Earth Day 2020 News Archive
A message from the President on Earth Day
April 22, 2020 —
This Earth Day, let’s reflect on the progress we have led as an institution and on how we can continue to work together to create a healthier, greener home for all of us.
Faculty of Science
Reduced human activity leaves room for urban wildlife
April 21, 2020 —
As humans limit their activity and spend more time indoors, urban animals are suddenly faced with a new, emptier environment to navigate. While the ecological urban landscape changes, some species will thrive while others might struggle.
Living in the High Arctic, UM researcher didn’t know COVID’s scope
April 20, 2020 —
Coming back from a world of complete darkness into a world fighting a pandemic.
Sustainability
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Online
April 17, 2020 —
On April 22, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Although we cannot celebrate together in person, there are still a variety of ways to celebrate at home alongside the Office of Sustainability and others around the world.
Sustainability
Working and studying at home green tips
March 31, 2020 —
Here are some simple sustainable tips to help you conserve energy, save money, and be more productive while you're at home!
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
How video games help teach Arctic climate science
March 12, 2020 —
More than 150 middle-and-high school learners met with climate researchers on March 5 for Arctic Science Day. Students learned how new knowledge is developed from working in harsh Arctic conditions, and how the learning process can be a lot like playing video games.
Sustainability
University students solve world problems at Invent for the Planet competition
February 19, 2020 —
Team "HUB-It", winners of the Invent for the Planet idea and design competition, took home the grand prize of $1,000, three months of mentorship at the North Forge Technology Exchange and the chance to continue to the final round in the international competition in Texas on March 31 – April 2.
Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
CEOS chair receives prize for Arctic climate research
January 30, 2020 —
The prize aims to put relevant issues for future Arctic development onto the national and international agenda
A year of resistance: How youth protests shaped the discussion on climate change
December 20, 2019 —
Greta Thunberg made history again this month when she was named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year