As reported by the T&G, Clark University in Worcester is one of more than 65o colleges looking to become carbon neutral by 2030. Clark University’s effort will mean using renewable resources such as wind, biofuels and solar energy to fulfill the campuses energy needs. This means less greenhouse gases and more self sustainability on behalf of the college.
Clark’s effort won’t curb all of the green house gases (students and faculty will still drive in cars and fly in planes) but it’s a start, and with colleges like Anna Maria, Holy Cross, Fitchburg State, Mount Wachusett Community College, Quinsig and Worcester State signing the President’s Climate Commitment to reduce greenhouse emissions it’s a collaborative effort for Worcester and surrounding cities.
Although this is no easy task, Clark University president John Bassett say’s we “must inspire other institutions, corporations, and governments to make the same kind of commitment, or else the world picture in 2030 will not be a pretty one.” Clark’s first call to action will be switching from oil to natural gas for heating and installing energy efficient lighting. Future construction will also have to meet more stringent standards for energy efficiency.
So what’s the total cost? They estimate around $6.7 million from 2010 to 2015. It’s certainly not chump change but considering the overall good that will come from these changes the Earth will thank us!
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