SUNY Old Westbury Receives $200M for Energy Efficiency
The New York State governor announced recently a $200 million investment for Old Westbury's Natural Sciences Building. The deep energy retrofit is expected to make the building 50 percent more energy efficient and will include a geothermal system for heating and cooling, modernized teaching laboratories, a new campus greenhouse, a green roof, and collaboration spaces for teaching and co-curricular activities.
College of the Atlantic Eliminates All Disposable Plasticware
The college's new reusable to-go program includes stainless steel containers, mugs and sporks, replacing an estimated 50,000 pieces of disposable plastic. The college signed Post-Landfill Action Network's Break Free From Plastics pledge in 2019. The program is supported by grant funding from the Marine Debris Foundation.
San Francisco State U Introduces Climate Justice Graduation Requirement
Beginning in fall 2025, all undergraduate learners must complete the Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action requirement. After completing this requirement, students will be able to analyze sustainability challenges and identify solutions to address the root causes of environmental and climate injustices.
U California Berkeley Introduces Climate and Society Center
The new research center is aimed at accelerating California's transition to renewable energy and zero-carbon emissions through research and community collaboration. It will address the need for scientific analysis in environmental justice advocacy, providing the data and insights necessary for developing effective and equitable climate policies.
Second Nature Announces Climate Luminary Honors Recipients
Six colleges and universities were recently recognized as Climate Luminary Honors by Second Nature for their leadership and innovative approaches to addressing climate challenges across five categories—decarbonization, justice, community, workforce, and research—alongside a special award for Climate Resiliency in Action.
