Sustainability
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November 2, 2023
Elephants: Earth’s giant climate change canaries
U-M researcher Bill Sanders has devoted his 40-year research career to tracking 60 million years of Afro-Arabian proboscidean — elephants and their ordinal relatives — evolution.
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October 9, 2023
Drier savannas helping to slow rate of climate warming
Savannas and grasslands in drier climates around the world store more heat-trapping carbon than scientists thought they did and are helping to slow the rate of climate warming.
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October 3, 2023
U-M publishes second annual climate action report
The university has released its second annual climate action report, which includes high-level statistics related to sustainable operations and campus involvement, and overviews of various initiatives and next steps.
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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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September 18, 2023
U-M center gets $5M to study climate change impacts on water
U-M researchers will lead a new effort to strengthen the climate change resilience of vulnerable communities that span international boundaries and jurisdictions.
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September 15, 2023
Student organizations advance university sustainability efforts
Four student organizations recently released annual reports celebrating efforts and cross-campus partnerships toward a more sustainable campus.
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September 13, 2023
Climate action opportunities will abound at Earthfest
Earthfest, an annual event celebrating environmental initiatives across the university, takes place on the Diag from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 21.
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September 11, 2023
UMSI launches theme year on water conservation and access
Students at the School of Information will address water-related issues in Michigan and around the globe through the lens of information professionals as part of UMSI’s inaugural theme year.
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August 15, 2023
Biosciences Initiative seeking applicants for Ideas Lab
Applications are being sought for the Biosciences Initiative’s 2023 Ideas Lab, which will explore nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change.
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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.