An article from Inside Climate News examines New Jersey’s newly updated Energy Master Plan—an ambitious blueprint aiming for 100 percent clean electricity by 2035 and major emissions cuts by midcentury—and why achieving those goals is becoming more difficult. The plan arrives amid rapidly growing electricity demand from data centers, a regional power market in flux, and major federal rollbacks of …
Amidst discontent from countries and accusations of procedural misconduct, the Brazilian presidency of this year’s annual meeting of the United Nations negotiations on climate change (known as the Conference of the Parties or COP) brought COP 30 to a close on Saturday, November 22nd. The outcomes were reflective of disappointing compromises between some …
“At the end of the day, the more connections you have with other colleagues, the bigger the difference you can make at Rutgers.” This is the ethos behind the ‘SEBS/NJAES Field Trips’ according to the SEBS Office of Finance and Administration, which is piloting this new initiative. With these quarterly trips, they hope to connect on-campus SEBS/NJAES faculty and staff …
An article from Inside Climate News examines why United Nations climate negotiations (COP meetings) repeatedly fail to produce the rapid, transformative action needed to address the climate crisis. The piece argues that the rules, culture, and structure of the UNFCCC are designed to preserve consensus and process—not progress—resulting in negotiations that favor powerful countries and maintain the status quo. A …
Khizar Anjum, a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) was among 10 researchers recognized by the Rutgers University Office for Research at its October 2025 Rutgers Innovation Awards (RIA)Ceremony. This is the second year of the university-wide awards, which honor the achievements of researchers who have developed novel …
The Retreat captures the perspectives of scientists as rising sea levels threaten a Rutgers research site Marine scientists in Tuckerton, N.J., are witnessing firsthand how rising ocean waters will one day permanently shut down their research station. The researchers share their thoughts on eventually losing this critical hub of marine and coastal research in Marine Field Station: The Retreat, a 10-minute documentary made by a …
RCEI affiliate Eric Lam, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, was the recipient of the Agriculture Innovation Award at the Rutgers Office of Research banquet on Oct 7, celebrating the 2025 awards winners with peers, industry executives and Rutgers University leadership. The Rutgers Innovation Awards, hosted by the Rutgers Office for Research for the second year in a …
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) recently welcomed students from the prestigious Governor’s STEM Scholars program for an immersive day of scientific exploration and sustainability-focused learning. The program was hosted at the Ludwig Global Village Living Learning Center and featured a full day of activities focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Governor’s STEM Scholars program is designed to engage …
Congratulations to the eight RCEI affiliates receiving a 2025 SEBS/NJAES Excellence Award! Each recipient exemplifies the spirit of excellence, collaboration, and dedication that defines the SEBS/NJAES community. See the full list of awardees here.
An article from The Banner Newspaper discusses how large corporations like Microsoft use public relations and branding strategies to shape public perceptions of their environmental impact, even as their emissions continue to rise. The piece centers on a lecture delivered by RCEI Affiliate Melissa Aronczyk, a Professor of Media Studies at Rutgers University and co-author of A Strategic Nature: Public …
