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Green Spaces Promote Community Health

WEBA green space, as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), refers to land that is partly or completely covered with grass, trees, shrubs, or other …

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Sustainability at WashU School of Medicine's Mallinckrodt …

WEBIt is no secret that healthcare has a massive impact on the environment. In fact, if global healthcare services were a country, they would amount to the fifth-largest …

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Angela Hobson Sustainability Washington University in St. Louis

WEBAngela Hobson teaches the Foundations of Public Health courses “Environmental Health” and “Epidemiology.” Hobson previously served as an adjunct faculty member at the …

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Mary Kate Cartmill

WEBMary Kate is a master’s student studying public health at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She has a B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and is …

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Community Engagement at WUSM

WEBOperations & Facilities Management Department strives to provide responsible stewardship for the long-term preservation and growth of WUSM’s physical assets while …

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A Student’s Journey to Integrate Climate into Medical Curriculum

WEBWritten by Communications Associate, Jarea Fang Climate change is a scary reality whether you’re on the leading edge of climate research or an individual …

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Climate Solutions: St. Louis Leads Midwest with New Building …

WEBNow more than ever, the climate crisis is on the minds of people all around the world. Due to the urgent need to implement effective solutions to this social and …

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Health Fair at School of Medicine Campus

WEBThe 2016 Health Happening Fair is taking place this Friday, February 5, 8a to 3p at the School of Medicine’s Eric P. Newman Education Center. Discover the many wellness …

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What a Pandemic Taught Us about Commuting

WEBWritten by student associate, Kyla Fung, Class of 2026 For many, one of the most drastic changes brought upon day-to-day life by the COVID-19 pandemic has been …

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Shutting the Sash: The Easiest Green Labs Habit

WEBBy Jarea Fang  Labs account for over 1.6 million square feet of space across WashU’s campuses, and in some cases, they can use 5 to 10 times …

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Tips for Safe and Effective Cleaning During COVID-19

WEBTip 2: Look for labels that attest safety for human and environmental health. Cleaning products that are clearly marked with third-party certifications (Safer Choice, …

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Academic Degrees & Programs Sustainability Washington …

WEBWashington University in St. Louis offers degrees and programs that allow students to learn about sustainability and prepare for the practice of addressing global challenges. …

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Let's Talk about Climate Anxiety Sustainability Washington

WEBWritten by Communications Associate, Jarea Fang It has been more than half a century since we first celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd, 1970. Since then, our …

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Turning Over a New Leaf: Leaf Blowers and Lawn Mowers

WEBAs we transition into autumn, leaves will soon begin to fall and scatter throughout lawns and streets. How will you manage your leaves this fall? Selecting the …

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The Need to Regulate Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs)

WEBSydney Welter is a senior majoring in Environmental Earth Sciences. She enrolled last fall in the Environmental Studies community internship program allowing her to work directly …

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Ensuring Food Security for Students

WEBOperation Food Search is a hunger relief organization that provides free food, nutrition education, and innovative programs proven to reduce food insecurity in …

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Hazardous & Nonstandard Materials Sustainability Washington

WEBHazardous materials, such as old batteries, televisions and fluorescent light bulbs, have the potential to wreak havoc on the natural environment and aren’t safe to throw away …

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Commitment to Racial Equity & Justice

WEBThe latest string of racial violence against Black Americans and the groundswell of popular support for the Movement for Black Lives, the surge in hate crimes and discrimination …

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