ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
MICHELLE SO
Yale representatives ‘power on’ at Climate Week NYC

Representatives from the School of the Environment and other Yale organizations spent last week in New York City connecting with other climate activists.

October 1, 2025

MICHELLE SO
Former National Park Service head joins environmental justice center

Chuck Sams joined the Center for Environmental Justice as its inaugural director of indigenous programs. He spoke to the News about indigenous ways of knowing, environmental stewardship and the future.

September 24, 2025

MICHELLE SO
Human activity could cause collapse of Amazon, Yale researchers suggest

In a manuscript published in Annual Reviews, Yale scientists from the School of the Environment described a series of events, rather than one set path, […]

September 22, 2025

MICHELLE SO
Spring is arriving later for New York City trees, study finds

According to a study by Yale researchers, city park trees are experiencing a delay in seasonal change, which may lead to increased seasonal allergies.

September 15, 2025

MICHELLE SO
New Connecticut laws boost climate resilience, update emissions targets

The Connecticut General Assembly passed Senate Bill 9 and House Bill 5004, which are set to shore up shoreline infrastructure and revise carbon emissions goals.

June 26, 2025

MICHELLE SO
“Such a special place”: YSE’s class of 2025 on favorites, future plans, lessons learned

In several weeks, the class of 2025 will graduate from the School of the Environment. The News spoke to several students about their future plans and what they’ve taken away from their time at YSE.

April 25, 2025

MICHELLE SO
Mangroves capture carbon, resist hurricane damage, Yale study finds

Tropical coastal forests known as mangroves are known for being the first “buffer zones” in coastal systems. New research shows they may also be resilient to hurricane damage and capture more carbon than previously thought.

April 25, 2025

MICHELLE SO
“Devastating,” “Backward,” “Irrational”: Yale researchers respond to federal NOAA cuts

The News spoke with scientists concerned about the future of their research amid federal NOAA cuts.

April 22, 2025

MICHELLE SO
The world is losing butterflies, Yale study finds

In a first-of-its-kind study, Yale researchers were able to create a global map of butterfly diversity “hot-spots.” These high-altitude environments are most at-risk from climate change and ecosystem loss.

April 14, 2025

JAKE ROBBINS
Yale scientists respond to dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency

Yale scientists respond to plans to dismantle the EPA.

April 8, 2025

MICHELLE SO
School of the Environment welcomes 125th class to campus

Around 80 admitted students representing 26 U.S. states and four countries came to campus for the School of the Environment Admitted Student Welcome Days. The students hoped to experience a day in the life of a YSE student and learn more about the school.

April 4, 2025