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In this time of profound environmental transformation, humanities perspectives are urgently needed to help interpret and give meaning to the rapidly changing world around us. Humanities scholars have an opportunity to reshape how we think about environmental problems and “the environment” itself.  

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August 18, 2026
Dr. Amity Doolittle is a Senior Lecturer II and Research Scientist at Yale School of the Environment. Her research focuses on property rights and how...
July 15, 2026
Save the date for our Fall 2026 Welcome Back Panel and Reception on Wednesday, September 9th (note the updated date), at 4pm in HQ 134! The event...
June 10, 2026
“What did the New Haven Harbor shoreline look like before the industrial revolution?    Where were the mills located that propelled industry in the...