Trinity College Dublin Endorses 'Fossil Fuel Treaty'
The recently signed treaty has three principles: end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production ("non-proliferation"); adopt renewable energy and economic diversification away from fossil fuels ("just transition"); and ensure an equitable plan for the wind down of existing fossil fuel production ("fair phase-out").
AASHE Publishes 2025 Annual Report
This report documents AASHE’s progress in 2025, reflecting the contributions of its members, partners and staff. It includes highlights from the 2025 conference and expo, membership, award winners, STARS, education programs, and more.
U California Riverside Adopts 'Climate Action & Adaptation Plan'
Approved at the end of 2025, the new plan provides a roadmap to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing climate resilience, and integrating climate justice and equity into campus operations and planning. It outlines 15 key actions with five of them taking immediate priority over the next three years.
QUNSD Publishes Scope 3 Quantification Guide
The recently published methodological guide from the Quebec University Network for Sustainable Development (Le Réseau universitaire québécois en développement durable) aims to share knowledge and expertise in emission accounting methods for Scope 3 emissions.
Mount Holyoke College Launches Climate Justice Lab
The college's new Climate Justice Lab aims to integrate climate justice at the core of the college's curriculum. Emphasizing interdisciplinarity and real-world practice, the initiative aims to graduate students who understand how climate change reshapes neighborhoods, economies and global rights.
U Minnesota Releases 'Carbon Credits for Food Recovery' Guide
The newly published, open-access guide from the university's Institute on the Environment shares findings from a two-year effort exploring opportunities for food recovery carbon credit programs to incentivize carbon emission reductions in Minnesota. It features a case study based on Carleton College's offset program with the Community Action Center-Northfield.
Mountain Empire CC Completes 767 KW Solar System
The community college recently completed a 767-kilowatt photovoltaic system at no capital cost through a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA). The solar panels were installed atop four buildings on campus. During the PPA period, the college expects to save approximately $622,000 in net avoided costs for electricity.
