Yale School of the Environment

09/23/2026

"There’s so much value in convening the climate communities — plural— researchers, practitioners, decision makers, the public, to take stock of the state of the science, strategize pathways for impact and learn from each other. Climate week’s key value is in convening and building momentum for climate action," - Karen Seto, Professor of Geography & Urbanization Science; Director of the Hixon Center for Urban Sustainability

09/23/2026

"I lived in New York for almost 12 years after college, and even on an ordinary day the city has a kind of infectious energy I haven't found elsewhere. During NYC Climate Week, that energy multiplies. It's thousands of people across ages, industries, and backgrounds, and they show up in the same place because they're trying to solve the same problem from different angles. Being in that environment reminds me why I do this work in the first place.

I run Finch Insights from home with a small team, so most of my days don't include the kind of spontaneous, in-person idea exchange that used to be a normal part of my week at YSE. Climate Week is one of the few times a year I get that back: hallway conversations, panels that push my thinking, people I've never met who end up shaping how I approach a problem. That kind of input is hard to manufacture on my own, and it's a big part of why it was so important for me to come." - Lizzie Horvitz '16 MEM, Founder, Finch

09/22/2026

"NYC Climate Week is an incredible opportunity for YSE faculty, students, and staff to inform and engage with decision makers from around the world and every sector of society developing and implementing climate solutions." - Anthony Leiserowitz, Professor of Climate Communication; Director of the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

09/21/2026

We're heading to NYC for Climate Week. One of the largest annual climate events, brings together business leaders, political change makers, local decision makers, and people from all over the world who recognize the urgency of the climate crisis. students, faculty, staff, and alumni will be participating in several of the 400+ events and activities taking place across the city. Planning to attend? Tag in your posts. https://yse.to/o0

09/18/2026

Hassan Alzain ’26 MEM is turning research into impact at Saudi Aramco’s Green Energy and Environmental Policy Department. He led project management for Aramco’s inaugural E&H Roadshow. The global initiative aligns environmental and health practices across affiliates on issues such as climate change and biodiversity.

“Real progress in climate action is not defined by ambition alone, but by the ability to turn complex science into decisions that reshape systems and deliver measurable impact at scale,” Alzain says.

His work has earned him the UK’s Chartered Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, which recognizes exceptional leadership in environmental protection.

09/17/2026

Got a new bear neighbor? On Science Friday Professor Nyeema Harris talks best practices for coexistence with black bears.

As black bears return to their historic ranges across the U.S., human encounters are increasing. How can bears and people live in harmony?

09/17/2026

A Yale School of the Environment research collaboration is testing how food crops can thrive alongside trees in the nation’s most forested region. By blending Indigenous knowledge with modern science, the project aims to build a more resilient future for farmers and forests alike. Read more in Canopy. https://yse.to/o4

09/16/2026

Ahead of this month’s Climate Week NYC summit participants from the Yale School of the Environment outline ways to meet climate goals rooted in natural capital, clean-energy systems, carbon removal, and urban resilience.

What does it take to make climate action work at the scale — and on the timeline — the moment demands? YSE faculty and alumni explore solutions rooted in natural capital, clean-energy systems, carbon removal, and urban resilience.

09/16/2026

Data centers can raise nearby air temps by up to 4°F and land surface temps by 16°F — effects felt up to half a kilometer away. YSE's Karen Seto explains the urban heat science behind AI's data center boom, plus experts on the economics, opposition & environmental fixes.

As AI fuels data center expansion, communities are pushing back. What’s driving the opposition, and what are the real environmental and economic trade-offs? YSE experts weigh in.

09/15/2026

Environmental solutions require all of us.