Category Archives: Economic

Green your Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 13, 2013 by George

Here’s some tips  from our sustainability colleagues at Iowa State on greening your Valentines Day: Send a Paperless Card! Don’t waste paper by sending a paper Valentine that will get lost in the shuffle, send an e-card! You can brighten … Continue reading →

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President Barack Obama Talks Climate Change Goals in Inaugural Address

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Brianna

During his Inaugural Address Tuesday, January 22, 2013 for his second term, President Obama put climate goals center stage. The President made the policy vow of taking steps to combat climate change the most eye-catching of the second Inaugural Address, … Continue reading →

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Power Shift 2011 lunch and learn

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Giselle

Thank you to all who attended the Power Shift lunch and learn! Just before Earth Day, 36 University of Iowa students and one student from West High converged with 10,000 other students from across the country at Power Shift 2011 … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Earth Month at the University of Iowa!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Liz

April 1 is the beginning of Earth Month and that means loads of activities and events on The University of Iowa campus. We’ve been working hard to provide opportunities for just about everyone to get involved. Whether you’re into music, … Continue reading →

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Hope for what Environmentalism Can Be

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Chris

Count Basie’s April in Paris was blaring from my headphones when I almost bumped into a woman, hunched-over and making her way across Washington Street. Before seeing her, I’d forgotten her retirement complex only a few blocks from my apartment. … Continue reading →

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Developing a sustainable city

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Kristina

I remember when the mall in my hometown was renovated. When it was finally finished, the new stores provided fresh fashions and many possibilities to develop my personal style as I entered into my teenage years. However, as visiting consultant John … Continue reading →

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