carbon neutrality
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June 22, 2023
Four electric buses a step toward cleaner campus fleet
Four new battery-powered electric buses — three 40-foot buses and one 60-foot articulated bus — have arrived on the Ann Arbor campus as a step in a broader effort to decarbonize the U-M vehicle fleet.
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May 10, 2023
Drilling for North Campus geo-exchange system nearly done
Drilling is almost done for the Hayward Street Geothermal Facility, the first major geo-exchange facility at U-M. The system will heat and cool the Leinweber Computer Science and Information Building.
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May 4, 2023
U-M reports on ‘green bonds,’ updates sustainability dashboards
U-M has undertaken several strategies that advance its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across the Dearborn, Flint and Ann Arbor campuses, including Athletics and Michigan Medicine.
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April 4, 2023
Matthaei collections get new life as recycled materials, biofuels
Researchers and staff from U-M and three other institutions are using a recent grant to study how to turn the Matthaei Botanical Gardens’ trash into useful products as well as heat and energy.
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February 20, 2023
New carbon neutrality research projects receive more than $1M
The Graham Sustainability Institute’s Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program has announced $1.16 million in funding for six new faculty research projects, tackling a range of carbon neutrality topics.
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February 9, 2023
Ann Arbor campus meets two sustainability goals early
The university’s Ann Arbor campus achieved two of its 2025 sustainability goals in 2022, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% and applying 40% less chemicals to campus landscapes.
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December 8, 2022
U-M reports progress on endowment-related carbon reductions
Recent investments in renewable energy and fuel will prompt considerable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions associated with the U-M’s endowment.
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November 17, 2022
U-M, Delta partner on sustainable aviation fuel project
U-M is partnering with Delta Air Lines to help spur the availability and widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions resulting from university-sponsored travel.
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September 23, 2022
U-M publishes climate action report for 2022 fiscal year
U-M has detailed its plans for renewable purchased electricity, widespread geo-exchange heating and cooling systems in the inaugural Climate Action at the University of Michigan report.
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September 15, 2022
Earthfest returns to Diag to support sustainability at U-M
Earthfest, an annual fall event celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M, returns to the Diag on Sept. 22, featuring student organizations, university units and local nonprofits.
