More than half of residents say the U.S. government and businesses have a lot of responsibility when it comes to limiting greenhouse gas emissions NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Apr. 22, 2026) – A majority of New Jerseyans are concerned at some level about the effects of changing climate conditions and place responsibility for limiting greenhouse gas emissions on various levels of …
Two RCEI affiliates, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) Department Chair Oscar Schofield and Professor Kay Bidle, were honored for their work elevating research impact at the 2026 Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS)’s Summit, “Impact by Design”, which took place March 30 – April 1. Schofield was awarded the Enduring Achievement Award, which honors those with a …
An article from MSN explains how large volcanic eruptions can temporarily cool the entire planet, highlighting a counterintuitive but well-documented climate process. While volcanoes are typically associated with heat and destruction, the article emphasizes that their most powerful global impact comes from gases—especially sulfur dioxide—released high into the stratosphere. There, these gases form sulfate aerosols that reflect sunlight back into …
Rutgers researchers and collaborators find living reef structure reduced wave power by more than 90% in early tests Scientists report that a living reef coastal defense system can reduce wave power significantly, suggesting the approach could offer a new way to protect shorelines from storms and rising seas. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences by an international …
On April 3, Laura Lawson, Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), spoke with the students gathered in the classroom at the Institute for Food, Nurtition and Health for their final class of the RU Engaged: A Community Engaged Byrne Seminars with Alternative Spring Break. The students in this interactive seminar shared their experiences with community gardening …
The Rutgers Center for Turfgrass Science hosted its 35th Annual Turfgrass Symposium on March 19, bringing together faculty, staff, students, researchers and industry leaders for a day of collaboration, innovation and knowledge exchange. Held at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, the symposium highlighted the breadth of turfgrass research underway across the university while reinforcing Rutgers’ leadership in advancing sustainable turf systems. RCEI …
RCEI intern Edith Zhao, a student in the Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Program, has received the Alpha Zeta Student of the Year Award for her graduating class, Class of 2028! With this award, she is being recognized as a student leader who has contributed greatly to the SEBS, Rutgers, and greater New Brunswick community. Check out the news feature at the Environmental Science …
Written by RCEI affiliate Pamela McElwee, a professor in the Department of Human Ecology, this article, published in Science, is a call to action for US scientists, organizations, and citizens to not let the gaping hole in climate science left by the Trump administration go unnoticed or untreated. Due to the administration pulling the United States out of 60 global …
Penguins waddling across Antarctic ice might seem far removed from a classroom in New Jersey, but a new study shows that these charismatic birds can be a powerful hook for teaching young people about climate change — and inspiring them to see themselves as future scientists. The study was led by researchers at Rutgers University, including Janice McDonnell, RCEI Affiliate, Associate Dean …
As the inaugural Rutgers-New Brunswick Laureate, Sue Huang is collaborating with designers and a software engineer for her “Bodies of Flora” project RCEI affiliate Sue Huang is using speculative and critical design to bring long-dead plant species in New Jersey back to life in the collective human consciousness. Her latest work is a collaborative effort founded in both science and …
