Green
Faculty Notebook: Faust Defends Humanities in Wake of SUNY Albany Cuts
University President Drew G. Faust delivered a rousing defense of the humanities and institutions of higher education, drawing extended applause from the professors gathered at yesterday’s Faculty meeting.
EU Representative Warns of Climate Change
European Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard warned of the impending effects of climate change and lauded the benefits of clean energy at a panel on the European perspective on international climate policy yesterday.
Architects of the Outdoors
The careful upkeep of Harvard’s landscape has its roots in vibrant horticultural exploration and continued commitment to sustainability.
Green '14
The first official freshman Brain Break took place in Annenberg Hall last night, featuring student leaders from various campus environmental groups who shared delicious treats and green-living tips with the class of 2014.
POSTCARD: Natural Capital
It is impossible to imagine Asia without its sacred rivers, vibrant oceans, teeming forests, and stunning landscapes, but the continent will soon face life without its natural treasures if it does not realize their true value.
Reduce, Reuse, Research?
In July 2008, University President Drew G. Faust declared her intention to bring Harvard to the forefront of a global sustainability push.
Students, Staff Join To Weatherproof Phillips Brooks House
Armed with caulk guns, foam insulation, and compact fluorescent light bulbs, sixty volunteers weatherproofed and made energy upgrades to the Phillips Brooks House yesterday.
Banner Stolen From Garden
The banner above the recently-opened Harvard Community Garden at 27 Holyoke Place was stolen Thursday night, according to a complaint filed with the Harvard University Police Department.
EAC Holds Earth Day Celebration
The Harvard College Environmental Action Committee hosted the annual Earth Day Festival on Saturday afternoon.
Harvard Garden Opens Officially
The Harvard Community Garden, which officially opened last weekend, was featured in this past weekend’s Earth Day celebration.
Professor Studies Arctic Climate Change
Next spring, James G. Anderson will embark on a “hunting expedition” to study greenhouse gas emissions in the Arctic, using instruments developed in his lab to measure methane and carbon dioxide emissions of the melting ice cap.
HUDS To Honor Earth Day With Green Dinner
Tonight’s dinner hasn’t traveled very far to get to your tray—most of it is locally and sustainably grown as part of Harvard University Dining Services’ Earth Day Dinner.
Camp Out, Save World
Three Harvard students huddle outside a tent in the middle of a deserted Harvard Yard facing the statue of John Harvard at midnight last semester.
GSD Experiments With Roofs
The Harvard Graduate School of Design removed 3,750 pounds of gravel from the roof of Gund Hall and replaced it with different amounts of organic substrate on Friday afternoon to test different cost-effective methods of green roof retrofitting.
