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Heat map showing energy use on main campus. The dark green bands (equating to periods of low energy use), called out by a “black box†outline, show building energy reductions.

Environment ·

AU’s Latest Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Cost Savings

AU reduced its emissions by 222 metric tons during the December 2022 winter break closure. It also resulted in an $77,318 reduction in energy costs for the university.
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AU's fleet of buses provides sustainable travel to campus.

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DC Competition Rewards Sustainable Commuting

Lace up your sneakers and log your trip to work—even if it’s a home office—for a chance to win Nationals tickets, gift cards, and more.
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CAS student Ekua Hudson used AU's Design and Build Lab to construct a sustainable farming system.

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A Bountiful Future: AU Student Crafting Sustainable Food Plan for DC Public Schools

Driven by the desire to create equitable food systems for underserved communities, public health major Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA ’24, is teaching herself how to design and build sustainable hydroponic farms to help feed Washingtonians.
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Kogod dean David Marchick speaks with Seth Goldman, cofounder of Eat the Change and Honest Tea.

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Steeped in Sustainability: Kogod Launches Speaker Series

Seth Goldman, who’s twice captured lightning in a bottle with Honest Tea and Just Ice Tea, kicked off AU’s yearlong program.
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To the Point

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To the Point: What Causes Earthquakes, and Is Climate Change Involved?

Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our question of the week
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You can compost at your home regardless of your space.

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Your Guide To: Composting in Small Spaces 

Megan Litke, AU’s director of sustainability, breaks down how composting even in tiny spaces can have a big impact on our plants and our planet.
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AU Men's Basketball 9th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 7 p.m.

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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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HSBC building

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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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Prof. Jessica Gephart

Professional News ·

AU’s Jessica Gephart to Serve as US State Department Science Envoy

Professor one of seven scientists selected to advise US government on marine policy issues
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Prof. Jessica Gephart

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AU’s Jessica Gephart to Serve as US State Department Science Envoy

Professor one of seven scientists selected to advise US government on marine policy issues
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