Tufts CAES Environmental Review Advancing Environmental Science Through Rigorous Research

Tufts CAES Environmental Review

Advancing Environmental Science Through Rigorous Research

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Blind Spots in Campus Carbon Accounting: How Universities Are Miscounting Their Environmental Impact
Research & Policy

Blind Spots in Campus Carbon Accounting: How Universities Are Miscounting Their Environmental Impact

Most universities publicly celebrate their sustainability milestones, but a growing body of evidence suggests that institutional carbon accounting frameworks routinely undercount actual emissions by ignoring the full scope of indirect impacts. From supply chains to faculty air travel, the methodological gaps are substantial—and addressing them demands a more scientifically rigorous approach than current reporting standards require.
Do As We Say, Not As We Do: The Environmental Cost of Environmental Science Research
Opinion & Commentary

Do As We Say, Not As We Do: The Environmental Cost of Environmental Science Research

The laboratories where climate solutions are discovered are themselves significant contributors to the emissions and waste streams those solutions are meant to address. This is not a paradox that environmental science can afford to ignore indefinitely—and the cultural barriers preventing change within academic research institutions are as worthy of study as any external environmental problem.
Rebuilding Pollinator Corridors: Five Research-Backed Strategies for Urban and Suburban Landscapes
Ecology & Conservation

Rebuilding Pollinator Corridors: Five Research-Backed Strategies for Urban and Suburban Landscapes

Pollinator populations across North America have declined precipitously over the past four decades, with cascading consequences for agricultural productivity and native plant communities. Fortunately, peer-reviewed ecological research now offers a clear roadmap for restoration—one that homeowners, landscape managers, and municipal planners can begin implementing without delay.