Displaying items by tag: sustainability

UAB unveils its solar house structure as students begin their journey to the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition.
Make paper from plant leaves and petals, dye an old shirt with flowers, or create a leaf print on fabric with some tips from the UAB Department of Art and Art History’s Doug Baulos.
UAB has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for integrating sustainability principles and practices in all aspects of campus culture.
Drivers of electric vehicles can now charge their cars at electronic vehicle service equipment ports on UAB’s campus.
The new solar-energy system will be used to power a portion of the UAB Campus Recreation Center and utilized for coursework and research by UAB faculty and students.
UAB one of 16 schools to compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.
A 500-watt space heater can cost an estimated $306.60 per year in power consumption, so UAB School of Public Health faculty and staff are giving theirs to a local organization, as well as taking other steps to save energy and money.
UAB has earned Tree Campus USA recognition for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
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From carpentry to community gardens, the UAB CCTS’ annual grant competition has helped enable participants to seek creative solutions to health challenges faced by Greater Birmingham area communities.
Student groups will question the role the government plays in sustaining the environment April 8.
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Additional resources benefiting Birmingham will help address critical issues and become more livable for all.
“Eating Alabama,” a documentary movie about eating locally, will be screened on March 20.

The conference and exhibits will focus on developments in defense, power, energy, transportation, infrastructure and emerging applications.

Carver High’s electric car was built by 10 students using 188 man hours over three weeks, with the help of undergraduate students from UAB.

An informational meeting and orientation for anyone interested in growing vegetables, flowers and small fruit at a site on campus

International team led by UAB finds 78 percent drop in leatherback turtle nests at primary nesting site; largest marine turtle in world may vanish.

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