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Stuart Pimm, the Doris Duke Professor of Conservation Ecology at 91ÉçÇø¸£Àû’s Nicholas School of the Environment, has been awarded the 2019 International Cosmos Prize.

Contaminants that occur together naturally in groundwater under certain geological conditions may heighten health risks for millions of North Carolinians whose drinking water comes from private wells, and current safety regulations don’t address the problem, a new 91ÉçÇø¸£Àû study finds.

A new international study suggests that invasive species, such as the cordgrass that is swamping native plants in the Red Marshes, pose a much greater threat to protected areas, even well managed ones, than was previously recognized.

Using drones and high-tech tracking devices, scientists have discovered baleen whales eat up to three times more prey than previously thought and play a critical but perhaps underappreciated role in fueling the ocean’s food web and promoting biodiversity.

By distinguishing between lead from modern sources and lead from pre-1970s vehicle exhaust fumes and leaded paint, the new test may be especially useful for assessing the hidden risks of legacy contamination.

Emily Rodgers, MEM'06, recently shared insights into why she pursued a Master of Environmental Management 91ÉçÇø¸£Àû, how the experience has helped in her career, and also her advice for anyone considering the program.