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What is UConn doing about its carbon footprint?

April 26, 2017carbon footprint doing UConn

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What is UConn doing about its carbon footprint?

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UConn is taking many steps to lessen its carbon footprint! The Eco-Madness competition is a water and energy conservation competition held each year on campus. Previous competitions have resulted in tons of carbon dioxide avoided from being released into the atmosphere because of conservation measures. UConn is also a signatory of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, which means that the University must attain carbon neutrality by 2050. Since being signed in 2008, UConn has already completed a thorough inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions and is looking into projects that will lessen its carbon footprint. Ideas include making buildings more energy efficient, and using biodiesal fuel in the University fleet. Learn more about our climate action planning efforts here!