What We Don’t Know (Yet)
You have questions about the environmental impacts of data centers. Our experts do, too.
December 15, 2025
Unearthed: Five Things You Didn’t Know About Dirt
It’s all around you — in your yard, on your shoes — but did you know these soil secrets?
December 15, 2025
Field Notes: The Environmental Sustainability Scholars Program (ESSP)
Learn how a group of freshmen are setting the stage for sustainability, community, and connection.
December 15, 2025
Minerals, Modern Life, and the Future of Society
To safeguard our democracy, we need to dig deep — and reach for the stars.
December 15, 2025
The Transdisciplinarian
How Alberto Vargas turned interdisciplinary interests into a career-defining strength.
December 15, 2025
At the Corner of Academia and Government
Maria Daniela Castillo makes connections everywhere she goes: from cars and people to research and reality.
December 15, 2025
Every Pixel Tells a Story
Amintas Brandão Jr. works daily to protect and preserve his community — even though he’s thousands of miles away.
December 15, 2025
The Gateway Bug
Valerie Stull sought a nexus between the environment, human health, and nutrition. She found it with crickets.
December 15, 2025
Sowing Spicy Seeds
New research finds that pepper-coated acorns can outsmart seed-hungry rodents, helping support forest restoration efforts.
December 15, 2025
The Greener Commute
New research from the Nelson Institute explores how pandemic-driven work changes shape a more sustainable future.
December 15, 2025
No Soy, No Deforestation
Studies from SAGE researchers show Brazil’s moratorium plays a crucial role in preventing forest loss across the Amazon.
December 15, 2025
How to Be Sust(AI)nable
Four tips for using artificial intelligence responsibly and sustainably.
December 15, 2025
Notes From the Dean
Dear alumni and friends, Welcome to the winter edition of The Commons: The Earth Issue. If you recall the theme of our redesign debut back…
December 15, 2025
