Metropolitan Community College is excited to announce the eighth year of a monthly presentation series on topics related to sustainability, energy, the environment and how they apply to you. We are committed to leading and fostering a sustainable environment for our community. Our partnerships include:
All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Please see below for access information for each event.
Previous sessions can be found on the SLPS YouTube channel.
2022-2023 events
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Friday,
December9th,2022
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Biochar: Multi-purpose Material Helping to Mitigate Climate Chnage featuring Michael Kaiser, Nash Leef, and Jedd Fischer
Biochar is a byproduct created through the specialized and controlled burning, or pyrolysis, of forestry and agriculture wastes. Biochar can improve soil health, water quality, and sequester carbon.
Michael Kaiser is an assistant professor at UNL in the Agronomy and Horticulture Department and his research primarily focuses on effects of land use, management and soil organic matter dynamics. Nash Leef is an Environmental Scientist for the City of Lincoln and co-owner of Salt Slope Farm and has assisted in the development of the Lincoln Biochar Initiative. Jedd Fischer is a Senior Project manager at NPPD, and is responsible for evaluating, developing, and coordinating new electrical generation strategy opportunitie
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See the recording on the SLPS YouTube channel
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View previous recorded sessions on our YouTube channel.
For more information about MCC sustainability, visit mccneb.edu/sustainability. Feedback on the Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series? Send it to sustainability@mccneb.edu.
