Microplastics can be found in the food we eat, the water we drink, the clothing we wear, the oceans in which we swim and even the air we breathe.
Sustainability
The SALA & Duke Summit on Climate and Sustainability forged new connections between attendees representing a wide variety of sectors.. Immersive breakout experiences on May 22 included West Campus, Duke Forest, Duke Gardens, Duke Athletics, and the Lemur Center.
Doctoral students, staff and faculty organized the symposium on April 8: Innovative Strategies for Addressing Climate-Related Health Challenges.
Participants of the the Southeastern Student Sustainability Conference chose from among excursions, including a campus sustainability walking tour which passed through Duke Gardens.
April 3, 2025
Oceans Week Highlights Duke Scholarship, Local Sustainable Seafood
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March 30, 2025
Sustainable Conversations: Language Classes Incorporate Climate Study Into Learning
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Tyler Ratcliffe is a Duke undergraduate powering up the future through leadership on campus as an “energy evangelist.” Photo by Bill Snead/University Communications and Marketing
Duke Forest is not just a popular public recreation area; it's a place for climate professionals to conduct research that advances our understanding of environmental change. Photo by Kirsten Khire
Duke Forest served as a major site of climate research, with 65 new and ongoing research projects in 2024.
November 26, 2024
Duke’s Energy Week Drives Dialogue on Clean Energy
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November 25, 2024
What Are the Effects of Lithium Mining on Water Quality?
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Solar panels atop the Nicholas School of Environment's Grainger Hall. Duke will be using 50 percent renewable electricity in 2025 when three new off-campus solar installations come online. Photo by Bill Snead
Duke Chapel lit up green for Earth Day 2024. Photo from University Communications & Marketing.
