River in Colorado

CU Boulder leading effort to improve water quality in Rockies’ rivers

April 10, 2024

CU Boulder and Colorado State University researchers are teaming up to improve river water quality using machine learning.

an aerial view of CU Boulder's Folsom Stadium, the Champions Center and Indoor Practice Facilities

CU Boulder Athletics builds sustainability wins on green foundations

April 5, 2024

Fifteen years after kicking off the first NCAA Division 1 sports sustainability program (dubbed Ralphie’s Green Stampede), CU Boulder is finding new ways to make progress toward its sustainability goals, determined to build upon previous efforts.

Katja Friedrich

Can cloud seeding stem the water crisis?

April 5, 2024

CU Boulder's Katja Friedrich is known for her work in cloud seeding, a process used to generate precipitation from existing clouds.

students volunteering during the move-out donation drive

Your end-of-year checklist

April 5, 2024

If you plan to move soon, this is a great time to prepare. Whether you live on or off campus, here’s a checklist to help you wrap up the end of the year.

Sheep grazing in a farm

‘Diverse’ agriculture benefits people and the environment at the same time

April 4, 2024

A new analysis from 2,655 farms on five continents suggests that moving away from industrial, monoculture farming could benefit both the planet and people.

air filtration system

Scientists advocate for policies regulating indoor air

April 1, 2024

A new paper co-authored by CU Boulder professors lays out a blueprint for mandating indoor air quality standards for public buildings.

CU Buffs logo on a snow covered sign

Campus Sustainability Executive Council to add student government representatives—March meeting summary

April 1, 2024

The Campus Sustainability Executive Council convened on March 12, discussing the addition of student members to the group and more.

rows of plants on a farm

Organic farms decrease and increase pesticide use, study finds

March 26, 2024

A paper co-authored by CU Boulder doctoral candidate Claire Powers offers a potential solution to a pesky problem, clustering similar farming practices together.

Hellems building

5 ways the Hellems renovation is reducing the building’s environmental impact

March 26, 2024

The Hellems Arts and Sciences building renovation is underway, and the project includes multiple aspects designed to reduce the building’s environmental impact.

sandy land with low water

Why water must be at the heart of climate action

March 25, 2024

A new report from CU Boulder’s Mortenson Center in Global Engineering & Resilience and Castalia Advisors identifies a $160 billion opportunity for the voluntary carbon market to reduce water sector emissions over the next decade while also increasing global water security.

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