Cities across China are transforming to become more environmentally sustainable, but this “green transition” is happening very unevenly—and new research reveals that the biggest gaps aren’t between provinces, but between cities within the same province. A study published in the journal Habitat International examined nearly 300 Chinese cities from 2004 to 2021 to understand why […]

As the world races to reduce fossil fuel use and combat climate change, solar energy has become the fastest-growing renewable energy source globally. But not all solar panels are set up the same way. Some are fixed in place, tilted toward the sun. Others track the sun’s movement throughout the day. And a newer type, […]

As wind turbines grow taller to capture stronger and steadier winds over the ocean, predicting how much electricity they’ll generate becomes more complex. A new study published in the journal Technometrics, one of the leading peer-reviewed journals in statistics and data science, introduces a powerful forecasting method designed specifically for these next-generation, ultra-scale turbines. The […]

When countries make plans to fight climate change, they often focus heavily on energy efficiency—making buildings, appliances, and vehicles use less energy. But a new study suggests this approach might be missing the bigger picture. Affiliates of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute, Clinton Andrews, Distinguished Professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public […]

What if the key to solving our planet’s biggest challenges lies with young people? A new study shows that empowering youth to develop innovative solutions could accelerate progress toward global sustainability goals—but only if we give them the right support and opportunities. Wendy Purcell, professor at Rutgers School of Public Health and affiliate of the Rutgers […]