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Apr 30, 2008

First Sustainability Coordinator appointment to be made

By Molly Smith

The application process for next year’s Campus Sustainability Coordinator position is currently underway. The position, a long-time goal of the Conservation and Recycling Committee, is designed to coordinate sustainability efforts across campus and to develop, implement and maintain a long-term campus sustainability plan.
“The primary goal of the Coordinator is to serve as a liaison […]

Apr 30, 2008

Seniors pledge to consider morality of work after college

By James Most

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The seniors are graduating—time to think about the “real world” and leave the posh luxury of campus life behind. For many seniors, the hunt for a job is on…with visions of student loans and health insurance dancing in their heads. Talking to seniors, it seems as though there is worry that their progressive ideals will […]

Mar 6, 2008

green bits

By Sophie Johnson

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+ March 03: Several restrictions on the Navy’s employment of mid-frequency sonars off the coast of California were upheld by a federal appeals court. This is significant because President Bush has attempted to exempt the Navy from environmental laws, but the appeals court agreed with an earlier ruling that questioned the constitutionality of Bush’s ruling.
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Feb 28, 2008

green bits

By Sophie Johnson

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+ February 27: The House of Representatives approved legislation to up renewable-energy tax incentives by getting rid of $18 billion in tax breaks that currently go to oil and gas companies. The bill has yet to pass in the Senate, and is likely to be vetoed by President Bush if it does.
source: grist.com
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Feb 28, 2008

Bridges approves funding for sustainability initiatives

By Gillian Frew

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George Bridges made an unexpected announcement at the main event of Focus the Nation in January. The college plans to establish a $100,000 revolving loan fund for sustainability initiatives, and to carve out a spot for the new position of Sustainability Coordinator, to be filled by a current student or recent graduate.
“When he actually announced […]