Environment
Venture Forward: Environment
To a day when the world’s most innovative thinkers harness the urgency of the climate crisis to achieve a carbon-neutral economy.
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Meeting the Challenges
Our planet faces multiple environmental crises that threaten to do incalculable damage to the natural world and human well-being. Departments across the University are working to develop actionable solutions, engaging all faculty, staff and students in creating a sustainable future.
“The last half century of research at Princeton on the environment can be thought of as one big gulp of excitement, leadership and innovation.”
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Advances for the Environment
Research and teaching at Princeton focus on the scientific, technical, policy and human dimensions of environmental issues striving to create a better tomorrow.
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A Half-Century at the Forefront
Princeton University’s research across the spectrum of environmental issues is making pivotal contributions to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance and innovation.