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U. of I. researchers are helping launch a new international effort to reduce agricultural emissions and improve how nitrogen is managed in farming systems, without sacrificing crop productivity.

Five students will work with a faculty mentor to analyze a campus sustainability challenge and recommend solutions, gaining valuable environmental research experience.

iSEE collaborated with student researchers and Housing to discourage single-use plastic bottles by validating drinking water safety and adding more reusable-bottle refill stations.

The AAAS recognition, one of the highest honors awarded to U.S. scientists, recognizes Khanna’s distinguished contributions to environmental economics.

An analyses showed agrivoltaics can increase or reduce yields and profits, depending on the crop and location, with humidity a key factor.

iSEE is accepting proposals to support interdisciplinary research on ambitious topics related to sustainability, energy, and environment.

Innovative work by Illinois researchers at the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center strengthens monitoring of global agricultural yields.

McArt, Associate Professor of Pollinator Health at Cornell University, explains the consequences of pesticide use and his work with beekeepers and farmers to protect pollinator health.

A University of Illinois team that designed a low-cost sensor to detect water contamination took the top prize at the fifth annual Reimagine Our Future sustainability competition.

The 25 students selected for Spring 2026 Environmental Leadership Program have actively promoted sustainability on campus through their academic and volunteer work.

A $3 million project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy (ARPA-E) is reimagining how wastewater can be transformed into a source of essential nutrients for agriculture and industry.

The analysis outlines where these crops perform best and what factors shape their potential for sustainable aviation fuel.