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EPIC Career Series: Jordan Graham, Illinois Commerce Commission 5/18, @12:00 – 1:00 pm CDT
There are a wide array of career pathways to choose from for young people with various skill sets and passions. To provide UChicago students with insight into the range of opportunities and what it’s like to work in these positions, EPIC is hosting a virtual career...
EPIC Event: Tracking the Next Oil Crisis: The Outlook for Oil Markets in a Decarbonizing World 5/17, @5:30 – 6:45 pm CDT
Oil and gas prices were high and rising prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the reasons for the trend are contentious. Some point to the pandemic recovery as a key driver. But others note that investment in new oil supplies has been insufficient to meet...
EPIC Event: Can the World Phase Out Fossil Fuels? A Look at Climate Policy in the Developing World, 4/10 @5:30 pm – 6:45 pm CDT
Developing countries represent a large source of potential future carbon emissions as they seek to rapidly industrialize their economies. Yet, if the world is to hold future warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, these countries must identify a cleaner model of growth that...
Earth Month 2022 – in case you missed it
Thank you to all of our program hosts, speakers, and attendees for a great EARTH MONTH 2022! If you were unable to make it to one of the events, check out the recordings below. Other recordings from the week will be added as available. Wednesday, April 20, 2022...
CEGU: Animals, Territories, Environments 4/29, 12:30pm
Discussion with Matthew Gandy (Cambridge) and Mindi Schneider (Wageningen) moderated by Neil Brenner and Victoria Saramago (UChicago) About this event The Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) is a proposal currently under development by a...
2022-2030 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan
University Announces Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan to Meet 2030 Goal Facilities Services Energy Services and Office of Sustainability On April 22, 2022, the University released a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan to meets its goal to reduce GHG...
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