Tag: sustainability
Leading on climate-related solutions
President Taylor Randall re-signs the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitment.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Ginger Cannon
“There is a direct relationship between the surrounding built environment and our individual health and well-being.”
Read MoreBreathing in the benefits of energy incentives
The university is the “Wattsmart Business Partner of the Year.”
Read MoreHuman behavior sabotages CO2-reducing strategies
A study found that the “rebound effect” negates some of the benefits of U.S. states’ policies aimed at improving efficiency and renewable energy sources in the residential sector.
Read MoreTrustees review academic senate recommendations
Statement acknowledges important work of ad hoc committee.
Read MoreWhat is the U doing to address climate change?
Categories: Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Facilities, Faculty/Staff, Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
An update on the main initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the U.
Read MoreAddressing the climate crisis through art
Categories: Arts & Humanities, Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Feature (Utah.edu), Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
Join Artivism for Earth on April 22. A virtual series of interdisciplinary collaborations from the University of Utah to find compassionate and creative solutions to the climate crisis.
Read MoreIntersections of sustainability and wellness
Categories: ASUU, Belonging, Campus Life, Community, Events, Faculty/Staff, Health & Medicine, Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
This year’s U Earth Week events address the need to focus on both individual wellness and climate action.
Read MoreThe path forward for fossil fuel divestment
Categories: Academic Senate, Faculty/Staff, Policies & Regulations, Research, Science & Technology, Students, Sustainability
The Academic Senate Ad Hoc Committee outlines a strategy of divestment and reinvestment.
Read MoreFORGE drills first well
Wells will be used to create a geothermal reservoir where none existed naturally.
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