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Tag Archives: transportation

Winter Biking

February 14, 2017by susutah Leave a comment

Commuters who ride their bikes to work may be happier than their compatriots who drive solo. While cycling may not be feasible for all individuals, those who can partake may find relief […]

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Air Quality, Transportation

Clean Air For U

January 31, 2017by susutah 2 Comments

Ready, set, Clean Air for U Challenge! Clean Air for U begins tomorrow. Drive less to help clean the air. Log your walking, biking, riding transit, and carpooling trips at tinyurl.com/Ucleanair to see […]

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Air Quality, Education, Transportation

CLEAN AIR FOR YOU

January 24, 2017by susutah Leave a comment

By Ayrel Clark-Proffitt and Nate Bramhall, Sustainability Office. Originally posted on Jan. 23 2017. Drive less to help clean the air. Mobile sources, including personal vehicles, are responsible for nearly half of the […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, Education

Tackling Dirty Air

November 15, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

By Sarah Lappé, Communications Coordinator. Originally posted on Nov. 14, 2016. Utah’s winter inversion season is here, but this year Utah will have more clean, electric cars on the road […]

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Community Engagement, Energy
Man in University of Utah fleece charges his electric vehicle.

It’s Electric

September 15, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

Originally posted on September 12, 2016. The University of Utah and Salt Lake City have brought back the electric vehicle purchase program extending discounts on multiple makes and models. The […]

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Community Engagement, Transportation, Upcoming Event

5 Alternative Commuting Options to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

July 14, 2016by susutah 2 Comments

By Austin Holmes, student sustainability ambassador. Driving is a large issue in sustainability because it is a major contributor to pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. The Union of Concerned Scientists […]

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Air Quality, Community Engagement, Transportation

TAKING ACTION ON AIR QUALITY

June 30, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

Originally posted on June 27, 2016 By Ayrel Clark-Proffitt, campus engagement coordinator, University of Utah Sustainability Office. What’s your motivation? Why do you care about clean air? No matter your reason, July is […]

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Air Quality
white beach with two lounge chairs and an umbrella

What is ecotourism, really?

June 2, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

By Austin Holmes, Sustainability Office If you are looking for exciting ways to offset your carbon footprint, benefit local communities abroad, and strive for greater equity in the world while […]

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Climate Change
This photo represents the Cycle-chic movement.

Bike-along to Copenhagenize U of U

March 23, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

By Emerson Andrews, Sustainability Office Internationally renowned expert in urban-mobility, Mikael Colville-Andersen, comes to campus on April 6. There are times when multiple groups from all over campus come together […]

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Justice & Equity, Transportation, Upcoming Event

10 WAYS YOU CAN IMPROVE AIR QUALITY

February 2, 2016by susutah Leave a comment

Originally published in @theU on Feb. 1, 2016 By the University of Utah Sustainability Office Where does our winter pollution come from? It comes from three major categories: 57 percent […]

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Air Quality, Education, Energy

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