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Catherine Coleman Flowers

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Hear From 2022 William K. Reilly Award Winner on Today's Environmental Challenges

Interview with Catherine Coleman Flowers, recipient of the William K. Reilly Award for Environmental Leadership from the Center for Environmental Policy at American University鈥檚 School of Public Affairs.
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People viewing solar panels

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American University Launches Unique Student-Advised Impact Investment Fund

The experiential learning program focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments will be funded with 1 percent of the university鈥檚 endowment
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Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In

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AU To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC

AU is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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Campus Race to Zero Waste 2022

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AU Takes Part in Campus Race to Zero Waste National Competition

American University鈥檚 Office of Sustainability and Zero Waste Office encourage the campus community to participate in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.
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Baehler and McGraw Lead Pipe Research News

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Timely Study by SPA Researchers Provides Roadmap for Equitable Lead Pipe Replacement

Center for Environmental Policy Home, School of Public Affairs, American University, 黄瓜视频, DC
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Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

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Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

"Go Green," but wear red, white, and blue to Bender Arena to cheer on AU's men's basketball team at the 8th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game against Navy on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
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The two 100-foot smokestacks behind Asbury Hall are coming down over winter break.

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Relics of a Bygone Era Coming Down Over Winter Break

The removal of campus smokestacks furthers AU鈥檚 green initiatives.
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AU EcoPledge program

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New Sustainability Initiatives Engage Hundreds of AU Students

As part of American University鈥檚 continued efforts to promote a culture of sustainability, this fall the Office of Sustainability launched the EcoRep and EcoPledge programs.
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Filbert Street Garden

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A RECIPE for Changing the Food System

Network of researchers led by AU to help solve wasted food problem.
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AU鈥檚 Yazaki absorption chillers

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AU utilizes 鈥渢rigeneration鈥 to cool campus efficiently during summer months

University engineers take advantage of the new Low-Temperature Hot Water system and the electrical generation cogeneration plant to capture waste heat and use it to cool campus buildings.
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