University of Minnesota researchers and educators are leading projects that address some of Minnesota's most pressing environmental challenges — from protecting drinking water and strengthening climate resilience to conserving wildlife habitat and advancing sustainable food systems.
In a first-of-its-kind analysis done for 146 countries around the world, an interdisciplinary research team led by researchers at the University of Minnesota found large potential gains in biodiversity, climate and economic development from improved land use and land management.
A model tested on a quarter-century of data from the world's longest-running biodiversity experiment helped scientists predict in advance how ecosystems will withstand extreme weather.
Research shows that carnivores play an important role in ecosystem function by providing a largely overlooked mechanism for long-distance dispersal of beneficial mycorrhizal fungi.
Researchers at the College of Biological Sciences are investigating the potential for abandoned farmland to revitalize the environment and mitigate climate change.
