carbon neutrality
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October 24, 2024
U-M publishes third annual climate and sustainability report
U-M furthered its commitment to climate action during fiscal year 2024, through efforts to support carbon neutrality and a shared culture of sustainability, according to an annual report on sustainability and climate action.
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October 11, 2024
LSA to host summit focusing on DEI and sustainability
The LSA DEI Office and LSA Sustainability will host the DEI x Sustainability Summit: For People + Planet from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct.16 at the Michigan Union.
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June 20, 2024
Shalanda Baker to lead academic efforts on sustainability
Shalanda H. Baker, a policymaker and academic expert in energy justice, environmental policy and climate change mitigation, will be U-M’s first vice provost for sustainability and climate action.
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May 24, 2024
U-M wins competitions for waste and energy reduction
The university’s Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses have been recognized for their sustainability impact in two separate contests: the Campus Race to Zero Waste and the Michigan Battle of the Buildings.
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May 16, 2024
University proceeds with plan for campus solar power projects
U-M is moving ahead with plans to construct on-campus solar power installations with a capacity of 25 megawatts across all three campuses, hiring Houston-based Radial Power to design and build them.
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April 3, 2024
Timber construction begins at College of Pharmacy project
Mass-timber structures are being erected as part of the new College of Pharmacy building project, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and emphasize a shared culture of sustainability.
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February 20, 2024
Annual fact sheet tracks Ann Arbor campus sustainability
In an annual fact sheet for FY ’23, the Office of Campus Sustainability reported significant progress in several areas, including that the campus reduced operational emissions by 30%.
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September 26, 2023
Sustainable art practices bloom at new Stamps garden
The Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design has taken a step toward campuswide carbon neutrality with the opening of the Stamps Sustainable Materials & Color Garden on the school’s grounds.
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July 20, 2023
Shana Weber appointed AVP for campus sustainability
Shana S. Weber, a leading sustainability strategist and administrator, will serve as U-M’s first associate vice president for campus sustainability.
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June 27, 2023
SEAS names inaugural director of sustainable climate action engagement
Liesl Eichler Clark will be U-M’s first director of sustainable climate action engagement, leading an initiative to link the university’s expanding sustainability research, collaborations and engagement with external partners.