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A paper co-authored by Allison Leach, a doctoral student in 91制片厂鈥檚 natural resources and earth systems science program and a research associate in the , received the Campus Sustainability Research Award from the (AASHE) at that organization鈥檚 annual meeting recently.

Leach听and her co-authors听were honored for their paper 鈥�,鈥� published in the April 2017 issue of . Leach was a guest editor on that special issue that focused on nitrogen footprints.

鈥淎 nitrogen footprint connects our everyday choices such as food, utilities and transit to nitrogen pollution in the environment. Reducing our nitrogen footprint is vital because it can negatively impact not only the environment but also human health, from effects like smog and acid rain to global climate change,鈥� says Leach.

AASHE received 230 entries that resulted in听10 winners听in three categories. Winners were announced during the annual AASHE Conference & Expo in San Antonio, Texas. Entries were judged on overall impact, innovation, stakeholder involvement, clarity and other criteria specific to each category.

鈥淭he 2017 award winners demonstrate an inspiring passion for solving some of the world鈥檚 most complex challenges. They are truly pioneering the campus sustainability movement,鈥� says AASHE executive director Meghan Fay Zahniser.

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