Sustainability
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MTA improves West End bus service
The Vanderbilt community will enjoy more bus routes and stops on West End Avenue as of Sept. 25, 2011. (Daniel Dubois/Vanderbilt University) Improvements to the Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority system begin Sept. 25, 2011, with expanded service along the busy West End corridor. Two new routes and… Read MoreSep 21, 2011
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Sustainability theme to mark Vanderbilt 2011-12 academic year
Issues of sustainability will be incorporated into many phases of the coming academic year at Vanderbilt. Read MoreAug 11, 2011
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It’s All Connected
The Sustainability Project sparks a campus dialogue about our relationship with the environment and commitment to its future (Neil Brake/Vanderbilt) Bangladesh, in South Asia, is a flat, low-lying land situated between the melting snowcaps of the Himalayas… Read MoreAug 1, 2011
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Reduce pollution on Air Quality Alert days and every day
Throughout the hot summer days, air pollutant levels can rise, contributing to reduced lung function, wheezing, coughing and possibly triggering asthma attacks. Prior to heading out the door each day, be sure to check the Air Quality Index, especially if you have asthma or other breathing problems. Read MoreJul 28, 2011
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Heat advisory means time to conserve energy
There are many things you can do to save energy during the summer heat. Read MoreJul 12, 2011
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Two Nashville juniors place third in national sustainability challenge
Students Catherine Caffey and Emily Alsentzer (Photo courtesy School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt) Two members of the School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt, Catherine Caffey and Emily Alsentzer, finished third out of 24 finalists in the Siemens We Can Change The World Challenge, a national… Read MoreMay 26, 2011