KEARNEY – Joe Haag is working to aid corn plant growth and crop productivity while finding a way to combat climate change. A University of Nebraska at Kearney biology student from Grand Island, Haag is studying with UNK biology professor Paul Twigg on his student research project. The work is focused on small plots of corn treated with biochar, a by-product from processing biofuels – in this case, switchgrass. The goal of the experimental plantings is to increase the soil’s microbial … [Read more...]
UNK reveals long-term sustainability plan
Lear More About UNK’s Sustainability Plan http://www.unk.edu/about/sustainability/index.php By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is implementing a long-term plan to improve its environmental impact. “We need to be a thoughtful leader in how we address sustainability,” said Lee McQueen, UNK director of facilities. “We’re making incremental progress to get toward our long-term goal of significantly reducing our environmental footprint and … [Read more...]
Kleeb’s UNK talk to focus on global, regional environmental issues
KEARNEY – Jane Kleeb, editor and founder of Bold Nebraska, will speak at the University of Nebraska at Kearney about global and regional environmental issues. Kleeb’s talk is 7 p.m. Monday (April 25) in Copeland Hall room 140 on the UNK campus. She will discuss the relationship between global climate change and mass extinction of animals, environmental issues associated with energy extraction, water pollution and other topics. Kleeb’s presentation is free and open to the public. The … [Read more...]
UNK hosting lecture on public health threats associated with global warming
Contact: Dr. Peter Longo, 308.865.8039, longo@unk.edu Lecture on Health Effects of Climate Change Speaker: Dr. Wendy Ring Location: Founders Hall 2210, UNK campus Date: 7 p.m. Sunday KEARNEY – Wendy Ring, who is bicycling across the U.S. to illustrate the public health threats associated with global warming, is giving a free public lecture at the University of Nebraska at Kearney on climate change. Ring will speak at 7 p.m. Sunday at Founders Hall room 2210 on the UNK … [Read more...]
