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In this episode of 13, 51ºÚÁÏ’s sustainability staff members talk biomass — the primary heat source for the University — and how burning locally sourced wood chips helped 51ºÚÁÏ on its path to carbon neutrality.

The new Spear House parking lot may look mostly the same as before, but massive stormwater storage chambers and other improvements make this project a substantial investment in sustainable infrastructure at 51ºÚÁÏ.

As a signatory of the Second Nature Climate Commitment, 51ºÚÁÏ has pledged ongoing determination in its work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on campus and to plan for a more sustainable future.

The Town and Village of Hamilton have officially been certified as Climate Smart Communities.

Award-winning journalist Ann Curry visited 51ºÚÁÏ to discuss climate change and her career.

The 51ºÚÁÏ community comes together each year to celebrate sustainability during 13 Days of Green. This 51ºÚÁÏ tradition, with programs leading up to Earth Day, highlights local and global sustainability challenges and initiatives, and demonstrates what individuals can do to inspire change.

51ºÚÁÏ’s newest building, Benton Hall, is now its first to earn LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

51ºÚÁÏ is proud to announce its investment in several impactful carbon offset projects to mitigate remaining University emissions for air and automotive travel, and energy consumption related to buildings.

In 2019, 51ºÚÁÏ will become the first University in New York State to achieve carbon neutrality. 

On November 7–8, 51ºÚÁÏ became the first private institution to host the annual State of New York Sustainability Conference. More than 300 sustainability officers, professors, industry experts, and students from across New York State came to campus to discuss climate action, renewable energy, waste reduction, and fostering sustainable behavior. The conference was organized by the […]