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Student’s Corner

Posted on December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by student

Did you hear the exciting news? Earlier this week on Monday, December 19, the New York State Climate Action Council voted 19-3 to approve their much awaited Scoping Plan! The Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged climate act, climate council, climate plan, climate policy, electrification, net-zero, New York, Renewable energy, zero emissionsLeave a comment
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Posted on September 30, 2022September 29, 2022 by student

Almost two weeks ago, on Sunday, September 18th, Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico, almost exactly five years after the devastating Hurricane Maria. Hurricane Maria caused nearly 3,000 deaths Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Climate change, climate injustice, energy crisis, hurricanes, Puerto Rico, Renewable energyLeave a comment
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Student’s Corner

Posted on April 29, 2022April 28, 2022 by student

What is Community Solar and What Are its Benefits? Solar power has grown in popularity in the United States as a form of renewable energy. While rooftop solar panels are Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged community solar, green energy, Renewable energy, Solar energy, solar farm, solar power2 Comments

Careers in Sustainability

Posted on November 27, 2019November 22, 2019 by akadrie

Invested environmental activists hold sustainability practices dearly as a value or lifestyle. You’re probably gardening in your backyard as a hobby, supporting local farmers, or taking environment-focused courses but, have Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged green jobs, Renewable energy, Sustainability, sustainable livingLeave a comment

$1 Million Solar Power and Energy Storage Project Near Completion

Posted on November 25, 2019November 22, 2019 by akadrie

What was once a flat rooftop of the Goergen Athletic Center is now lined with rows of solar panels that will provide enough energy to offset the near net-zero office Read More …

Posted in  Energy ,  Go Green  , SustainabilityTagged NYSERDA, Renewable energy, REV Campus Challenge, solar array, Solar energy3 Comments

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