Health and Urban Trees

Trees Can Help Improve Human Health, Especially Those That Are Most at Risk

Heat + Humidity = Energy Curtailment

By Melanie Stewart Many of you have likely heard of “energy curtailment”, when colleagues and students are asked to help the campus by using less energy on days when the combined heat and humidity put extra stress on campus energy systems.  A full explanation…

Human health and pollinators

The work of pollinators is connected to your health, and survival

A Plastic Pandemic

COVID-19 has highlighted our plastic problem, but Plastic Free July can help

Saving Energy & Water at Home

Even as you spend more time at home, you can still save energy and money

Healthy Gardens

Growing your own food can be rewarding and improve health, here are some resources to get your started

Victory Gardens

Locally grown food improves health, strengthens communities

Poison Prevention during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Nebraska Regional Poison Center and LiveGreen provide safety information as families spend more time at home

Healthier, Less Toxic Cleaning

Keep your family safe while effectively cleaning your home

Pandemic impacts transportation emissions

Active Transportation improves your health, and everyone else’s