Sustainability
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April 11, 2014
Michigan Sea Grant awarded $5M to continue Great Lakes work
The Michigan Sea Grant College Program has been awarded a four-year, $5 million grant to support Great Lakes research, education and public outreach efforts.
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April 8, 2014
Public invited to dispose of e-waste at annual event
The university and Ann Arbor Public Schools are co-sponsoring their annual e-waste disposal event April 24-26. It is open to the public, local businesses and non-profits.
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April 2, 2014
U-M’s Ann Arbor campus recognized as Tree Campus USA
The Ann Arbor campus has been recognized as a 2013 Tree Campus USA, the sixth consecutive year it has been so honored.
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March 27, 2014
Sustainable Food Program report highlights student leadership
The U-M Sustainable Food Program’s 2013 annual report highlights involvement in academics and hands-on learning opportunities.
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March 19, 2014
Survey finds surprising attitudes toward energy costs, environmental impact
Consumers, on average, believe home energy bills would have to nearly double before forcing them to make lifestyle changes to save on costs, according to a new U-M survey.
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March 10, 2014
Key initiatives: Sustainability
Building on the strong foundation laid by predecessors, President Mary Sue Coleman strengthened the university’s commitment to sustainability by broadening U-M’s approach to include education, research and operations under an initiative known as Planet Blue.
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February 26, 2014
Study concludes new pollution targets needed to protect Lake Erie
Reducing the size of the Lake Erie “dead zone” to acceptable levels will require cutting nutrient pollution nearly in half in coming decades, a new study concludes.
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February 24, 2014
Planet Blue report highlights U-M sustainability achievements
The 2013 Sustainability Progress Report shows U-M continues to show immense growth and engagement in sustainability education, research and operations.
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January 22, 2014
Forty U-M students start new year as Dow Sustainability Fellows
Forty sustainability-minded master’s and professional-degree students from eight U-M schools and colleges recently started the 2014 Dow Sustainability Fellows program.
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January 21, 2014
Great Lakes evaporation study seeks to dispel misconceptions
While the recent Arctic blast will likely contribute to higher Great Lakes water levels in 2014, new research shows the processes at work are not as simple and straightforward as one might think.
