by Admin | May 16, 2016 | Articles, Sustainability
According to Dr. Juan Lopez-Bautista, who has worked on several National Science Foundation panels, the trick to getting NSF funding is whether or not you can answer yes to the question “is it research that will change our textbooks?” Lopez-Bautista has done just that...
by Admin | Mar 18, 2016 | Climate Change, Environmental hazards, Sustainability
Understanding China’s energy policy is made easier through programs sponsored by the National Committee on U.S. China Relations. Deborah Brautigam, Director of the China Africa Research Initiative; Bill E Ford, Chief Executive Officer at General Atlantic; and Henry...
by Admin | Jun 26, 2015 | Articles, Sustainability
The Rockefeller University’s multi-year initiative to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions was recognized last week with an award from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). The local award recognizes the consistent achievements of an entire team and is...
by Admin | May 8, 2015 | Articles, Sustainability
What do you want to have happen with your body when you die? Most people default to a standard burial, or cremation, with their final destination being a cemetery. At The Urban Death Project, the goal is to create an alternative that would allow the deceased to be...
by Admin | Oct 29, 2014 | Articles, Sustainability
There are many great ways to make your home spick and span without breaking the bank, or using harsh cleaning chemicals. Many approaches to cleaning that utilize products you already have stocked may actually be “greener” for your home, and the environment. The...
by Admin | Oct 22, 2014 | Articles, Sustainability
Trying to make small changes to be a more environmentally friendly person can require a lot of re-evaluating how you look at things. For example: old food. Moldy food and sour milk strike disgust in most of us. Why is that the case? Despite the societal perceptions of...
