ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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.

Yale scientists respond to dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency

Yale scientists respond to plans to dismantle the EPA.

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.

Climate panelists seek to foster care and communication about the environment

The panelists spoke about the relevance of climate change in a talk as part of the Environmental Film Festival.

Yale forum celebrates ten years of Center on Climate Change and Health

In a forum hosted by YCCCH and Yale Planetary Solutions, faculty across disciplines gathered to discuss achievements and future initiatives.

Palette to Purpose: Yale undergrads use art, music and touch to chronicle the burning world

A collaboration between a climate activist and an advocate for the visually impaired led to the creation of Palette to Purpose, an art exhibit to fundraise for disaster relief and cataract surgery.

ANALYSIS: A warmer world may be a more violent world

The News talked to Yale experts about the correlation between climate change-related environmental stressors and domestic violence.

How New Haven grapples with climate change

Flooding and extreme heat pose risks for New Haven as the environment warms.

Climate change and mismanagement are altering California’s livelihood

During the LA wildfires, hydrants ran dry, and contamination made tap water undrinkable.

“Fighting fire with fire”: Yale experts on prescribed burns and LA blazes

As wildfires become metropolitan phenomena, controlled, artificial burning may reduce the risks.

Warm winters are changing Connecticut –– and how scientists think about winter

The News spoke to experts about the 2025 winter forecast and its ecological impacts.