water running down mountain on Missouri Gultch Hike

Protect Colorado water: Steps everyone can take

April 19, 2022

Water is a precious resource in limited supply. Protect Colorado's water to keep it clean for consumption and safe for recreational use. Also, conserve your use of water. During sustainability week, get tips and take a pledge.

Aerial view of Boulder

Attend the Campus Sustainability Summit April 21

April 14, 2022

In advance of the much-anticipated Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit this fall, faculty, staff, and students are invited to share, learn about and celebrate 񱦵’s wide array of sustainability leadership and achievements at the 29th Campus Sustainability Summit.

Gov. Jared Polis addresses the audience at the Conference on World Affairs

Gov. Jared Polis, panelists address climate change during Conference on World Affairs

April 8, 2022

More than 100 people turned out for a lively panel discussion, introduced by Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, on the ways individuals, governments and the global community can combat climate change. The CWA conference continues through April 9.

Planted tree sapling

Help BVSD high schoolers plant trees on Earth Day

March 18, 2022

Masters of the Environment students at CU are partnering with the city of Boulder and Boulder Valley School District to plant 1,200 saplings on April 22. Help out by getting a tree planted on your property, or sign up to volunteer. The deadline to order a tree is March 30.

Wind energy

How rising gas prices emphasize the need for renewable energy

March 15, 2022

The war in Ukraine has caused oil prices to surge to the highest level since 2008. Jeffrey Logan of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute addresses what the current oil and gas crisis means for the future of renewable energy.

Produce in a market

How to eat cheap and make an environmental impact

March 4, 2022

Making more sustainable food choices is not an all or nothing journey. Here are some tips for adding more plants into your diet, as well as ways to save money on your food bill, starting with small changes.

Chancellor Phil DiStefano speaks at the chancellor's annual summit

Summit shines light on climate change as human rights crisis

Feb. 25, 2022

Scientists, policymakers including Gov. Jared Polis, and 񱦵 leaders addressed about 200 people Wednesday night, who braved frigid temperatures to attend the chancellor’s annual summit, dubbed Working to Forge a Just and Sustainable Future.

Nov. 6 CU football game against Oregon State

Buffs earn ‘most innovative’award in Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge

Feb. 17, 2022

The Colorado Buffaloes were one of four Pac-12 programs honored by the league in the annual challenge. CU won for “best use of innovation” and was judged during the Nov. 6 football game against Oregon State.

History Colorado Center at night

Get tickets for the Chancellor’s Annual Summit Feb. 23

Feb. 11, 2022

At this Denver event, learn how CU is working to forge a just and sustainable future. Hosted by 񱦵 Chancellor Philip DiStefano, the evening includes a networking reception and presentations from some of CU’s top experts. Ticket prices range from $2 to $10.

Youth protesting climate change

񱦵, UN Human Rights to co-host global climate summit next fall

Nov. 1, 2021

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties begins in Glasgow, Scotland, 񱦵 and U.N. Human Rights are announcing plans to co-host the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit in 2022.

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