Problem-solving, innovation, and leadership for human and environmental well-being through Campus Sustainability and the Sustainable Communities Partnership
St Paul, MN
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Catherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the best ways to set yourself up for a successful summer garden.
To learn more, click here: news.stthomas.edu/in-the-new…
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Happy World Environment Day! Here's a look back at students in Mark Neuzil’s Environmental Journalism class participating in editorial photos for a story about Earth Day for the Star Tribune in 2023.
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The @UofStThomasMN, in partnership with Bright.Green, has announced a $2M investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology. This funding will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art microgrid facility in St. Paul MN news.stthomas.edu/university…
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Use of microgrids in the state of Texas is on the rise. Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, Dir. Center for Microgrid Research at the @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering explains the versatility of a microgrid to avoid winter power outages: marketplace.org/2025/01/02/m…
#microgrid #sustainable #energy
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Dr. Ali Ling, @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering civil engineering professor, spoke with @wccoradio about Minnesota's new Amara's Law which will go into effect 01/01/2025 to ban intentionally added #PFAS in consumer products where they aren't needed. vimeo.com/user14179445/revie…
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"90% of the global warming heat ends up in the oceans, and as the ocean waters heat up, that's what gives fuel to these storms..." said @UofStThomasMN prof. Dr. Abraham in a recent @kare11 interview discussing how climate change fueled Hurricane Milton. kare11.com/article/news/loca…
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“We are very excited to have a resource like this [microgrid]...to promote and advance new technologies to improve the reliability and resilience of the grid...this is the perfect partnership for the State and @UofStThomasMN ,” said Barbara Conti, State of MN Commerce Department.
ALT Photo of University of St. Thomas Microgrid Research team members and the State of Minnesota Commerce Department Reliability Team.
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"We’re having more of these extreme rainfall events and it’s those that we care most about because they lead to flooding and heavy damage.” - Dr. John Abraham, climate scientist @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering in a recent @wccoradio interview. news.stthomas.edu/in-the-new…
ALT Dr. John Abraham, University of St. Thomas mechanical engineering professor and climate scientist stands outside on the St. Thomas Minnesota campus.
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Catherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined MPR’s Angela Davis to share advice for summer gardening.
To learn more, click here: ow.ly/nCyA50S9C3E
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"If we care about the health of future generations, we literally can't afford to keep making these forever chemicals." -- Ali Ling, @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering prof in a recently published Star Tribune article about mitigating risk from #PFAS. news.stthomas.edu/in-the-new…
ALT University of St. Thomas civil engineering professor Ali Ling sits at a table filled with products that use PFAS - forever chemicals.
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Let's celebrate the beauty of our planet and all the amazing gifts it gives us every day. Take a moment to connect with nature, plant a tree or join a clean-up event in your community. #EarthDay
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Happy Earth Day! Are you looking for ways to help the planet? @UofStThomasMN civil engineering professor Ali Ling shared the latest news on PFAS and how you can limit the use of these ‘forever chemicals’ with @WCCO. Check out the interview to learn more. cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/…
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ICYMI: @UofStThomasMN Professor of Civil Engineering Ali Ling recently told @CathyWurzer about her new research that makes an overwhelming economic case for reducing the use of PFAS chemicals, as we’re doing here in Minnesota. #PFAS mprnews.org/episode/2024/03/…
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"...there's a lot of uncertainty in what [are] the best ways to destroy [PFAS]...it's not just engineers and scientists who are going to solve this problem...." - Ali Ling, civil engineering prof. at the @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering with @MPRnews news.stthomas.edu/in-the-new…
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This winter, we are noticing the effects of climate change — especially here in Minnesota. @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering professor and climate scientist Dr. John Abraham talked about the new ocean temperature study with @WCCO. cbsnews.com/minnesota/video/…
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In 2023, ocean temperatures reached an all-time high, breaking the previous record set in 2022. @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering professor Dr. John Abraham talked with the @StarTribune about the recent study findings on ocean warming. startribune.com/record-ocean…
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"For anyone considering home remodeling, think ahead about prepping your house for an EV even if you don't have one now." - Jukka Kukkonen, #EV market and technologies professor at the @UofStThomasMN @UST_Engineering news.stthomas.edu/in-the-new… #electricvehicle
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Reminder: Resilience Webinar Series - Thursday, September 29 from 12-1:30 PM CT.
RSVP today!
Resilience Webinar Series – Partnership Projects, Outcomes, and Impacts on Local Resilience: #ElkRiver, MN, and the @UofStThomasMN
Thursday, September 29 from 12:00 – 1:30 PM CT
Learn more: commons.epicn.org/events/res…
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A big thank-you to the artists and guests who joined us for last Saturday's open house for the Mississippi River Stories art exhibit. This collection, part a collaboration between the MWMO, @UST_OSI and @StoriesElm, will remain on display through June 6. mwmo.org/learn/visit-us/exhi…
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Thank you to everyone who entered the Environmental (In)Justice in Mni Sóta Makoce (MINNESOTA) Storytelling Contest. These works will be published on the websites of Saint Paul Almanac and University of St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership! Please stay tuned.
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