| Sustainability Social at the Climbing Wall December 8th | Do you want to connect with other students interested in sustainability or outdoor recreation? Be part of the growing Sustainability + Adventure community on campus and join us for a night of climbing, food, film, and camaraderie. This event is free and for everyone, from beginner to expert climbers, all skill levels are welcome.
You'll have a chance to experience the climbing wall, watch a climbing film, grab a slice of pizza, and connect with students who share similar interests.
Be sure to bring your student ID and dress in comfortable clothing. | | | | The IIPHRP Global Health Case Competition hosts one interdisciplinary competition each year. The top 3 teams will receive cash prizes up to $500 per person, with the grand prize being a chance to implement your intervention with a company working in health services overseas.
The 2024 Case Topic: Sustainable Communities, Nutrition, and Resource Management in the Global South
Learn more | | | | Shop sustainably in Iowa City!
From farmers market vendors to fashion boutiques, downtown Iowa City business owners are keen on working to reduce carbon footprints, source locally for their products, and increase the longevity of their products. Sustainability is spreading.
Read more | | | Check out this book guide with a list of books about cleaner eating, sustainability, and minimalism. These books are the perfect gifts...just in time for the holidays!
Read more | | | | On October 19th, the University of Iowa held the Health, Science, & Sustainability Fair in the Iowa Memorial Union’s International Ballroom. The fair featured 39 organizations eagerly searching for students passionate about paving the way to a sustainable future.
Read more | | | Biophilic design is derived from the theory of biophilia (Greek translation "love of life"), which is the idea that humans have an innate desire to connect with nature and other living things. Here are ways you can incorporate biophilic design into your workspace to support wellness.
Read more | | | | IPM is defined in the U.S. Code as “a sustainable approach to managing pests by combining biological, cultural, physical and chemical tools in a way that minimizes economic, health and environmental risks.” This approach of simple over diverse has led to the development of resistance in all pests common for Iowa farmers including weeds, insects and disease pathogens.
Read more | | | At the end of this year, Tamara Marcus will resign as Linn County’s first sustainability director to launch a new sustainability and equity consulting service to primarily serve Corridor-based local governments, businesses and nonprofits.
After about three years leading county sustainability efforts and building out the department, Marcus’ resignation takes effect Dec. 29.
Read more | | | National & International News | | | | Reports of lengthy shipping delays for vessels traveling through the Panama Canal this year have highlighted the critical but often overlooked role that fresh water plays across global supply chains. The slowdown at the Panama Canal shows how access to fresh water is key to the way goods are made and shipped, affecting everything from the price of groceries to retail forecasts for the upcoming holiday shopping season.
Read more | | | The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday announced nearly $3.5 billion in awards under its Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program, known as GRIP, to support 58 projects in 44 states. When matched with private and local investment, officials said the awards will support a total of $8 billion to expand and strengthen the nation’s electric system.
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