Books / Publications

‘Let the Rodent Do the Work’: Reflections of a Beaver Believer

Author Ben Goldfarb ’13 M.E.M. says the near eradication of the once ubiquitous North American beaver had a profound impact on the continent’s landscapes and ecosystems. Now, he says, restoration of beaver populations can help humankind fight drought, improve water quality — even address climate change.

The Battle for Yellowstone: Morality and Environmental Conflict

In a new book, “The Battle for Yellowstone,” F&ES Professor Justin Farrell makes the case that decades of intractable conflict in Yellowstone National Park have deep cultural, moral, and spiritual roots.

Journal Explores Database that QuantifiesEnvironmental Impacts in a ‘Global’ World

In a special issue, Yale’s Journal of Industrial Ecology examines a new global database that offers new clarity on the complex links between international trade, consumption, and environmental impact.

Feasting Wild: Alum’s Debut Book Searches for the ‘Last Untamed Food’

In her debut book, “Feasting Wild: In Search of the Last Untamed Food,” Gina Rae La Cerva ’15 M.E.Sc. chronicles our relationship to “wild foods” by tracing the shift in America from foraging and hunting to wild foods becoming expensive luxuries.

Choosing Mighty Themes to Explore Human Ties to the Natural World

op-eds provided an opportunity to both hone his craft and defend his turf.

A Digital Roadmap for Working with Forest Landowners

A new guide published by the Tools for Engaging Landowners Effectively (TELE) program will help natural resources professionals better engage family landowners in conservation and responsible land stewardship.

Coastal Oceans Shift from Carbon Source to Carbon Sink

In a new paper, a team of researchers, including Peter A. Raymond, contends that human activities have transformed the role that coastal oceans play in the global carbon budget.

Carbon Models Underestimate Role of Animals, Paper Says

Animal populations can have a far more significant effect on carbon storage and exchange in regional ecosystems than is typically recognized by global carbon models, according to a new paper authored by researchers at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES).

In fact, in some regions the magnitude of carbon uptake or release due to the effects

Building Public and Political Will for Climate Change Action

One important means to achieve meaningful reductions in carbon emissions is government policy, yet there remains a critical lack of ‘political will’ for climate action. One important influence on government leaders is engaged citizens who demand action, says YSE’s Anthony Leiserowitz.