| | | Resource Digest: The EJ Atlas The Global Environmental Justice Atlas consists of an interactive map that catalogs more than 3,000 crowdsourced cases of social conflicts on environmental issues around the world. Learn more about a resource that operates as a network for teaching and advocacy. More >> |
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| | | Student-Led Efforts Recognized WashU recently won the regional Commitment to Sustainability Award from the Midwest Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls. The award recognizes student-directed, yearlong and campus-wide sustainability initiatives, such as Green Cup and Fossil Free WashU. More >> |
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| | | Climate Stories of 2019 The New York Times has compiled the biggest climate stories of this past year, ICYMI. It goes from retreating glaciers to rising seas, includes the Great Flood and environmental regulation roll-backs, as well as methane leaks captured via new imagery methods (pictured above). More >> |
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| | | South40 Residents Compost Daily The Residential Compost Program completed its first semester last year. 400+ residents across 110 rooms and suites are now able to collect compost in their living spaces. Participants collected 5850 gallons of compost (9519 lbs.). Sign up today to participate in Spring 20! More>> |
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| | | Four Ways to Curb Light Pollution WashU scientists document some specific ways that artificial lights impact thousands of species of insects, which are experiencing global declines in the past decades. They recommend easily implementable solutions such as adjusting colors, fixture orientation, motion sensors, etc. More>> |
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| | | Student & Alums Sustainability Panel In October, the WashU Engage Chicago Network hosted a sustainability panel discussion featuring student Kunsang Lama (center). Originally from Nepal, Kunsang talked about her background and commitment to environmental work along-side alumni Chris Wheat and Phil Valko. More>> |
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| | | | | | Green Labs Info Session Medical School: Feb 7, 11:45a - 12:45p Danforth Campus: TBD Come learn more about the Green Labs Program and discover ways that your lab can sign on for energy savings and waste prevention! More >> |
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| | | My Green Lab Sustainability Summit Date: March 24, full day workshop Location: MillporeSigma (St. Louis) Network with professionals passionate about lab sustainability, from across St. Louis and beyond. Early bird registration ends January 15. More >> |
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| | | Holiday Lights Recycling Drive Date: Until January 31. Location: Danforth & WUSM multiple locations You can recycle your unworkable holiday lights! Remove light strands from bags and boxes and place them loose directly into the bins. More >> |
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| | | Living Earth Collaborative Series Date: Thursdays, Jan 16 - Apr 23, 4p Location: Rebstock 322 (Reception follows) The Living Earth Collaborative hosts a seminar series on evolution, ecology and population biology this spring. All are welcome. More >> |
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