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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.

Kate Donatelli
June 30, 2020
 
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.

Abigail Chan
June 24, 2020
 
Priced out of green cities

As cities across the world consider the dual environmental and economic benefits of greening interventions, a new study asks a critical question: who can afford to live in a “green” city?

Emily Persico
June 16, 2020
 
How much carbon from deforestation did you have for lunch?

There is a big chance that the hamburger you ate for lunch – and even the soy-based alternative – is linked to deforestation in the tropics. A recent study tracked carbon emissions in exported food to provide valuable insights on the link between tropical deforestation and the climate impacts of the food we eat.  

Beatriz Granziera
June 9, 2020

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Navigating the warp and weft of time: Natural indigo dyeing in Yunnan

As sustainable dyeing processes gain traction globally, researchers document the traditional process of indigo pigment extraction and dyeing practiced by a community in Yunnan, China. Traditional dyeing practices can inform sustainable fashion.

Sunday, May 31, 2020
Joyita Ghose

An underwater city: Using aquatic plant structures as indicators of invertebrate health

Species diversity of underwater plants is frequently used as a proxy for water quality. But what can the structural layout of underwater plants tell us about the aquatic system? Scientists investigate the connection between complex underwater plant growth and thriving aquatic organism communities, which has implications for biologists, waterfront landowners, and decision makers.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Margot Cumming

Wildlife in the Red: What does being on the Red List really mean?

We often hear about “endangered species” but few people are aware of how a species ends up on an endangered list and even fewer understand the impacts of this designation. A group of scientists finally asked the question of how an endangered listing, particularly on the IUCN Red List, changes the prospects for species at risk – with some encouraging results.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Courtney Anderson

Healthy water, healthy minds: the connection between water and school children’s health in Indonesia

Access to clean water remains a struggle for a large portion of the global population. Illnesses from contaminated water have been shown to harm people’s livelihoods. New research shows that in districts with poorer quality water sources, higher rates of diarrhea are associated with lower rates of school enrollment.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Dewi Tan

Preventing greenhouse gas pollution means protecting grasslands in the western Great Plains

The western Great Plains offer massive potential for climate change solutions. Can we move past the popular debates about cattle and carbon to focus on strategies that really count?

Thursday, May 7, 2020
Katie Pofahl

What you don’t see: Shining a light on the dark side of plastic recycling

Plastic consumption in high-income countries is on the rise despite increasing awareness of the plastic pollution problem. Recent research has revealed that consumers are driven to use more plastic because they don’t see the waste in their local environment. Instead, it is exported to low-income countries, conveniently taken out of sight and out of mind of the people most responsible.

Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Urvi Talaty

Burning up: Strategies to control wildfires in a changing climate

Large-scale, uncontrollable wildfires are expected to break out more frequently and burn with a greater intensity due to climate change. Preventing and responding to these extreme events is an unavoidable challenge that will require using natural solutions, technology, and policy.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Britta Dosch

Coastal carbon offset projects: From global to local impact

As the urgency to develop climate change solutions continues to grow, coastal carbon offset projects present a promising new pathway for climate action. An Indian mangrove restoration project achieved both significant carbon storage and social benefits, demonstrating the potential synergy between environmental protection and economic prosperity.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Nour Mardini

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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