Environment ·
To the Point: What Is the Effect of Wildfires on Air Quality, and How Concerned Should We Be?
Professor of Environmental Science Valentina Aquila answers our question of the week
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Office of Sustainability 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8163 United StatesEnvironment ·
Professor of Environmental Science Valentina Aquila answers our question of the week
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Environment ·
AU ranked second among large universities for composting, keeping 21,009 pounds of food waste out of landfill.
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Environment ·
How do you quantify carbon neutrality? The energy saved since AU reached the historic milestone in 2018 is equivalent to planting around 4.5 million trees—more than double the total number in the District.
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Communications ·
PR students work with The Climate, Inc. on its newest Trillion Tree Campaign by planting trees across campus for AU Beautification Day.
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On Campus ·
More than 100 neighbors and local green thumbs explored the sights and (floral) scents of campus during a moonlight tour of AU’s Arboretum and Gardens.
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Science ·
Students gain hands-on skills in environmental interpretation, bird banding, and more
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Science ·
Professor and environmental scientist Michael Alonzo answers our question of the week
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Environment ·
AU reduced its emissions by 222 metric tons during the December 2022 winter break closure. It also resulted in an $77,318 reduction in energy costs for the university.
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Environment ·
Lace up your sneakers and log your trip to work—even if it’s a home office—for a chance to win Nationals tickets, gift cards, and more.
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Environment ·
Driven by the desire to create equitable food systems for underserved communities, public health major Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA ’24, is teaching herself how to design and build sustainable hydroponic farms to help feed Washingtonians.
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