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“For decades, scholars at Rutgers have generated and disseminated knowledge about the climate crisis and the energy transition away from fossil fuels. Now, it’s the Administration’s turn to put that … Read More

“My earliest childhood memories are about wide open spaces and nature. I grew up in Kenya and recall visiting game reserves and hiking in areas that had an overabundance of … Read More

We need more solar power!! …. and more battery storage…. and more geothermal…. Lots of stories to tell in this zone…. Dunbar Birnie Professor, Materials Science and Engineering

“Humankind is at a fork in its history. Figuring out how we are going to live sustainability on our planet is the defining challenge of the century. I believe our … Read More

“As a student of anthropology, I have learned to see the environment as social constructs, a product of our human imaginations and creations. What that means is that our imaginations … Read More

“I treasure time spent outdoors! Whether that’s kayaking, hiking, or watching my favorite band play at an outdoor venue. I work a 9 to 5 desk job, so it’s incredibly … Read More

“When I started at Rutgers, I got involved in research on campus, and sought out opportunities to do work related to environmental conservation, from studying the impacts of wildfires on … Read More

“I’ve been working my entire career to make land use and transportation more sustainable. We need walkable communities and campuses.” Jack Molenaar Director of Transportation Services

“Some of my earliest memories revolve around days and nights spent hiking through the woods, fishing in lakes, and gathering around campfires. I grew up experiencing the outdoors firsthand, and … Read More

“As a mother, veterinarian, avid traveler and lover of nature, changes in climate are important to me as they affect all aforementioned loves of mine. Without ensuring reduction of waste, … Read More