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Green therapy
While some landscape architects work to heal natural environments, others are bringing nature into designed environments to restore human health. UW–Madison researchers are employing thoughtful outdoor design to help people eat better and get more exercise and to create safer, calmer and more cohesive neighborhoods.
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 Renewable energy at the tips of our... toes?
An inexpensive, simple method developed by UW–Madison materials engineers uses wood pulp to convert footsteps into usable electricity. Cellulose nanofibers embedded in flooring can produce energy that can be harnessed to power lights or charge batteries.
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 Freshwater fish play outsized role in global food security
A study from the Center for Limnology reports that 90 percent of fish caught worldwide are harvested from rivers facing higher-than-average levels of environmental stress from chemical pollution, invasive species, land use change and other human factors.
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Diversity Forum 2016
November 1, 2016 | 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. | Union South
This year's forum, "ALL INclusive: Our commitment to diversity in practice," will have an extended format to include UW–Madison second and third shift employees, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until after midnight.
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 Wisconsin watches planned mine across river and waits
A proposed 83-acre open pit mine sits on the Michigan side of the Menominee River. Several groups are concerned about damage to the river, sport fish populations, Menominee effigy mounds and other culturally significant features on the mine site.
heat waves hit urban areas hardest
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 Apple's new recycling robot – too good to be true?
Earlier this year Apple introduced Liam, a robot with 29 arms that can disassemble an old iPhone for recycling in 11 seconds flat. But reuse is even better.
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Teaching assistant – Madison, WI
Teaching assistants are needed for Environmental Studies: A Social Perspective. The course explores the social aspects of current environmental dilemmas. Application deadline is November 3.
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Sustainability game tester – Madison, WI
Cool Choices is seeking a part-time intern to test program tools and conduct usability tests as needed for the Cool Choices engagement platform. Application deadline is not listed.
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Sustainability coordinator – Universal City, CA
NBC Universal is seeking a sustainability initiatives coordinator for their film and television productions, both internationally and on the Universal Studios lot in areas including energy, water and waste. Application deadline is not listed.
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Operations manager – Madison, WI
Sustain Dane is hiring a part-time manager to work with programs and staff to increase the efficiency, productivity and wellbeing of the organization. Priority application deadline is November 14.
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Marketing and communications associate – Washington, DC
Green Seal is seeking an individual to develop and manage communication efforts for a variety of environmentally responsible products and services. Application deadline is November 4.
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Sustainability coordinator – Atlanta, GA
Georgia Institute of Technology is hiring a coordinator to provide leadership for sustainable practice and behavior change efforts on campus. Application deadline is not listed.
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Wisconsin Idea Fellowships
Wisconsin Idea Fellowships are awarded annually to undergraduate student projects working towards solving a challenge identified along with local or global community partner. Final information session is 5:30 p.m. on November 1.
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