Tag Archives: sustainability
UM-Flint to host third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4
As the old saying goes: "The third time's a charm." And while Earth may only have one chance, the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program wants you to know that you can still make a difference during its third annual Sustainability Week, Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The PBA program will offer daily events that aim[…]
UM-Flint hosting Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6
Kermit the Frog famously sang, "It's not easy being green." But don't tell that to the members of the University of Michigan-Flint's Planet Blue Ambassador program. In fact, the program's members want to show you just how easy it can be to live green during Sustainability Week, Oct. 2-6. Throughout the week, more than a dozen[…]
UM-Flint chemistry professor advocates for inclusivity in STEM
Sarah Goddard Power, a former University of Michigan regent (1974-87), worked diligently during her time with the university to promote inclusivity and to advance the position of women and minorities in faculty and administrative roles. In fact, her dedication to those causes led to then-U.S. President Jimmy Carter naming her deputy assistant secretary of state[…]
UM-Flint names '22 graduate as new sustainability coordinator
Jazlynne Cathey will support sustainability efforts, encourage culture shift on campus, serve on the UM-Flint Sustainability Committee and support the University of Michigan's universitywide goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
What is Sustainable Energy Engineering? | UM-Flint NOW
What is Sustainable Energy Engineering? With the rising concerns of climate change and the emerging global energy crisis, renewable and sustainable energy solutions have become critical to reducing pollution and increasing the energy supply to meet the world's demand. Reports show that 70 percent of CO2 emissions can be reduced by 2050 with the development[…]
Earth Day roundup: 7 examples of environmental action at UM-Flint
It might be Earth Day on April 22, but the environment is a top priority every day at UM-Flint. Check out some examples of how UM-Flint has celebrated the planet. UM-Flint research team examines Extreme Heat Event risk reduction in Flint A project from a professor in the Department of Natural Sciences, Dr. Martin Kaufman,[…]
Gabrielle Veal is First Earth and Resource Science Student to Reside at UM-Flint's Urban Alternative House
The UAH house is run by the university and the Genesee County Land Bank. It includes classroom space and two apartments. It has several features, such as geothermal heating and cooling and a solar energy system.
UM-Flint Urban Alternatives House Awarded for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, commonly known as LEED, as a rating system to measure the quality and sustainability of buildings. UM-Flint's Urban Alternatives House was developed using LEED for guidelines.
UM-Flint Sees Big Savings from Retrofitting Campus Lighting and Other Green Initiatives
While the cost was about $350,000, the savings in energy use has averaged $66,012 in annual savings.
UM-Flint Looks for Big Energy Savings with New Boilers
The project will not just save natural gas. A new boiler water treatment system will be installed that will be saving over 1 million gallons of water annually.