Climate, Sustainability, Environmental

Profs. Doug Fix [history] and Alan Shusterman [chemistry] plant trees on the occasion of their retirement

Rachel Willis will focus on community and equity-minded sustainability practices.

Reed College biologists focus on phytoplankton for clues to ecological resilience and adaptation.

Science writer Michelle Nijhuis ’96 explores the fascinating history of the conservation movement.

September 6, 2021

History 310 with Prof. Josh Howe explores the turbulent controversies surrounding the resource that defines half a continent.

June 23, 2021

Environmental studies major wins Class of ’21 award for innovative way to measure pollutants in wildfire smoke.

May 3, 2021

Bio students make exciting discoveries in the Reed canyon—and raise questions for its future.

April 29, 2021

Portland bridge is named for visionary planner Bob Stacey ’72.

April 13, 2021

Our planet’s in trouble. Here are some ideas on confronting the climate crisis, brought to you by Reed and Reedies.

April 13, 2021

Urban heat islands are often a legacy of racism. Cate Mingoya ’08 has ideas on how to fix that.

April 12, 2021

Reed grads have written an astonishing number of books about climate change and sustainability. Here’s a tiny sample.

April 9, 2021

The environmental studies program currently offers more than two dozen courses. Here’s a small sample.

April 6, 2021

Reed’s unique ES program celebrates its 10-year anniversary.

April 1, 2021

Ben Rankin ’87 has a new use for an agricultural waste product.