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New UW Green Fund launches
The new $50,000 UW–Madison Green Fund will support student-initiated projects that reduce the environmental footprint and operating costs of on-campus facilities.
Related: Attend an info session on Friday, Dec. 9, about types of eligible projects and how to apply!
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 Mini-documentary series catalogues Yahara 2070
The new video series, "Changes and Choices in the Yahara," summarizes the Yahara 2070 water sustainability project and major takeaways from the six research areas.
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 Path to more sustainable plastic production
UW–Madison chemists have enabled a new way to make a common plastic ingredient that uses less energy, reduces waste carbon dioxide, and creates more useful byproducts.
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Climate change and human rights
December 8, 2016 | 4:15-5:15 p.m. | 1163 Mechanical Engineering
Last year's Paris Climate Agreement was one of the first official documents to discuss climate change as a human rights issue. What does it mean for future victims of climate change?
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 Army blocks drilling of Dakota pipeline
Construction of the route a half-mile from the Standing Rock Sioux reservation has become a global flash point for environmental and indigenous activism.
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 How bad is online shopping?
Is buying things online the worst thing you could do for the environment? Not necessarily – the impact of a purchase depends on many factors including the density of your community.
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Food system interns – Madison, WI
REAP Food Group is seeking five interns for the spring semester to work on business, communications, development, and farm atlases. Application deadline is December 9.
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Energy engineer intern – Madison, WI or Chicago, IL
Seventhwave is seeking a student with a desire to work toward a sustainable energy society to assist with energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies in buildings. Application deadline is not listed.
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Teaching fellow – Land O Lakes, WI
The Conserve School is seeking fellows to work with boarding students, teach courses, and plan and prepare outdoor educational programming. Application deadline is not listed.
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Sustainability associate – Platteville, WI
UW–Platteville is seeking a part-time associate to support campus sustainability programs in transportation, land management, energy management, and waste minimization. Application deadline is December 18.
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Program manager – Chicago, IL
The Student Conservation Association is seeking a manager to coordinate a portfolio of youth conservation programs in the Chicago area. Application deadline is not listed.
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Building performance engineer – Madison, WI
Seventhwave is seeking an energy and building performance engineer to work with clients, manage projects, and inform design decisions. Application deadline is not listed.
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People, Prosperity, and the Planet
Applications are now open for the Environmental Protection Agency's P3 student design competition, which challenges student teams to design solutions for a sustainable future. Open through February 3, 2017.
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