Sustainability: What is Sustainability?
Monday WBHM kicks off a weeklong series on issues of sustainability. From water to recycling to public policy, we’ll look at how Birmingham deals with resources and how that may change. While sustainability is a buzzword that attracts attention, what does it actually mean?
For an answer, WBHM’s Andrew Yeager sat down with UAB Engineering School Dean Iwan Alexander. He’s part of the Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center at UAB. Alexander starts with his personal definition.
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No historic museums were harmed in the making of this quiz. Can you score 11?
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Not sure how to support a friend with cancer? Survivors have advice
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