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Earth Month Events 2024!

April is Earth Month! Check out our frequently updated list of events to get involved. Check it out.

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3/22 Coffee Chat: Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Join us Friday, March 22nd from 10-11am for a chat from sustainable aviation fuel experts!

We'll be hearing from three speakers, Pat Gruber, CEO of Gevo, Shiri Ramaswamy, professor in Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at UMN, and William Northrop, professor in Mechanical Engineering at UMN.

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Call for New Members: Twin Cities Sustainability Committee
CAP Town Hall Sustainability Committee 2022

Join the Twin Cities Sustainability Committee (TCSC)! The committee was launched in the fall of 2021 with a charge of guiding the MPact 2025 goal to “Build a fully sustainable future” as stated in the Systemwide Strategic Plan. Moving forward, the committee’s work will advise the Twin Cities Office of Sustainability on all activities, inclusive of operations, teaching, research, and outreach. This committee is open to staff, faculty, undergraduate & graduate students. Apply by 4/1.

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University of Minnesota stormwater pollution prevention survey

Do you have input regarding the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program? Submit your feedback using this public comment form, open year-round. Learn more about the U of M stormwater program.

Global forests could soak up 1/3 of emissions

Research results recently published in Nature show that global forest lands could store enough carbon to soak up one-third of annual fossil fuel emissions for decades to come. But only after significant conservation, restoration, and sustainable management practices are implemented. 

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UMN Winter Salt Use

Facilities Management’s Landcare team is the primary snow removal service provider for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, responsible for clearing nearly 100 miles of streets and walkways, and over 100 acres of parking surfaces. Learn more:

We're HIRING! Systemwide Student Sustainability Communications Assistant

We're hiring a systemwide student communications assistant! Learn more or Apply now!

12/1 Coffee Chat: Energy Efficiency 101

Join our speaker from the Great Plains Institute, Aaron Backs, to learn more about all things energy efficiency!

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