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CU-Boulder Named Top 'Green' University In The Nation By Sierra Magazine
The University of Colorado at Boulder is ranked the top “green” university in the nation this year by Sierra magazine in its September/October edition, a move up from second place in 2008.
Universities trailing CU-Boulder in the top five are the University of Washington at Seattle, Middlebury College, the University of Vermont and the College of the Atlantic. In the report’s three-year history, CU-Boulder remains the only Colorado institution to appear in the Top 10 featured lineup of “eco-enlightened” U.S. colleges.
Results were compiled from a 39-question survey measuring sustainable practices and initiatives in the categories of academics, administration, efficiency, energy, food, purchasing, transportation and waste management. Bonus points, of which CU-Boulder received five, were possible for “green” activities not covered by the questionnaire. CU-Boulder came out strongest in the areas of transportation and waste management and its overall score was 100 -- the highest possible rating -- according to the evaluation performed by the official magazine of the Sierra Club, the nation’s oldest and largest environmental nonprofit. click here for full story
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Student Innovation and Achievement
Rigorous Campus Sustainability Initiatives
World-Class Research and Collaboration at CU-Boulder Centers, Institutes and Laboratories
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Scientists, Volunteers to Assess Water Quality Throughout Rocky Mountain National Park Aug. 18, 2009
- Gov. Bill Ritter to Kick Off Inaugural Symposium for New Colorado Wind Research Center Aug. 14 Aug. 10, 2009
- Noise Pollution Negatively Affects Woodland Bird Communities, According to CU-Boulder Study July 23, 2009
- Future of Western Water Supply Threatened by Climate Change, Says New CU-Boulder Study July 20, 2009
- NASA, CU-Boulder Airborne Expedition Chases Arctic Sea Ice Questions July 17, 2009
- Online Oil Shale Report Released by CU's Center of the American West June 10, 2009
- Fire Mitigation Work in U.S. West is Misplaced, According to New Study Led by CU-Boulder June 8, 2009
- CU-Boulder Names Professor Mark Serreze National Snow and Ice Data Center Director May 19, 2009
- Melting Threat From West Antarctic Ice Sheet Less Than Expected but Could Hit U.S. Hardest, Study Says May 14, 2009
- CU Study of Boulder Creek Shows Link Between Water Flow, Nuisance Algae May 11, 2009
- Ancient Greenland Ice Study of Methane May Be Good News for Planet, Says Study April 23, 2009
- New Satellite Data Shows Arctic Literally on Thin Ice April 6, 2009
- Rocket Launches May Need Regulation to Prevent Ozone Depletion, Says New Study March 31, 2009
- Highest-Known Microbial Ecosystems on Earth Fueled by Volcanic Gases, Says CU-Boulder Study March 3, 2009
- Study Shows Maritime Shipping Makes Hefty Contribution to Air Pollution Feb. 25, 2009
- New CU-Boulder Computer Cluster to Aid in Earth-Modeling Research Feb. 4, 2009
- New Study Links Western Tree Mortality to Warming Temperatures, Water Stress Jan. 22, 2009
- Warming Climate Signals Big Changes for Ski Areas, Says New Colorado Study Dec. 15, 2008
- Breathing Cycles in Earth's Upper Atmosphere Linked to Solar Wind Disturbances, Says CU Study Dec. 15, 2008
- La Niña Anomaly Could Affect Winter Weather in Colorado Nov. 18, 2008
- CU Prof Finds Nitrogen Pollution Increases Negative Impacts of Acid Precipitation in Soil Nov. 5, 2008
- New CU-Boulder Study Shows Diversity Decreases Chances of Parasitic Disease Oct. 21, 2008
- As Colorado Heats Up, Water Supply Expected to Be at Risk, Says New Study Oct. 6, 2008
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CU-Boulder Energy Initiative Names New Leadership Council Members Oct. 2, 2008
- Arctic Sea Ice Hits Second-Lowest Extent and Likely Record-Low Volume, According to CU-Boulder Assessment Oct. 2, 2008
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Colorado Center For Biorefining And Biofuels Announces $500,000 In Seed Grants For Research Oct. 29, 2007
- CU-Boulder Study Suggests Air Quality Regulations Miss Key Pollutants Sept. 24, 2008
- Arctic Sea Ice Reaches Lowest Extent in 2008, Second Lowest Ever Recorded Sept. 16, 2008
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CU-Boulder To Play Lead Role In Colorado Center For Biorefining And Biofuels March 19, 2007
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CU-Boulder, NREL, CSU And Mines Sign Colorado Renewable Energy Agreement Feb. 21, 2007
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CU-Boulder Announces Development of Sustainable Energy Initiative March 16, 2006
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CU-Boulder Opens Field Laboratory For Sustainable Building Practices April 29, 2005
Rankings, Awards, Fellowships, Endowments, Grants and Donations
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CU Center for Environmental Journalism Names 2009-10 Ted Scripps Fellows May 27, 2009
- Interior Department Recognizes CU-Boulder for Role in Historic Colorado River Shortage Agreement May 26, 2009
$5 Million Endowment To Support CU Engineering For Developing Communities Program March 18, 2009
- CU-Boulder Adjunct Professor Chuck Kutscher Wins Governor's Renewable Energy Award Jan. 28, 2009
- Curbing Invasive Plant Species Challenging in Face of Environmental Change, Says CU Prof Jan. 13, 2009
- Bill and Janet Freytag Make $5 Million Endowed Gift to Bolster Biotech Research, Teaching at CU Oct. 30, 2008
- Jack and Jeannie Thompson Donate $2 Million to CU Bioscience Initiative Oct. 20, 2008
- CU Receives $1 Million Grant to Help Developing Countries Respond to Climate Change Impacts Sept. 25, 2008
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CU-Boulder Ranked Among Top Campuses For Sustainability Sept. 24, 2008
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CU-Boulder Named Second 'Greenest' School In The Nation By Sierra Magazine Aug. 21, 2008
- CU-Boulder Receives Top 25 Ranking By Sustainable Endowments Institute In Second Annual Report Card Oct. 24, 2007
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CU Professor Is Co-Recipient Of $250,000 Heinz Award For The Environment Sept. 12, 2007
- New CU Law Building Earns Top Environmental Ranking April 2, 2007
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New ATLAS Building Becomes First CU Facility To Get Top Environmental Ranking Dec. 13, 2006
- CU-Boulder 'Engineers Without Borders' Team Wins International Award For Sustainable Engineering in Rwanda June 2, 2005
Events
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to Speak at CU Law Conference Aug. 7, 2009
- New FEMA Head to Address International Assembly at CU's Natural Hazards Workshop July 16 July 8, 2009
- CU Law Conference to Discuss Emerging Solutions on Water Resource Issues in the American West May 20, 2009
- Amphibian Conservation Events to be Held at CU-Boulder in April April 16, 2009
- Biorefining and Biofuels Course Offered in Fort Collins May 11-13 March 12, 2009
- Urban Development in an Era of Climate Change is Focus of New CU Symposium Feb. 16, 2009
- CU-Boulder to Host Renewable Energy Talk by Willett Kempton Feb. 19 Feb. 5, 2009
- 2009 Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit at CU-Boulder Aims for Campus Solutions Jan. 29, 2009
- Energy Experts Offer Policy Advice for New Administration at Nov. 17 CU Symposium Nov. 12, 2008
- CU Hosts International Environmental Journalism Summit Nov. 12-15 Nov. 7, 2008
- Oct. 22 Campus Sustainability Day Webcast Focuses on Solutions to Climate Disruption Oct. 20, 2008
- CU Panels on Climate Change, Energy Linked to 2008 Election Year Oct. 20, 2008
- Alternative Transportation and Early Arrival Urged for Michelle Obama Event at CU Sept. 30, 2008
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