Greenpeace releases guide to electronics
Campus department and outlet mesh well with organization's list.
Westar pays for environmental violation
The Topeka-based power company agreed to pay $500 million for violating the Clean Air Act.
From the farm to your plate
‘Food miles,’ pesticides and water affect how ‘green’ your food is.
Fired up about coal
Lawrence’s coal-fired plant contributes to high asthma rates, river pollution.
Studio completes trailhead project
Student-constructed structure complements overlook deck northeast of Lawrence.
Living the green life
Earth Day is just one day of 365 that this senior is environmentally conscious.
Rain garden completed on Earth Day
More than 200 volunteers plant 2,500 native Kansas plants.
Students help plant rain garden
Participants are volunteering to create the garden by the recreation center to celebrate Earth Day
Regents continue tuition freeze
Board commits to freezing of state university tuition of Kansas residents; passed Jayhawk Generations Scholarship.
Saving the planet, one roll at a time
Greenpeace rankings show students which toilet paper brands are environmentally friendly.
Student groups team up for environment
From Blue to Green, a sustainability movement, will host events between now and Earth Day.
Green Fair comes to University
About 30 booths will be on Stauffer-Flint Hall lawn to inform students about sustainability.
A garage sale at Stadium, where everything’s free
Freecycle.org will accept students’ unused items, give them away on Monday, and the leftovers will go to charity.
Pickens to discuss energy plan
Oil tycoon will speak about renewable energy today at the Dole Institute.
Rumored threats lead to debate cancellation
The Student Senate debate was canceled after ‘unsubstantiated rumors’ and anonymous phone threats surfaced.
Exercise machines to power Rec Center
Envision secured funding for technology that will let elliptical devices convert exercise into energy.
Play focuses on femininity
The Vagina Monologues will be presented in Hashinger Theater this weekend.
Group gardens to donate food
EARTH members plants vegetables and donates them to ECKAN Just Food Pantry, helping community, themselves
Anschutz to use wind energy for a year
Leaders will speak about sustainable energy in front of the library today.
Face scrubs can harm environment, health
Facial microbeads are made of plastic that can pollute water supplies.
Scientists to test new way to find oil
Researchers at the Kansas Geological Survey hope to increase state oil production with latest techniques.
Legislature approves coal power plants
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius might veto the bill that allows power plants in Holcomb.
Where your waste goes after it’s disposed
Follow the process your trash and recyclables go through after they’re tossed away.
Group wants more accessible fruit
In March, the Lawrence Fruit Tree Project will begin planting trees in the community.
Fire breaks out in 1900 block of Clifton Court
One woman suffered minor injuries.
Environmentalism on the decline in 2009
Americans are more concerned with economic issues.
How to eat sustainable sushi
Conservation organization offers a guide on how to make sure you’re eating environmentally-friendly sushi.
Bicyclists gain benefits from bailout plan
Government offers reward for businesses and employees who leave their cars at home.
How to have a green valentine’s day
Find roses, chocolates, wines and candles that are better for the Earth.
Group encouraging bars to recycle glass
Students for Bar Recycling is promoting green measures to decrease waste at drinking establishments.
Housing begins green competitions
The Jayhawker Towers and Scholarship Halls are each holding contests.
Biodiesel offers cheap alternative
Car owners can cut the cost of operating their vehicles by turning to vegetable oil fuel.
Law students explore biodiversity in Caribbean
Five students traveled to the Virgin Islands to study the effects of law on the environment.
Home appliances in standby drain energy
Unplugging appliances lowers electric bills by eliminating vampire energy.
Campus museums reduce hours
The Spencer Museum of Art and the Natural History Museum are working to save money and energy
Chi Omega bottle sculpture has a message
Used plastic changes fountain into an artistic reminder of sustainability in the new year.
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