Environment

Faculty at the forefront of the emerging area of coupled human and natural systems conduct international research that encompasses biological, physical, and social aspects of the environment. Using a holistic and interdisciplinary approach, they work to help purify the world’s waters and study the nature and magnitude of interactions between climate and land use around the world.

Climate Change

Physical and social scientists collaborate to study causes and consequences of climate change. Read more

Coupled Human and Natural Systems

MSU researchers lead in exploring the connections between people and the environment. Read more

Remediation

MSU researchers are finding innovative methods for cleaning up the environment. Read more

Land Use

MSU investigators study changes in land use, which have a major impact on environments. Read more

Air and Water

Clean air and water are basic necessities for human and animal health. Research uncovers ways to reduce pollution. Read more

Invasive Species

Researchers explore the disruptions that occur in ecosystems when non-native species invade. Read more

Sustainability

Research explores ways to sustain ecological health despite social and physical impacts that can disrupt it. Read more

Bioeconomy

Researchers pursue ways to use renewable resources instead of fossil fuels to support the economy. Read more

Alternative Energy

MSU researchers investigate ways to use plants and other renewable resources rather than fossil fuels to meet society’s needs for energy, chemicals, and raw materials. Read more

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