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Screen shot from a video about a climate mural painted on the New Haven Armory
November 15, 2024
A new climate mural made with cooling paint was unveiled on the New Haven Armory, the result of a cooperative effort between three of Yale’s professional schools, Yale...
A gloved hand holding a vial of microplastics
October 22, 2024
A research team from the Yale School of the Environment created a first-of-its-kind life cycle assessment methodology to measure the environmental impact of biodegradable...
Former Secretary of State John Kerry speaking at Climate Week in NYC
October 3, 2024
The four-day event in New York City underscored the university’s commitment to contributing to global leadership efforts to address the climate crisis.
Group of Yale officials flinging shovels of dirt at a groundbreaking
October 2, 2024
The Upper Science Hill Building Complex will transform Yale’s quantum and engineering programs with new research labs, convening space — and a geothermal plant.
Overhead photo of a greasy pizza box and pizza slice
September 24, 2024
A new video series looks at common mistakes in campus recycling and how the Yale community can recycle right.
Illustration of common recycling items made of plastic, paper and metal
September 3, 2024
Yale is introducing new recycling signs university-wide with the goal of improving waste collection and advancing campus sustainability.
Photo of electric-powered Ford E-Transit Cargo Van purchased by Yale Printing & Publishing Services
May 28, 2024
Over the next five years, the van will save 8.6 metric tons of CO2e—the equivalent of what 143 tree seedlings can sequester by growing for 10 years.