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8.17.11 — Sierra magazine says we're still cool (and greener)
UC Davis is greener and cooler this year, moving into the Top 10 of Sierra magazine’s annual ranking of the “greenest” colleges in the United States. UC Davis earned the eighth spot, up from 16 a year ago, on the magazine's “America’s Coolest Schools” list.
1.19.11 — Plastic bags, no, reusable bags, yes — and they are designer bags!
A tornado of plastic bags has touched down in the Design Museum, as part of the installation titled BAG (Bags Across the Globe): Designing to Reduce Waste, scheduled to run through March 11.
11.3.10 — World leaders to gather at Governors’ Global Climate Summit 3 at UC Davis
The Governors’ Global Climate Summit 3: Building the Green Economy will be Nov. 15 and 16 at UC Davis.
7.29.10 — Sac mayor: UC Davis helps region become green leader
Johnson praises campus ‘intellectual capital’ as contributing to green tech leadership
7.16.10 — New Tahoe education center emphasizes green
And blue, too, as in efforts to preserve the lake’s renowned clarity
5.14.10 — UC Davis takes the lead on clean energy, with Schwarzenegger's backing
UC Davis is taking a leadership role in spurring the innovations, ideas and dialogue that are needed to help create a clean energy future for Northern California — and beyond.
5.3.10 — Gulf oil spill has UC Davis wildlife expert on the scene
3.22.10 — UC Davis helps Uruguay reduce ag water pollution
Scientists are helping rice farmers in stop polluting their waterways.
2.11.10 — Dramatic changes in agriculture needed as world warms and grows
2.9.10 — Climate: Researchers say ‘tipping points’ may arrive without warning
A new University of California, Davis, study by a top ecological forecaster says it is harder than experts thought to predict when sudden shifts in Earth’s natural systems will occur.
8.10.09 — Construction starts at UC Davis' West Village; Grant supports goal of 'zero net energy' community
6.23.09 — UC Davis study asks: How green is our valley?
4.8.09 — Foolproof, low-thirst plants for California gardens
4.6.09 — UC Davis 'Arboretum All-Stars' now available in north-state nurseries
12.18.08 — Test-driving hybrid vehicles
Davis is monitoring100 families in Northern California who are test-driving 10 Toyota Priuses that are plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
7.16.08 — MBAs Design Urban Oasis for Sacramento Homeless
6.25.08 — Designing for a sustainable conscience
Design students at UC Davis are creating posters intended to raise awareness of the amount of waste generated in campus buildings that could have been recycled.
6.18.08 — UC Davis Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability
A new Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability office will coordinate universitywide efforts on sustainability, seed money will support new projects, and a new committee will advise the chancellor on sustainability.
4.28.08 — Study Finds More Fresh, Local Foods on Hospital Trays
11.19.07 — Energy for the future
UC Davis is engineering a sustainable future: Let us count the ways
10.27.07 — How green are we?
Sustainability Day 2007 celebrates many aspects of campus effort (with video).
9.21.07 — Museum plans year of eco-exhibitions
The UC Davis Design Museum announced a year of eco-exhibitions.
9.1.07 — A conversation on campus sustainability
5.8.07 — Farmers Market Brings Fresh Fruit, Veggies to Campus
9.29.06 — Green gardening education project awarded $141,139
Arboretum receives grant for new education programs.
10.21.05 — Key themes reflected in new faculty hiring
A competition to identify the campus's highest priorities will add new faculty positions to programs that include those that focus on sustainability.
3.10.05 — No Problem Keeping These Students 'Down on the Farm'
UC Davis' Market Garden offers the best of sustainable agriculture to both students and members of the surrounding community.
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