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How to save money with sustainable choices

April 12, 2024

Sustainable habits benefit the planet, but many also offer excellent ways to save money. Here are small actions that can make a big difference.

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The cicadas are coming! A CU entomologist’s take on a once-in-200-years event

April 11, 2024

This summer in 15 states across the Southeast and Midwest, two cicada broods will emerge simultaneously for the first time since 1803. CU Boulder’s Sammy Ramsey offers insight on these singing, red-eyed bugs and how they benefit the planet.

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Ants in Colorado are on the move due to climate change

April 10, 2024

Ant species living in Boulder’s foothills have shifted their habitat over the last six decades, potentially affecting local ecosystems, suggests a new CU Boulder study.

River in Colorado

CU Boulder leading effort to improve water quality in Rockies’ rivers

April 10, 2024

CU Boulder and Colorado State University researchers are teaming up to improve river water quality using machine learning.

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CU Boulder Athletics builds sustainability wins on green foundations

April 5, 2024

Fifteen years after kicking off the first NCAA Division 1 sports sustainability program (dubbed Ralphie’s Green Stampede), CU Boulder is finding new ways to make progress toward its sustainability goals, determined to build upon previous efforts.

Katja Friedrich

Can cloud seeding stem the water crisis?

April 5, 2024

CU Boulder's Katja Friedrich is known for her work in cloud seeding, a process used to generate precipitation from existing clouds.

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Your end-of-year checklist

April 5, 2024

If you plan to move soon, this is a great time to prepare. Whether you live on or off campus, here’s a checklist to help you wrap up the end of the year.

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‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time

April 4, 2024

A new analysis from 2,655 farms on five continents suggests that moving away from industrial, monoculture farming could benefit both the planet and people.

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Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by CU Boulder professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

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Campus Sustainability Executive Council to add student government representatives—March meeting summary

April 1, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Executive Council convened on March 12, discussing the addition of student members to the group and more.

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