Sustaining Success
The University of Delaware's newest bus, a 22-foot, 22-seat vehicle that runs on hydrogen, tooled around downtown Wilmington on Monday, Nov. 16, carrying some very important riders. U.S. Sen. Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.), U.S. Rep. Michael N. Castle (R-Del.) and Wilmington Mayor James Baker sat inside chatting about various options for transport in the region.
"Does it smell like French fries?" Colin Sweeney is used to hearing that question when he tells people about his 1986 Mercedes SDL, which he has converted to run on cooking oil. His answer? "No, it actually smells kind of sweet."
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Sustainability Events at UD
Wednesday October 21: Campus Sustainability Day Several workshops on sustainability will be held during the University of Delaware Campus Sustainability Day, Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Rooms 209 and 211 of the Trabant University Center. View the Schedule
Thursday April 23rd, 7:30 p.m. Smith Hall: Bluewater Wind Lecture The President of Bluewater Wind, the offshore wind turbine group, is coming to speak to the student body about the significance of wind power, alternative energy sources and energy policy. Sponsored by Youth Vote.
November 18, 2008: Town Hall Meeting: A Low Carbon Future. Presentation of University of Delaware Carbon Inventory Findings & Discussion of Campus Climate Change Action Plan On April 10, 2008, President Harker and the Senior Class Gift Committee of 2008 announced the University of Delaware's Carbon Footprint Initiative. Register now for this critical dicsussion of the University's Low Carbon Future. Visit the event page for more information and to see the workshops presented.
October 22, 2008: Campus Sustainability Day was a Success! Faculty, students and staff joined in celebration of the University's inaugural Sustainability Day! Discussions, lectures and recycling demonstrations were well-attended. Visit the event page for more information and to see the workshops presented.
