Sustainability
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October 1, 2020
U-M joins universities, nonprofits, governments at Midwest Climate Summit
U-M is partnering with approximately 20 other higher education institutions, nonprofits and local governments to kick off the Midwest Climate Summit, a virtual series of keynotes, panels and workshops throughout the fall.
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September 15, 2020
Mobility electrification group explores paths to lower emissions
The President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality is exploring emissions from direct campus operations and purchased power, as well as those from individual actions relating to university business.
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September 8, 2020
Virtual Earthfest 2020 to celebrate sustainability at U-M
The week of Sept. 14-18 marks the 25th anniversary of Earthfest, U-M’s annual fall event celebrating sustainability initiatives across U-M that this year will encompass a series of virtual events and activities.
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August 26, 2020
Dining to-go sites opening with extensive composting options
University dining halls, and five new to-go locations, are set to launch lunch and dinner services, seven days a week — with a continued commitment to composting and waste reduction.
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June 8, 2020
Ross Athletic Campus — South Complex certified as LEED Silver
The Stephen M. Ross Athletic Campus — South Complex earned certification as a LEED Silver building, recognizing sustainability efforts to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings.
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June 4, 2020
Carbon commission releases second interim progress report
The U-M President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality has released its second interim report, building on extensive analyses by various affiliate teams and external firms across myriad topics.
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May 20, 2020
Graham grants support applied science, collaborative research
From beetles to bikes, four projects newly funded by the Graham Sustainability Institute’s catalyst grant program share a common purpose: applying faculty expertise to solve real-world challenges.
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May 12, 2020
Research group looks to encourage energy conservation
Buildings accounted for 98.5 percent of total Ann Arbor campus energy use during fiscal year 2019, and one U-M research team has been exploring ways to better enable energy efficiency projects in existing buildings.
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March 12, 2020
Original Earth Day organizers come together 50 years later
Six former members of the U-M student organization that established the original Teach-In on the Environment in 1970 reconvened 50 years later for a panel discussion.
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December 2, 2019
Carbon panel exploring methane leakage, indirect emissions
The President’s Commission on Carbon Neutrality is pushing ahead with efforts on methane leakage, indirect carbon emissions and other initiatives in its ongoing effort to guide U-M toward carbon neutrality.
