Sustainability
- As the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties begins in Glasgow, Scotland, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ and U.N. Human Rights are announcing plans to co-host the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit in 2022.
- Thousands are now gathered for what is known as COP26, a significant international conference on climate change. Countries must decide how they will act to limit global warming to no more than 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit above pre-industrial levels.
- As winter approaches, you may spend more money on keeping warm. Get tips from the Environmental Center to help you save money and energy this winter, wherever you live.
- Almost every day, CU alumnus and information technology professional Eric Heltne rides a BCycle bike to commute, run errands in town and get around campus.
- CU is celebrating with two breakfast stations. Stop by from 7 to 9 a.m. on Main Campus in front of the Recreation Center or on East Campus at the north side of the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building for free burritos, trivia, prizes and more.
- Do you have a passion for reducing your carbon footprint and practicing more sustainable habits? Here are some ways to connect with others if you’re interested in sustainability.
- Matanya Horowitz's company produces artificial intelligence-aided robots to automate identifying, sorting and processing the myriad items that are collected for recycling—at a rate the company says is twice as fast as humans and 99% accurate.
- A new series of free webinars and an in-person gathering aim to reimagine climate change education for a more just and sustainable world. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ's Climate Change Learning Series for Educators is uniquely focused on the role of justice, emotion and action.
- Originally constructed with tile and grout in 1973, the addition of a phthalate-free liner to CU's indoor competition pool sets a "green" precedent for other competition pools around the country.
- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ÆÆ½â°æÏÂÔØ is partnering with the city of Boulder, Boulder County, the Boulder Chamber, Lime and B-Cycle to launch a new shared micro-mobility program that includes a new e-scooter pilot.