What's Inside

E20 and late-model vehicles
(4/16/2008) A 13-month study conducted by U professor Dave Kittelson shows that E20--a blend of fuel containing 80 percent gasoline and 20 percent ethanol--has no negative impact on the drivability and maintenance of late-model cars and trucks.

UMM chancellor speaks to Congress
(4/4/2008) Chancellor Jacquie Johnson was chosen to testify before the U.S. Congress because of her leadership at the Morris campus, which is nearly energy self-sufficient.

Doing your part for the environment
(4/2/2008) Recycling offers opportunities for everyone to help reduce climate change, save energy, and conserve natural resources. Here are some tips from the University of Minnesota's Recycling Program.

Every napkin counts
(3/28/2008) Last fall, University Dining Services collected 78 tons of compost material from its kitchens and restaurants, and the UDS Green Team played a big role--helping the lunch crowd identify its compost-friendly waste.

Documenting carbon storage and biodiversity
(3/25/2008) A University of Minnesota professor's research in Costa Rica's dry tropical forests could help explain large-scale variations in the carbon cycle.