Center for Sustainable Systems

February 23, 2022
Wege speaker: Everyone has a role in saving the planet

For the environmental movement to be effective, it must be something that everyone participates in, marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson says.
February 14, 2022
Marine biologist to deliver U-M’s second ’21-22 Wege Lecture

Marine biologist and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson will deliver the Wege Lecture on Sustainability virtually Feb. 23.
October 14, 2021
Climate solutions need to focus on human beings, McCarthy says

In order to motivate people to address climate change, it should be addressed in “human terms,” National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy said during the Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability.
October 4, 2021
National Climate Adviser Gina McCarthy to deliver Wege Lecture

Gina McCarthy, the country’s first national climate adviser, will deliver the 19th annual Wege Lecture on Sustainability on Oct. 14. The virtual event at noon is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
March 11, 2021
Wege lecturer urges inclusive, expansive climate change support

The climate justice movement has helped to shape the agenda of the Biden administration, and it’s a testament to the power of organizing, Naomi Klein said during the 2021 Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability.
October 21, 2020
Carbon accounting group quantifies U-M emissions

The President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality’s carbon accounting subgroup focuses on bringing together otherwise disparate emissions data — U-M energy sources, the commission’s internal analysis teams, and utility firms.
April 30, 2020
Cutting animal-based food intake could fight greenhouse gases

Replacing half of all animal-based foods in the U.S. diet with plant-based alternatives could reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions 1.6 billion metric tons by 2030, according to a new study.
February 17, 2020
Tips for extending the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries

U-M researchers developed a list of nine best practices for lithium-ion battery lifetime extension after examining academic papers and manufacturers’ user manuals and customer-support websites.
September 9, 2019
Freight Farm gives U-M fresh produce, sustainability data

The Freight Farm, which sits on U-M’s Campus Farm, is a 320-square-foot recycled shipping container outfitted with 256 columns that can grow plants ranging from veggies to flowers.
April 15, 2019
Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars finds they wouldn’t be suitable for a Jetsons-style short commute, but could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips.