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United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
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United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island hosts British delegation, building on transatlantic blue economy collaboration to create jobs and protect marine environments.
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The British Consulate-General Boston and the University of Rhode Island brought together over 80 legislators, academics and industry leaders for a summit celebrating transatlantic collaboration on the blue economy.
"As an island nation, the UK
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KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Feb. 14 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news:
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United Kingdom and Rhode Island Celebrate Blue Economy Partnership at University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island hosts British delegation, building on transatlantic blue economy collaboration to create jobs and protect marine environments.
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The British Consulate-General Boston and the University of Rhode Island brought together over 80 legislators, academics and industry leaders for a summit celebrating transatlantic collaboration on the blue economy.
"As an island nation, the UKhas always looked to the sea, and today we're at the forefront of marine tech, ocean science and sustainable ocean industries," said British Consul General David Clay MBE. "Rhode Island is a natural partner, with URI's outstanding oceanography research and the state's leadership on blue economy. Our collaboration aims to drive innovation that protects our oceans and creates jobs on both sides of the Atlantic."
"The University of Rhode Island has played a key role in the state's $5 billion blue economy by conducting cutting-edge ocean science research, preparing students for high-quality jobs, and partnering with stakeholders from industry and government," said Bethany Jenkins, URI vice president for Research and Economic Development. URI looks forward to building upon current relationships with the UK and establishing new initiatives that would be beneficial to URI students and faculty, and the rest of Rhode Island."
"The transatlantic partnership between URI and the UK helps to advance innovation in ocean science and marine tech on both sides of the pond. We in the Ocean State are very excited by the opportunities ahead and look forward to working with our UK counterparts to move this important work forward," said Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor.
The event featured a panel discussion with UK and Rhode Island leaders exploring collaborative efforts in ocean research, conservation and technology, followed by a reception to strengthen relationships and spark future partnerships.
In addition to the Consul General, a delegation of three British officials travelled from the UK for the event:
* Dave Stone, Chief Scientist, UK Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
* Katherine Ryder, Deputy Director for Government Reviews, Natural England
* Jon Boswell, Head of Nature Finance Strategy, UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
Joint engagement on ocean planning has created a sustained, two-way learning opportunity as both regions work to balance economic development with ocean and coastal stewardship. This collaboration connects practitioners, resource users, particularly commercial fishermen, researchers, and graduate students, to share knowledge across policy, science, and lived experience. It has generated publications, tested decision-support tools, and supported mentoring that turns research into practical marine planning strategies. Beyond bilateral exchange, this collaboration contributes to global dialogue and offers a replicable model for building a resilient and sustainable blue economy.
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About University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is a global education leader and the state of Rhode Island's flagship public research institution. URI offers its undergraduate, graduate, and professional students distinctive educational opportunities designed to meet the global challenges of today's world and the rapidly evolving needs of tomorrow. Founded in 1892, URI now enrolls more than 17,000 students and has earned the prestigious Carnegie R1 designation for high research activity. As a land- and sea-grant institution, URI is a key driver of economic development in Rhode Island and contributes significantly to the health and vitality of the state and New England region. Discover more at uri.edu.
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Original text here: https://www.uri.edu/news/2026/02/united-kingdom-and-rhode-island-celebrate-blue-economy-partnership-at-university-of-rhode-island/
UCLA Law School: Is China an Environmental Savior - Alex Wang Says It's Complicated
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following Q&A on Feb. 13, 2026, with law professor Alex Wang:
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Is China an environmental savior? Alex Wang says it's complicated
Though China was once viewed as a climate villain, the country now dominates the global supply chains of solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. Just this month, Chinese manufacturer BYD overtook Tesla as the world's biggest maker of EVs. It's the latest example of how China's focus on clean technology is setting the pace for the rest of the world as
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following Q&A on Feb. 13, 2026, with law professor Alex Wang:
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Is China an environmental savior? Alex Wang says it's complicated
Though China was once viewed as a climate villain, the country now dominates the global supply chains of solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. Just this month, Chinese manufacturer BYD overtook Tesla as the world's biggest maker of EVs. It's the latest example of how China's focus on clean technology is setting the pace for the rest of the world asthe Trump administration hits the brakes. This reversal may seem relatively new, but it is actually the result of strategic policy decisions made by China over several decades, says UCLA School of Law professor Alex Wang, whose new book, Chinese Global Environmentalism (Cambridge University Press), gets to the heart of the issue. In this Q&A, Wang expands on some of the arguments in the book.
China seeks global recognition as a leader on climate change action even as it remains the largest annual emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. How do you see China trying to strike a balance between those two identities?
China's pursuit of green development began more than two decades ago, driven by a complex set of pragmatic motives: the need for energy security; the opportunity to lead in fast-growing industries such as solar photovoltaics, wind turbines, batteries, and electric vehicles; widespread domestic pollution that sparked social unrest; and damage to its global reputation as the world's largest polluter. For anyone concerned with the environment, there are still strong reasons to worry about China. Its emissions and ecological impact remain the largest in the world. At the same time, its clean energy buildout is unprecedented in history, creating the conditions for emissions to begin declining. But the path ahead is long. In the book, I argue that China's developmental drive toward green growth is ultimately a positive force for the planet. Decarbonization is more likely to succeed when tied to economic self-interest than when driven solely by moral obligation or foreign pressure.
How do you make sense of these seemingly contradictory narratives about China after three decades of working in this space?
China is no more an environmental savior than we in the U.S. are. It's a nation of 1.4 billion people with rising material demands, while also serving as the world's factory for ever-growing global consumption. We have to confront the reality that humanity is on track to exceed the planet's ecological limits. Yet China is like a massive ocean liner slowly changing course -- it is beginning to take meaningful steps in several key areas.
What is something surprising that you think readers will learn from your book?
As a lawyer, I focus on norms. In Chinese Global Environmentalism, we see China actively reshaping global norms to better align with its own interests -- through diplomacy, economic statecraft, development cooperation, and a green ideology. I argue that this evolution can be beneficial for the planet, even as it carries risks and requires China to engage more carefully with international concerns.
In the U.S., there is a debate over "abundance" and how best to quickly build clean energy, housing, and transportation. What are some of the lessons, and warnings, in China's ability to get things done, what you label as a "good" environmental authoritarianism?
The U.S. environmental law framework was designed to curb the worst excesses of mid-20th-century industrial growth. It was remarkably effective, leading to vast improvements in public health and environmental quality in the U.S. and beyond. China illustrates a different model: addressing development's harms by deploying clean energy and infrastructure at scale and speed. The U.S. can learn from this, while still upholding values of transparency, participation, and accountability. We need our process, but we also need to recognize when it's time to move forward and get things built. This is easier said than done, but it will involve allowing process but also setting time limits on litigation and deliberation, as California has already begun to do in some instances.
As you visit other law schools to talk about the book, what do you hope law students and academic colleagues will take away from the book or ask you about?
My hope is to build a better understanding of China -- one that helps us engage constructively as a global community in working toward shared environmental goals. There are many people here in the U.S. working on China policy issues who have limited direct experience with the country. I want to inform the public debates so we have a more accurate assessment of the risks and opportunities at play.
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Original text here: https://law.ucla.edu/news/china-environmental-savior-alex-wang-says-its-complicated
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor Speaks at UCLA Law
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news:
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at UCLA Law
Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the Supreme Court of the United States visited UCLA School of Law on Feb. 6, sharing insights on law, public service, and leadership. During her visit, Justice Sotomayor urged students not to be bystanders in civic engagement, encouraging them to get involved in causes like voting rights, writing to elected officials, or supporting public interest groups.
"One thing you can't do
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news:
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at UCLA Law
Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the Supreme Court of the United States visited UCLA School of Law on Feb. 6, sharing insights on law, public service, and leadership. During her visit, Justice Sotomayor urged students not to be bystanders in civic engagement, encouraging them to get involved in causes like voting rights, writing to elected officials, or supporting public interest groups.
"One thing you can't dois give up. Do something," she said.
Justice Sotomayor shared her belief that law is fundamentally about relationships and making life better, and she explained that effective advocacy requires connecting with the mind and the heart. Doing that, she stressed, requires clear communication and genuine curiosity.
"This was an amazing opportunity," says Michael Waterstone, UCLA Law's dean, who introduced Justice Sotomayor at the event. "She is a remarkable jurist and person, and it's not every day that students get to meet and speak with one of the great legal leaders of our time. Her thoughtfulness, candor, and dedication to the legal profession made a deep impact on everyone who was there."
Justice Sotomayor joined the Supreme Court in 2009 and is the first Latina to serve on the nation's highest court.
She said she realized early on that life could be short and that she needed to make every moment count. She also noted that while every career includes routine or repetitive tasks, students should always look for opportunities to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges.
Justice Sotomayor also spoke about how unexpected encounters can shape a career and encouraged students to remain adaptable. Having a plan matters, she said, but so does the willingness to "shuffle the playbook" when circumstances change.
One changing circumstance is that Justice Sotomayor is now in the minority in some Court decisions. She welcomes what she called "the role [I have] been given in society" to offer a different perspective.
"I have a wonderful job in that I get to speak my mind," she said. "I get to be judged, not by my colleagues, but by history."
The conversation was moderated by Kevin Johnson, president of California Unity Bar, which sponsored the event. "In gracious fashion, with wit and wisdom, Justice Sotomayor inspired law students, judges, and attorneys," he says. "Responding to student questions with humanity as well as intelligence, Justice Sotomayor demonstrated just why she is a 'wise Latina,' words she spoke at an academic conference years ago that made her famous."
Mehek Boparai '26 called Justice Sotomayor's visit "an incredible experience. I got to witness how genuine and warm she is as a person and as a public figure." Boparai asked the Justice what skills young attorneys should develop to be strong advocates. "What left the strongest impression was how practical her advice was," Boparai says. "She emphasized the importance of being a strong legal writer and communicator, which gave my peers and me a tangible goal to achieve."
Beyond those goals, Justice Sotomayor encouraged students to do more. "It is you young people who follow us who have the intelligence, resources, and, I hope, the heart to leave the world better," she said. "Believe in yourselves the way I believe in you."
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Original text here: https://law.ucla.edu/news/us-supreme-court-justice-sonia-sotomayor-speaks-ucla-law
Saint Leo University, Albertus Magnus High School Announce Strategic Catholic Education Partnership
SAINT LEO, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University, Albertus Magnus High School Announce Strategic Catholic Education Partnership
New collaboration strengthens college pathways rooted in faith, values, and student success
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Saint Leo University and Albertus Magnus High School have announced a new strategic Catholic education partnership designed to strengthen academic pathways, deepen mission alignment, and expand student-centered opportunities for learners pursuing higher education grounded in faith, values, and service.
Rooted in a
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SAINT LEO, Florida, Feb. 14 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University, Albertus Magnus High School Announce Strategic Catholic Education Partnership
New collaboration strengthens college pathways rooted in faith, values, and student success
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Saint Leo University and Albertus Magnus High School have announced a new strategic Catholic education partnership designed to strengthen academic pathways, deepen mission alignment, and expand student-centered opportunities for learners pursuing higher education grounded in faith, values, and service.
Rooted in ashared Catholic identity, the partnership reflects both institutions' commitment to forming ethical leaders while placing students at the center of the educational experience. Through this collaboration, students at Albertus Magnus High School will gain earlier exposure to college life, clearer guidance through the admissions process, and increased confidence as they prepare for the transition from high school to higher education.
"This partnership embodies the heart of Catholic education, walking with students as they discover who they are and who they are called to become," said Dr. Jim Burkee, president of Saint Leo University. "By collaborating with Albertus Magnus High School, we are creating a supportive, student-focused pathway that helps young people move forward with purpose, clarity, and confidence."
The collaboration will include coordinated advising, joint programming, campus visits, and mission-centered initiatives that encourage students to engage early, ask questions, and feel supported throughout their educational journey.
"Our students thrive when they feel known, supported, and inspired," said Joseph Tweed, head of school at Albertus Magnus High School. "This partnership with Saint Leo University expands opportunities for our students while reinforcing the values-based education that is central to our mission."
Saint Leo University, one of the nation's oldest Catholic universities, and Albertus Magnus High School, a respected Catholic secondary institution in New York, share a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and service to others. Together, they are creating meaningful opportunities that empower students to pursue their goals with confidence and purpose.
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Original text here: https://www.saintleo.edu/about/stories/news-and-events/saint-leo-university-albertus-magnus-high-school-announce-strategic
NC State Researchers to Discuss Alternative Proteins at AAAS Annual Meeting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 14 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NC State Researchers to Discuss Alternative Proteins at AAAS Annual Meeting
A seemingly intractable problem appears on the horizon: A growing world population needs access to more sources of protein without the corresponding growth in available land to produce the animals and plants necessary to provide that protein.
Plant-based meats, cell-cultivated meats and fermentation-derived ingredients are all emerging as complements to traditional meat protein sources - livestock, poultry and
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 14 -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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NC State Researchers to Discuss Alternative Proteins at AAAS Annual Meeting
A seemingly intractable problem appears on the horizon: A growing world population needs access to more sources of protein without the corresponding growth in available land to produce the animals and plants necessary to provide that protein.
Plant-based meats, cell-cultivated meats and fermentation-derived ingredients are all emerging as complements to traditional meat protein sources - livestock, poultry andseafood. But can these technologies scale up in time to help feed 10 billion people by 2050? How sustainable are these technologies? And do consumers even want them?
A trio of NC State researchers will tackle these and other questions during a discussion panel, titled "Can Alternative Proteins Feed 10 Billion People?" at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MST) on Friday, Feb. 13.
NC State researchers Khara Grieger and Katariina Koivusaari organized the panel, along with moderator Katherine Consavage Stanley from Duke University.
During the panel, NC State's Minliang Yang will make a presentation on the environmental impacts and cost feasibility of plant proteins.
The annual meeting's focus, "science at scale," seems the perfect venue for a discussion about alternative proteins, Grieger said.
"It's important just to have the conversation around what kind of future we should or could have with alternative proteins to meet the growing demands for protein," Grieger, an NC State assistant professor and extension specialist in applied ecology, said. "There are potential benefits, including food-security aspects. But there are other components to consider when we think about sustainable food systems, including social and environmental issues."
Technical hurdles remain in the race to bring alternative proteins to scale, Koivusaari said.
"There's still a lot of interesting technical work going on, and this panel session discusses not only cell-cultivated, but also plant-based meat analogs," Koivusaari, a postdoctoral research scholar with NC State's Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, said. "There are still technical hurdles and consumer-acceptance challenges. And we need more information on various aspects of sustainability."
That's one of the issues that Yang, an assistant professor of food, bioprocessing and nutrition sciences at NC State, focuses on in her research.
"The whole idea behind sustainable proteins is to provide an option so people have choices," Yang said. "To assess the sustainability of these proteins, we mainly use two approaches in my research program. One is called a life-cycle assessment, which quantifies environmental impacts of plant proteins, and the other is a techno-economic analysis to assess the cost feasibility of producing plant proteins. We analyzed different plant proteins - pea and lentil - and compared them with animal proteins, as well as what would happen if people chose different types of diets - current U.S. diets, vegetarian diets, Mediterranean diets, for example - and found that there are environmental savings if we have more plant proteins."
Fermentation technologies, including precision fermentation, are another method of producing more proteins. Grieger said that advancements here could be important in feeding more people a variety of foods.
"When we talk about alternative proteins, I think people automatically jump to think about cell-cultivated meats and seafoods," she said. "But there are many other applications that I think could have a different trajectory. If we think about precision fermentation, what if we were able to create butter or ice cream that actually tastes like butter and ice cream, but doesn't involve any animals?"
Grieger, who also serves as associate director of policy and outreach for NC State's Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein as well as co-director of knowledge transfer for the STEPS Center, adds that consumers need to be informed - and listened to - as sustainable proteins are developed.
"The work that we're doing is really framed within the broader concept of responsible innovation," Grieger said. "We are not interested in just developing new food technologies in a silo, in a vacuum, and trying to push them out to people, and trying to convince people that this is the way to go. Instead, we're trying to understand more about the technologies, how we can scale them up, how we can make them more cost-effective, nutritious and tastier. But also, how can we make sure that they're sustainable, that they actually provide an environmental and societal benefit?"
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"Can Alternative Proteins Feed 10 Billion People?"
Organizers: Khara Grieger and Katariina Koivusaari, North Carolina State University; Katherine Consavage Stanley, Duke University
Presented: Feb. 13, 2026, at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona
Synopsis: By 2050, global demand for protein is expected to surge. Innovative approaches such as plant-based meats, cell-cultivated meat, and fermentation-derived ingredients are emerging to complement conventional livestock, poultry, and seafood production. While these technologies offer promise for improving food security and sustainability, they also raise complex questions about scalability, public acceptance, sustainability, and policy. Can alternative proteins scale to meet demand in an environmentally and socially responsible way? And what are the sustainability implications of scaling up alternative protein products? This session explores the broader landscape of alternative proteins through the lens of environmental and social trade-offs, life cycle and techno-economic assessments, and the policy implications. Attendees will gain an understanding of both the potential benefits and limitations of these emerging technologies, grounded in current data and critical analysis. The session will be particularly relevant to those interested in science-policy interfaces, sustainability, and the responsible innovation of food systems.
"Environmental Impacts and Cost Feasibility of Plant Proteins"
Speaker: Minliang Yang, NC State University
Presented: Feb. 13, 2026, at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona
Summary: To shift the food system toward a more sustainable future, it is crucial to comprehend not only the environmental advantages of plant proteins but also to create cost-competitive options that are readily accessible to consumers in the market. This talk will discuss the trade-offs between costs and environmental impacts of plant proteins from diverse sources, and the development of the life-cycle sustainability assessment framework in sustainable proteins.
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Original text here: https://news.ncsu.edu/2026/02/nc-state-researchers-to-discuss-alternative-proteins-at-aaas-annual-meeting/
CMU's Thermal Energy Networks Expands Under Rugby Pitch
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news:
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CMU's Thermal Energy Networks Expands Under Rugby Pitch
In October 2025, CMU broke ground on the next phase of its Thermal Energy Network (TEN) system, a means of heating and cooling CMU's campus using geothermal energy. The project is one of the most significant geothermal expansions in recent campus history and is driven by the future of campus energy efficiency in mind.
The expansion of CMU's TEN is taking place underneath the rugby pitch field, where crews are installing hundreds of underground
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Feb. 14 -- Colorado Mesa University issued the following news:
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CMU's Thermal Energy Networks Expands Under Rugby Pitch
In October 2025, CMU broke ground on the next phase of its Thermal Energy Network (TEN) system, a means of heating and cooling CMU's campus using geothermal energy. The project is one of the most significant geothermal expansions in recent campus history and is driven by the future of campus energy efficiency in mind.
The expansion of CMU's TEN is taking place underneath the rugby pitch field, where crews are installing hundreds of undergroundwells and miles of piping that will move heat energy to and from nearby residence halls and other campus buildings, like Escalante Hall. The pipes beneath the rugby pitch allow air to optimally move between buildings, keeping them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter based on building needs. When heat is not in use, it is stored underground.
By expanding the shared system, CMU can continue to serve more buildings with greater efficiency than traditional heating and cooling methods, and the benefits are integrated across campus in unique ways. By implementing a TEN system, CMU saves $1.5 million in energy costs each year, and $12 million since its implementation in 2008. These costs trickle down into CMU's ability to keep student costs down and prioritize spending in other ways.
Set to be completed before Commencement in May, the new bore field will increase the campus geothermal system's capacity by approximately 45 to 50% and 79% of campus buildings will be either fully connected or partially tapped into the geothermal grid, a significant expansion that positions CMU for long-term resilience. Come May, drilling will be finalized, the field restored and new sod installed so the area can return to full use.
The most recent phase of the TEN expansion occurred during the 2024 Spring semester. The Colorado Energy Office granted CMU a $400,000 Geothermal Energy Grant to help expand its current system to connect the Jac Kephart Fine Arts Building, the Tomlinson Library and others. CMU's geo-exchange system is a Heat Beneath Our Feet national feature project through the Western Governors' Association, led by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Geo-exchange systems, like the one at CMU, showcase how heat from the earth can support the heating and cooling needs of Western states.
As the nation is in its early stage of the adoption of geo-exchange potential, CMU has long been saving energy and has plans to continue expanding its efficient heating and cooling capacity as the campus continues to grow.
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Original text here: https://www.coloradomesa.edu/now/2026/february/cmus-thermal-energy-networks-expands-under-rugby-pitch.html
Binghamton University: Nature's CODE - Blueprint for Leadership Development
BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Nature's CODE: A blueprint for leadership development
Life coach and author Linal Harris brings his unique leadership building presentation to Binghamton University.
By Kim Mousseau
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, as part of Black History Month at Binghamton, executive life coach, author, and entrepreneur Linal Harris spoke at ITC's Engineering and Science Building rotunda, sharing insights on developing intuitive leadership in a fast-evolving world.
In his talk, "Nature's Leadership Code," Harris draws on his experiences
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BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Nature's CODE: A blueprint for leadership development
Life coach and author Linal Harris brings his unique leadership building presentation to Binghamton University.
By Kim Mousseau
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, as part of Black History Month at Binghamton, executive life coach, author, and entrepreneur Linal Harris spoke at ITC's Engineering and Science Building rotunda, sharing insights on developing intuitive leadership in a fast-evolving world.
In his talk, "Nature's Leadership Code," Harris draws on his experiencestrekking with gorillas and going on safari in Uganda and Rwanda to identify six instinctive leadership archetypes inspired by the animal world, and the lessons to be learned from how they lead, adapt, and endure. Harris believes that natural laws are foundational to learning and action, and that patterns, systems, and principles from nature can inform more effective leadership.
Harris's CODE represents Clarity of purpose, Observation and awareness, Determination of action, and Empowerment. He compares these principles to behaviors in the animal kingdom, where animals understand their purpose, stay aware of their surroundings, act intentionally, and support their group. He suggests these "jungle" rules can be adapted to develop effective leaders in today's business environment.
Harris's presentation was interactive, and throughout the talk he asked questions of audience members and provided opportunities for those in attendance to share their thoughts, reflections, and aspirations. Audience members completed a short test to determine which of the six animal archetypes best fit; through guided exercises and a robust Q&A, Harris encouraged participants to identify their values and envision their future paths, using the archetypal persona as a model to understand their strengths.
Harris encouraged the audience to develop these core soft skills, emphasizing that communication, negotiation, and leadership are often more valuable than technical knowledge alone. He urged student leaders to adopt these practices now to better achieve their future goals.
"I want you to consider your life a decade from now," Harris said. "Some of you may pursue a CEO track, senior leadership roles, or become change makers and activists. I encourage you to reflect on your aspirations and to see yourself there right now. And the reason why is that I'm speaking to that person. I'm speaking to that future version of you tonight."
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Original text here: https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/6065/natures-code-a-blueprint-for-leadership-development
