President Ruth Simmons and the Sidney E. Frank Foundation committed $350,000 last month to reducing carbon emissions at Brown and in the Providence community. Now, students and administrators are brainstorming how to put the money to work.
As the University's physical campus expands at a rapid pace, the plans for new buildings are energy efficient but do not necessarily meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards set by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Americans are anticipating skyrocketing heating costs this winter, but University officials say the cost of keeping campus warm probably won't go through the roof.
Armed with a budget of $5 million for energy efficiency this fiscal year, Facilities Management this summer began implementing initiatives suggested by the Energy and Environmental Advisory Committee.
Imagine seeing a sleek, flattering, unique cocktail dress that's not only affordable but also fashion-forward. Now imagine that it's made out of plastic bags, bottle caps and soda cans.
The University should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and seek to achieve carbon neutrality by fiscal year 2008, the Energy and Environmental Advisory Committee recommended in its report released Wednesday.
Student and community gardeners' fears that the Urban Environmental Lab's community garden would be threatened by the construction of the Walk were assuaged Thursday night as Facilities Management officials presented a plan to them that would relocate - not destroy - some plots.
The seventh annual RecycleMania competition drew to a close Saturday, and for the third consecutive year, Brown fell in the middle of the pack. A week before the competition ended, the University stood at 49th out of 77 colleges in the top category.
Though there is no sign from the White House as to when the war in Iraq might end, some Rhode Island state legislators are calling for a halt to the escalation of the fighting as President Bush's plan to send more U.S. troops to Baghdad and the restless Anbar province moves forward.
Four weeks into this year's intercollegiate RecycleMania competition, Brown is in 45th place out of 75 colleges in the Grand Champion category.
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