When people discuss the best ways to make our buildings more sustainable, folks in the know will usually talk about energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality and maybe something a little more esoteric, like...
Archive - September 2022
Jay Lanier
UK-led project awarded $2.5 million by NSF to study climate change, biodiversity
A study led by the University of Kentucky has been selected for funding by the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) “Biodiversity on a Changing Planet” program, an international, transdisciplinary effort that addresses...
Chelsea Colley
New Funding Program Supports Research on Impacts of Eastern KY. Flooding, Climate and Health
In response to the recent flooding in Eastern Kentucky and increasing climate-related health challenges in general, the University of Kentucky Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES) in...
Student Guide to Sustainability at the University of Kentucky
Sustainability is evolving at the University of Kentucky. Over the last decade, faculty, staff, and students have led the way in creating positive change around campus by lowering emissions, reducing waste, seeking...
Meet the New Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability: Valerie Verty
In today’s post, I spoke with Valerie Verty, the new Graduate Assistant for the Office of Sustainability. Valerie will be assisting the office in a variety of projects this year, as well as overseeing the Student...
