by Linden Cheek | Apr 17, 2017 | Climate, Earth Day, Energy, Events, Green Living
Back in 1970, things weren’t looking good for the American environment. Something had to be done.
by Eric Boles | Feb 13, 2017 | Built Systems, Climate, Energy, Features, Greenhouse Gasses, Managed Systems, Technology
Nuclear energy is the only option available to us at this time that can provide a carbon free source of energy all day every day.
by Linden Cheek | Feb 6, 2017 | Climate, Energy, Green Living, Greenhouse Gasses, Transportation
Check out these 4 easy ways you can personally reduce air pollution.
by | Dec 15, 2016 | Climate, Energy, Greenhouse Gasses, Sustainability Council
On a typical December day the University of Arkansas burns about 12 megawatts of electrical energy. On Dec. 25, when there is almost no one on campus, electricity consumption only drops to 9 megawatts. Some of that power goes to keep lights on in the empty buildings...
by | Dec 5, 2016 | Climate, Events, Greenhouse Gasses, OFS Events
The Office for Sustainability invites the campus community to join us on Thursday, December 8th at 5:00 Pm in the UP Theater in the Arkansas Union for a screening of the award-winning 2016 documentary, Before the Flood. A panel discussion will follow the film. Snacks...
by | Nov 28, 2016 | Climate, Energy, Engineering, Greenhouse Gasses
The University of Arkansas completed installation of a Combined Heat & Power System in January of 2016. Located in the University’s Heating Plant, the system increases unit efficiency from 40% to 73%¹. The system allows for the creation of energy to power campus,...
