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Planet Forward
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
The mission of the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability is to motivate, facilitate and coordinate innovation and change through partnerships with faculty, students and staff across administrative units to create a culture of sustainabi
Western Michigan University
Friday, March 14, 2014
CLA 2014 VOTING OVERALL WINNER: Western Michigan University looks to create transformative, system-level change on campus.
Tags: American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, sustainability, Social Learning, Campus Sustainability, Action Research, climate leadership awards 2014, Western Michigan University
SUNY ESF
Thursday, December 01, 2016
Dr. William Powell of the SUNY College of Environment Science and Forestry is using genetic modification to restore what was once one of America's most valued natural resources.
Tags: trees, American Chestnut, genetic engineering, climate change, storyfest2017
Thursday, March 04, 2010
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The tri-level home offers two bedrooms and 2.5 baths as well as an additional bed and bath in the accessory dwelling unit. EngiNUity even included a deck. (Photo courtesy EngiNUity - Northwestern Solar Decathlon team)
Northwestern University
Monday, August 02, 2021
A team of Northwestern University engineering students won the 2021 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge by designing an energy-efficient home. Their approach makes us ask: Could small homes be a viable investment in a sustainable future? Medill's...
Tags: sustainability, tiny houses, tiny homes, Northwestern, illinois, Solar Decathlon
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Do you drive to work? Ride a bike? Take the train? Walk? From the American Society of Landscape Architects sustainable landscapes series, learn how communities can balance different transportation options to create healthier, more vibrant area to...
Tags: transportation, Infrastructure, architecture, cars, Urban, fitness, trails, design, American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Here's a simple idea to create more parks: retrofit a parking lot. Check out this latest animation from the American Society of Landscape Architects sustainable landscapes series that shows how small parks can revitalize cities.
Tags: transportation, new york, Infrastructure, Los Angeles, Urban, design, American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA, cities, railroads
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
You often hear them before you see them. The American Pika is related to rabbits and hares. But they have round ears and no visible tail.
Tags: Activism, climate change, Colorado, endangered species, pika, university of colorado, boulder, extinction, evidence
University of Minnesota, Morris
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
CLA 2014 BACCALAUREATE COLLEGE WINNER: The University of Minnesota - Morris is making green choices, and has been for over 100 years.
Tags: University of Minnesota Morris, American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment, climate leadership awards 2014, Campus Sustainability
Thursday, January 06, 2011
The University of Texas Solar Vehicles Team, a campus club made up of students from all academic disciplines, designs high performance racing cars powered by the sun.