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Our degrees offer a dual focus on practicality and specificity, which will empower you with the skills necessary to effect change, spur innovation and inspire others. 

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Research and Impact

Duke Environment prides itself on its world-renowned faculty, whose expertise spans 45 environmental sectors, ranging from air quality to climate change and population growth. Explore our research>

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April 18, 2025 | Environmental Health

‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. Most of Their Health Effects Are Unknown.

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March 11, 2025 | Climate Change, Food Systems

In the Heart of Vanilla Country, Farmers on the Climate Frontlines Struggle to Adapt

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March 3, 2025

NSOE Lab of the Month: Read Lab

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March 5, 2025 | Climate Change, Forests

The Duke Forest: A Regional Hub for Climate Science and Discovery

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April 18, 2025 | Food Systems

The Hidden Health Penalty of Seafood Tariffs

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April 9, 2025

Emerging Leaders in Water Innovation Complete WILD Program

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April 9, 2025 | Environmental Health

Duke Researcher Strives to Keep ‘Forever Chemicals’ Out of North Carolina Water Supply

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March 31, 2025

Jason Donaldson Brings Expertise in Savanna Ecosystems, Wildfire Management to Duke’s Nicholas School

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March 31, 2025

Liyin He Joins Duke’s Nicholas School to Harness Satellite Data To Understand Climate Change

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March 31, 2025

Kimberly Marion Suiseeya Advances Environmental Justice Research at Duke’s Nicholas School

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April 11, 2025

Bass Society of Fellows Honors Two Nicholas School Professors for Teaching, Research Excellence

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March 18, 2025

Bennear Named Dean of Nicholas School of the Environment

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