The University of Delaware will reduce its carbon emissions - virtually all of which come from the energy used in campus buildings and for transportation - 20 percent by 2020, President Patrick Harker announced at a special Earth Day program Wednesday.

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In a relatively short period of time, the term "sustainability" has entered the lexicon of nearly every department on campus. A panel of experts from a wide range of academic disciplines will assemble to discuss what they see as the critical sustainability issues facing their field or industry at a forum slated for from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, in Clayton Hall.

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Earth Week will be marked by a variety of events from April 15-25, including the announcement by UD President Patrick Harker of the University's Climate Action Plan, a talk by student activist Shanah Trevenna on "Growing a Sustainable Campus," a transportation fair and a tree planting, among others.

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Visitors at the University of Delaware's 32nd annual Coast Day will notice some important changes to this year's event. The additions, which include a composting area and extra bike racks, are part of an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the annual event.

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UD is joining colleges and universities across the nation in going trayless--part of the effort to go green by saving energy and water and decreasing food waste and the use of cleaning chemicals.

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The University of Delaware is a leader and an active participant in a variety of issues related to sustainability.

Research & ScholarshipUD is home to many centers and institutes dedicated to pertinent issues, many of which translate leading-edge scientific research being conducted on campus with the study of public policy.

Sustainability in OperationsUD backs its commitment to sustainability with action in such areas as: administrative services, energy conservation and efficiency, dining services, transportation, procurement, recycling, water resources and information technology.

Sustainability-related courseworkUD is thoroughly engaged in key sustainability issues and is training a new generation of experts in a wide range of fields through educational offerings.

Sustainability Report

Thursday, April 24, 2008 - A Sustainable UD is now making available the results of a survey conducted by the UD Sustainability Taskforce in 2007. Download the survey

Questions about the survey? ud-sustainability@udel.edu