| | | COVID-19 and Climate in the News How do the rapid changes in the behaviors of individuals, organizations, and systems affect our environment, and what does it tell us about our ability to fight climate change? Researchers and reporters from around the world have started to explore these complex relations. More >> |
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| | | Join WashU for Earth Day Challenge In place of an on-campus Earth Week, we are inviting everyone across campuses to join our team "WashU Together" in the online Earth Day Ecochallenge so we can collectively celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and take action for a better shared future. More >> |
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| | | WashU IT Lowers Carbon Footprint WashU IT recently completed the migration of several applications to new, more efficient hardware, removing the legacy hardware and sending it to an electronic recycler. This project led to a significant drop in the electricity consumed by the data center! More>> |
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| | | 10 Activities to Stay Happy & Healthy With the break in our normal schedule comes opportunities to pick up new hobbies and try activities that seemed too time consuming or ill-fitting before. We recommend 10 low-risk yet meaningful activities & associated resources that can bring you joy in this time of stress. More >> |
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| | | Green Labs Program Gains Momentum Launched this January, the Green Labs Program has quickly become part of the WashU sustainability culture. 200+ people attended the Green Labs launch party and over 40 labs have already joined the program, committing to make their lab spaces greener. More >> |
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| | | Unique Approach to Waste Education A staff member on the Housekeeping team on the South 40, Naila Smajic encounters a lot of misrouted waste. Rather than sending an angry email or turning a blind eye to the contamination, she found a more effective, higher impact way to educate her peers. More >> |
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| | | | | | WUGA Virtual Info Session March 6, 7p - 8p (CST), on Zoom Learn about the WashU Green Ambassador (WUGA) program from past and present WUGAs, how you can join the team, and what to expect from the summer and fall experience. More >> |
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| | | Online Environmental Film Festival The Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital (DCEFF) is the world’s premier showcase of environmentally themed films. A selection of the 2020 program is now available online. Most films are free to stream. More >> |
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| | | Solve Climate by 2030 in Missouri March 7, 5p - 6p (CST), on Zoom Join this digital teach-in co-hosted by WashU and UMSL to discuss solutions to move us towards "Solving Climate by 2030" with three Missouri climate leaders. More >> |
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| | Renewable Energy Careers Pannel April 16, 5p - 6:30 p (CST), on Zoom
Join the WashU Climate Change Program for a discussion about careers in the renewable energy field with recent alumni including former interns Taylor Blevin & Sean Fallon. More >> |
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