Events

Urban health challenges, from air pollution to social inequities, can be addressed with nature-based solutions like parks, trees, and green infrastructure. Research shows that just two hours a week in green or blue spaces is linked to lower stress, better heart health, and less loneliness.

On Thursday, August 22 at 12pm, join Dr. Rachel Keith to explore how projects like the Green Heart Project and Trager Microforest are revealing the powerful health benefits of nearby nature and what that means for the future of urban design.

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AI might seem invisible, but the environmental toll is real. Data centers that power artificial intelligence consume vast amounts of water and electricity, placing new strain on local ecosystems and public health. Communities across the country are already feeling the effects, often without knowing why.

On Thursday, September 19 at 12pm, join Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UC Riverside, to uncover the hidden footprint of AI and what it means for the future of sustainable, health-informed technology.

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