Climate & Sustainability

A Master’s in Conservation Medicine alum says fire has long been a tool to reduce vegetation, deter larger blazes, and keep ecosystems healthy

Team led by Tufts professor discovers process to create “platform chemical” that is used widely for plastics, textiles, and much more

A new documentary tells the story of one woman’s push for accountability for coal mining's environmental and health dangers

With the debut of Climate Action, a tireless advocate for reducing carbon emissions offers students ‘an alternative to a feeling of immobility’

Destructive post-fire events amplify the need to develop comprehensive preventive and predictive measures, says Tufts engineer

More planning for fire prevention can help—plus recognizing the risks of living in locations prone to natural disasters, says a professor of urban planning

Allison Archambault promotes clean-energy innovations that build climate resilience

Many local governments aren’t ready for disasters that are increasingly likely to occur, Tufts research reveals

Duncan Pickard argues that countries must do more to mitigate climate change and its catastrophic impact on oceans

Consortium for Climate Solutions expands renewable energy generation and reduces Tufts’ carbon emissions