabeth Bourguet
September 8, 2020
 
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.

Courtney Anderson
September 1, 2020
 
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. 

Margot Cumming
August 25, 2020

Articles

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

Decent living for all: Can we meet basic needs and save the planet?

What are the requirements of “decent living”, and how much energy do we need to meet them? New research shows that decent living standards can be achieved in a warming world. Going beyond the minimum standards, however, may require a change of lifestyles.

Thursday, July 16, 2020
Aymane Eddahmani

How can we sustainably meet food and water needs in the climate crisis?

A new study sheds light on the relationship between food, water, and trade flows. It highlights the necessity of system-wide changes and adaptations to address climate change impacts.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Jeamme Chia

Breaking the bank: Climate change and the next financial crisis

Climate change will fundamentally reshape our economy, leaving almost no industry untouched. New research suggests that climate change may impact the stability of the banking sector, potentially leading to financial crises and increased public debt.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Kate Donatelli

Boosting mental health with nature: There’s an app for that

Research shows a positive link between nature and mental health. A new study expands on this concept by using smartphones to prompt participants to record their interactions with nature and reveals implications for optimizing city planning for urban greenspace.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Abigail Chan

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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