Duke Environment

@DukeEnvironment

@DukeU's Nicholas School of the Environment is committed to a multi- and interdisciplinary study of the environment.

Durham, NC nicholas.duke.edu Joined January 2009

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Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment May 20

Extreme heat is reshaping ecosystems, human health and communities. Nicholas School researchers are studying topics ranging from heat stress on coral reefs to the potential links between rising temperatures and kidney disease in agricultural communities. today.duke.edu/2026/05/extrem…

today.duke.edu Extreme Heat Is Rising. What Are Duke Researchers Learning About Its Impacts? | Duke Today

Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment May 8

What if offshore wind farms could support marine life and fisheries?

New research led by Brian Silliman outlines a roadmap for "ecotech," which draws inspiration from nature to solve environmental, economic and social challenges. nicholas.duke.edu/news/introduci…

Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment Apr 22

A state government leader. A Disney sustainability manager. A timberland investor.

This Earth Day, the latest Nicholas Narratives features seven alumni reflecting on their Duke journeys and where they are now. 🌎💙 duke.is/earthday

Collage showing a group of students on a beach holding a Duke banner, a group covered in colorful powder celebrating outdoors, and three students taking a selfie indoors during a cultural event.

Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment Mar 16

The March Research Rundown examines the geochemistry of South America's lithium trove, the impact of tree structure on seasons, how disaster damage shapes policy support, and the influence of stingrays on seagrass growth. nicholas.duke.edu/news/march-202…

nicholas.duke.edu March 2026 Research Rundown: Lithium Brine, Canopy Gaps, Fire Resilience, Stingray Disturbance Research highlights from across the Nicholas School.

Duke Environment @DukeEnvironment Mar 11

The vast, boundless waters surrounding Antarctica play an outsize role in global climate, largely thanks to plankton that soak up carbon. A new DNA survey led by researchers, including Nicolas Cassar, offers fresh insight into their role in climate change. nicholas.duke.edu/news/researche…

nicholas.duke.edu Researchers Uncover Hidden Genetic World in Antarctic Waters The discovery of vast numbers of previously unknown microbial genes in Antarctic waters could improve understanding of how the ocean shapes Earth’s climate.