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In honor of Earth Day 2021—and in acknowledgment of the actions needed to combat climate change and other environmental degradations—we reached out to students involved in our Environmental Justice and Sustainability Program, Environmental Club, and Climate Ambassador Program to better understand the measures we can take to support a healthy planet. As scholars of justice, we know that the negative effects of harmful environmental policies and behaviors disproportionately impact low-income ...

Ames library notes: Iowa Climate Action Planning at the library Ellen Wanamaker, Ames Public Library Special to the Register Ames Public Library invites you to attend an Iowa Climate Action Planning meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 via Zoom. To join the meeting, go to the calendar on the Ames Public Library website. The meeting seeks to educate the public on what a climate action plan is, why a community needs one, and what goals might be included in Ames’ specific plan. You’ll have ...

When the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, a world of uncertainty unfolded for those doing business in the UK and the EU. The referendum was passed in July 2016. Including subsequent delays, the separation was completed after four years in January 2020, with a transition period ending December 2020. Even with the deadlines past, there are still pockets of uncertainty stemming from the separation. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How has Brexit affected the securit...

To Fight Food Waste, Madison Studies Anaerobic Digester Methane gas is a major contributor to global warming, accounting for approximately ten percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. There are many man-made sources of methane gas, including agriculture and mining, but a major source is food waste decomposition in landfills. Recently, the city of Madison commissioned a study to consider a facility that would take food waste and convert it into natural gas, or methane. It’s called an anaerobic...

Crazy Horse Memorial announces the Indian University of North America’s new leadership team Foundation prepares for summer program partnership with South Dakota universities Author: Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation announced Feb. 22 the Indian University of North America has a new leadership team for 2021: Director Joshua Rudnik, Associate Director Whitney A. Rencountre and Manager of Residence Life Nathaniel “Nate” Watahomigie. According to Crazy Horse M...

HP People Talk About Creating A Sustainable Impact HP People Talk About Creating A Sustainable Impact Paloma, LATAM Supplies Sustainability Program Manager, Brazil & Argentina Angel, Access PPS Frontline Team, Heredia, Costa Rica Tiffany, Diversity Program Manager, Palo Alto, US, Credit to ErinSha Photography Catherine, Sustainable Impact Program Manager EMEA markets, Meudon, France Aaron, Director Commercial Displays Personal Systems Displays and Accessories, Houston, US CONTENT: Blog At HP, ...

5:30 A new program launched by South Dakota State University in partnership with the Indian University of North America focuses on ecosystem sustainability from a Lakota perspective. For the 10 percent of South Dakotans who are tribal members, the Black Hills are much more than an outdoor recreation hotspot. The Black Hills are where their origin story begins.  “Wizipan…That’s the Lakota name and it translates into “the heart of everything that is.” And that’s why the course is whe...

Are you ready for PDAC? The annual convention runs this year from March 8 to 11, and it’s going entirely online for the first time ever. The COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 a challenging year in many respects. It was no different for the resource industry, with mining companies quickly adapting to new circumstances. 2021 is now in full swing, and one major development is that the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention will go entirely online for the first time eve...

Connecting Consumers with Renewable Energy in a New Climate Economy Sam Telleen, Director of Renewable Solutions, Just Energy Sam Telleen, Director of Renewable Solutions, Just Energy The shift towards a low carbon economy began years ago, accelerated by motivators like technology, public sentiment, and legislation aimed at curbing the intensifying issues of global warming. At Just Energy, we’ve been leading the charge to integrate sustainable energy into our own operations. Th...

On Cape Cod there is an impressive constellation of talented and experienced people working to combat climate change. Jim Wolf, sustainability director of Cape Air, stands out. Joining with his