Environment ·
Campus Race to Zero Waste Tips Off Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Annual Men’s Basketball Game
Part of an eight-week national competition to reduce waste produced on campus
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact:
Nadia Trowers
Executive Assistant to the CFO, Vice President and Treasurer
3201 New Mexico, Room 280 on a map
Office of Finance / Treasurer 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8033 United States
Environment ·
Four Questions about HSBC’s Commitment to Stop Funding Oil and Gas Projects
SIS professor David Simpson talks about HSBC’s recent announcement to stop financing new oil and gas projects and the effect this policy change will have on global emissions.
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Education ·
Green Office Program Revamped
How environmentally friendly is your AU or home office? Help expand the sustainability practices in your workplace by participating in the Green Office Program.
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On Campus ·
Moving Mountains: More than 100 Tons of Boulders Find Home at AU
The boulders comprise sculptor Elyn Zimmerman’s Marabar, an art installation which has stood at the National Geographic Society downtown since 1984.
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Environment ·
The Cost of Environmental Activism
Environmental activists have been fighting for centuries for a variety of climate and social justice causes, yet the real cost of this activism has only been recently uncovered by a non-profit group, Global Witness.
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Environment ·
Experts Gather for Symposium on 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act
Panelists celebrate cleaner rivers and discuss ongoing challenges from non-point source pollution, climate change, and environmental injustice.
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On Campus ·
New Plan to Grow Airlie Is Built on Property’s History of Changemaking
As AU enters its sixth year of stewardship, university leaders have outlined an 18-month vision for Airlie, which lays the foundation for growth and sustainability into the future.
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Environment ·
Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company to Tackle Climate Crisis
Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert joined AU's Sine Institute to discuss Patagonia’s recent decision and discuss running a socially and environmentally conscious company.
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Environment ·
How Will the California Gas-Powered Car Ban Help Fight Global Climate Change?
California has introduced a new ban on gas-powered vehicles starting in 2035.
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Announcement ·
American University Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining
Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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