Larry Schweiger, president and CEO of the National Wildlife Federation, will issue a call to action to combat the effects of climate change when he gives a talk at 1:30 p.m. March 10. The presentation in Chase Hall, room 116, will be free and open to the public. In his book, “Last Chance: Preserving Life […]
Leaders of local institutions, organizations and businesses will gather for “Building Sustainable Partnerships” on Feb. 6 at Hardin Hall, to share information and questions about saving energy, reducing emissions, and practices that build sustainability. Jointly sponsored by the School of Natural Resource and the Mayor’s Environmental Task Force, the workshop is free and open to […]
Hardin Hall opts for sensor control of lights, HVAC systems The School of Natural Resources is practicing what it teaches. With a focus on environmental sustainability, Natural Resources has volunteered to become UNL’s first building with individual occupancy sensors controlling lights and HVAC systems. The sensors – which are being installed in individual offices, meeting […]
Two-week tour helps expand connections between UNL, Chinese universities For a group of university officials, a two-week, working trip to China ended like any good journey abroad – they returned buoyed by new friendships, a little too full of good food, and recalling experiences only an ancient culture can offer. However, the Oct. 5 to […]
