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U-M’s Climate Week 2025 aims to boost climate engagement
Building on more than 30 years of Earth Day celebrations, the University of Michigan is now planning an expanded Climate Week event for the fall.
Build and power: Abundance debate at U-M Climate Week
The Abundance debate at U-M Climate Week explored how expanding clean energy infrastructure can help meet rising power demand while advancing decarbonization.
Multifaceted and interconnected: How sustainability in Michigan Athletics is changing the game
At the ‘Sidelines to Solutions’ panel, Michigan Athletics leaders, faculty, and former student-athletes explored how sports can drive sustainability.
At U-M’s Climate + AI Panel, experts explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the fight against climate change
At U-M’s Climate + AI Panel, experts examined how artificial intelligence can both accelerate climate solutions and exacerbate energy, equity, and ethical challenges in the digital age.
Artistic approaches to an environmentally just world: where creative practice lives within Climate Week
Artists and scholars explored how creative practice can advance environmental justice, highlighting art’s power to reimagine material life cycles, sustainability, and reciprocity with nature.
Harvest Fest is a celebration of student and community efforts to achieve a just and sustainable food system
Students and community members celebrated sustainable food, climate action, and creativity at U-M’s 13th annual Harvest Fest.
Acts of joy and persistence at Climate Week’s EarthFest
Nearly fifty organizations came together at EarthFest to spread joy, persistence, and a shared commitment to environmental justice and sustainability.
University faculty and organizational leaders evaluate the structure and state of the energy sector and discuss pressing challenges
Faculty experts and industry leaders came together at Climate Week’s Energy 101 and Electric Utilities panel to unpack grid challenges, rising costs, and equitable clean energy solutions.
‘This is the software that powers our lives’: Diana Hernández on building a more equitable energy system
Hernández argues that energy infrastructure must be redesigned to ensure affordability, justice, and climate resilience for vulnerable communities.
Wawa Gatheru: “Rehearing revolution” to achieve an equitable future
Wawa Gatheru argues climate change exacerbates inequities and calls for “rehearsing revolution” through storytelling and activism to reimagine a just and inclusive future.
Granholm urges climate leaders to adopt ‘warrior ethos for planet’
Granholm called on climate leaders to embrace a ‘warrior ethos for the planet’ as a bold rallying call for action.
U-M sustainability report reflects 150 years of progress, sets stage for next era
The U-M sustainability report celebrates 150 years of progress while laying the groundwork for a bold new era of climate leadership and implementation.
U-M Climate Week Kickoff Event
U-M kicked off its first Climate Week with music, student voices, and bold commitments to climate leadership and action.
U-M’s Climate Week to feature Granholm, numerous activities
The University of Michigan is gearing up to host its first Climate Week, a series of engaging and innovative events focused on collaboration, engagement and collective action.
Climate Week community read: “The Mighty Red”
This fall, as part of Climate Week, the entire university community is invited to read “The Mighty Red,” a novel by Louise Erdrich.