Wake Forest’s law school is among the top 10 in the nation for greenest law schools, a fact reflected in its student body. “We have a growing group of students who are interested in environmental law at Wake Forest,” says Scott Schang. In addition […]
As trees age and grow, it seems logical to assume their ability to produce seeds, nuts or fruits will continue to grow, too, but a new study of nearly 600 species worldwide published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences nips that […]
Earlier this week, the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released an updated report detailing the current state of Earth’s climate, the science behind climate change, and the outlook for our collective future on a rapidly warming planet. The report, the first […]
Retired physics professor Richard Williams passed away on July 5, 2021. Richard was one of the original founders of CEES; the following is a letter CEES Director Miles Silman sent in remembrance of his contributions to us and the university as a whole: Dear […]
The Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability has awarded five mini grants to recipients dedicated to providing new research and scholarly activities at Wake Forest University. The CEES Research Committee, chaired by Robert Erhardt, assistant professor of statistics, selected grant recipients based on the proposed […]
by Justin Catanoso Through the program, which is headed by Morocco’s Highway Authority, more than three million trees have been planted with another 800,000 in the works by 2017. The country’s Department of Agriculture is partnering in the project, which conservationists say paints a stark […]
by Justin Catanoso To reduce their carbon footprints, some international energy companies are promoting bioenergy carbon capture and storage (BECCS). However, critics say BECCS techniques are land-intensive and that carbon capture is costly and largely unproven. They urge more attention be paid to phasing out […]
One of the most respected keyboardists in the world of rock’n’roll visited Wake Forest to speak about environmental stewardship and conservation When you think of living a double life, the action-packed escapades of professional spies, secret agents and undercover cops come to mind. For
by Fred Bahnson On the last Sunday in September 2015, the Reverend Stephen Blackmer stopped beside the stand of beech stumps where he had once performed the chain-saw Eucharist. He was leading a dozen or so members of the Church […]
by Justin Catanoso President elect Donald Trump vowed on the campaign trail to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement, a move that — if carried out — COP22 delegates and NGOs say would be a disaster for the world, as well as the […]