The Green Review

Less meat, more impact: The benefits of cutting back

UNB Sustainability

Posted: February 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Opinion



Reducing our consumption of meat can be beneficial for both our personal health, as well as the health of the environment. For our personal health, cutting back on meat can reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. From an environmental lens, intensive livestock farming is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a large contributor to climate change. If we can...

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Student Sustainability Fund: Automated sensor-integrated plant wall system

UNB Sustainability

Posted: February 10, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: News



The Student Sustainability Fund (SSF) provides students at UNB Fredericton (UNBF) with hands on learning and experience in a fast-growing sector. The projects carried out by students and their partners will help cultivate a culture of sustainability on campus and provide students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact at their university. The UNB Student Union (UNBSU) and UNB...

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Sustainability Research Champion: David Foord

UNB Sustainability

Posted: February 6, 2025 12:00:00 AM AST

Category: Sustainability Research Champions



Universities play a crucial role in achieving a sustainable future, especially through their research. Considering this, we are excited to highlight individuals and groups at UNB that have dedicated their time to pursuing sustainability-related research. Our newest Sustainability Research Champion is Dr. David Foord. Overview of your research I do both historical and social science research....

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