 environmental sustainability at work
In a tradition as old as the University’s 1643 commitment “To advance Learning and perpetuate it to Posterity,” Harvard has looked to future generations. In recent years, it has become clear that our future is tied to the fate of the Earth. Through research, education, and “looking to its own house,” Harvard has, with remarkable rapidity, confronted a host of grave environmental challenges. Here are some of the ways Harvard is facing head-on “an inconvenient truth.”StoriesA letter from incoming President Drew Faust The biggest challenge of sustainability: Changing minds Green research involves rainbow of disciplines Harvard takes the LEED in green buildings ‘Life classes’ teach local, global ways to go green A deeper shade of green: Mission begun, not yet accomplished |
