| | | Local Legislation Fights Climate Crisis This winter, St. Louis City passed an ordinance that requires all new commercial and residential construction in St. Louis to be "solar-ready"; and the County Council voted to pass an updated building code that is 15% more energy efficient than what is currently in place. Kudos! More >> |
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| | | LED Light Bulbs Swap Now Available LED bulbs use about 84% less energy than conventional incendescent bulbs. To make it easy for everyone to reduce electricity use from lighting, we are offering LED bulbs to anyone who would like to swap their CFL or incandescent bulbs, free of charge. More >> |
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| | | Tips for a Plastic-Free Bathroom Did you know that all plastic ever manufactured since it was invented in 1907 is still on our planet? Plastic is everywhere and it's hard to avoid... but not impossible. We compiled tips and resources to help you kick off the new decade by going plastic-free in your bathroom! More>> |
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| | | Global Warming Across the Aisle A survey shows that "a majority of a sampling of Republicans and Democrats who intend to vote in Presidential primary believe there is evidence that the Earth is warming, recognize that humans caused much of the problem, and support a range of policies to address it." More >> |
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| | | | | | Screening of "The True Cost" Date: February 5, 7:30 - 9:30p Location: Givens Hall, Kemp Auditorium Free screening hosted by WUpcycle showcasing documentary that pulls back the curtain on the untold story of fast fashion. More >> |
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| | Environmental Studies Across A&S Date: February 7, 2 - 3p
Location: Women’s Building Formal Lounge How do sciences and humanities work together to further environmental studies in the university? A discussion with Dean Barbara Schaal. More >> |
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| | | Community Agriculture Conference Date: February 23, 12 - 5p Location: International Institute of St. Louis An annual gathering for those from the gardening and urban agriculture communities, featuring a keynote and breakout sessions. More >> |
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| | | Green Labs Info Sessions Medical School: Feb 7, 11:45a - 12:45p, FLTC Danforth Campus: Feb 12, 3-4p, McMillen 311 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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| | | The Power of Material Specification Date: February 11, 5:30 - 7:30p Location: Alberici Headquarters, St. Louis Learn how building products can reduce their footprint and even become carbon sinks that help remove GHG from the atmosphere. More >> |
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| | Hacking Climate Change with Science Date: February 22, 11a - 12:30p
Location: McMillan Hall, room G052 As part of the Master of Liberal Arts lecture series Professor of Chemistry Sophia Hayes will discuss tackling climate change. More >> |
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