How ‘Going Under’ is Getting Greener
UCSF doctors are leading a national movement to protect patients and the environment from anesthesia-related pollution.
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Give to UCSFUCSF doctors are leading a national movement to protect patients and the environment from anesthesia-related pollution.
UCSF and a host of local volunteers celebrated the planting of 42 new trees on neighborhood streets surrounding the historic Parnassus Heights campus – kicking off a plan to renovate UCSF’s original home with updated research, education and health care facilities.
Every year, 10,000 liters of liquid helium are used by just two imaging facilities housed at UCSF’s Mission Bay campus managed by the UCSF Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine—enough to fill 625,000 birthday balloons.
UCSF hosted its first ever town hall highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability and how the UCSF community can support the University of California’s carbon neutrality goal.
The health care sector accounts for as much as 10% of the U.S. carbon footprint and 5% globally, according to recent studies. This sobering statistic has an upside: It means that changes in the industry can play a major role in addressing the climate crisis.
The awardees were celebrated at a luncheon Friday that showcased their extraordinary accomplishment and dedicated service to the UCSF community and beyond.
UC San Francisco is adding 15 new all-electric, zero-emission transit vehicles to the intercampus shuttle fleet that serves UCSF employees, faculty, students, patients and guests.
UCSF is adding 15 new all-electric, zero-emissions transit vehicles to the inter-campus shuttle network that serves UCSF employees, faculty, students, patients and guests.
More than 4,700 solar panels will be installed over the next three months on five structures at UC San Francisco and on the surface parking lot at UCSF Fresno.
The eighth annual UCSF Sustainability Awards Ceremony honored more than 75 sustainability champions at UCSF.
Fewer UCSF employees and students are driving alone to campus according to results from the University’s annual Commute Survey.
A new app allows UCSF students to be notified when there is leftover food from an event – providing food for students and reducing waste.
UCSF faculty, students, and staff members were recognized for their efforts in supporting and advocating for sustainability measures at the seventh annual Sustainability Awards in the Rock Hall Auditorium on June 20.
UCSF has launched a new partnership with Zipcar to offer a car-sharing program on campus.
Drivers of electric vehicles will find more charging stations around campus with more being added through early 2018.