Center for Sustainable Systems

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.
March 15, 2019
Wege Lecture speaker calls for ‘stubborn optimism’ on climate change

International climate leader Christiana Figueres delievered the 2019 Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability, addressing efforts to stem the increase in global temperature.
February 25, 2019
Climate change leader Christiana Figueres to deliver Wege Lecture

Christiana Figueres, a Costa Rican citizen recognized as the architect of the historic 2015 Paris Climate Accord, will deliver the School for Environment and Sustainability’s 2019 Wege Lecture on Sustainability.
November 10, 2014
Students create comprehensive Detroit greenhouse gas inventory

Student researchers from U-M have compiled the first comprehensive inventory of greenhouse gas emissions in Detroit.