Ithaca College refrains from fossil fuel divestment
“I’m trying to uphold my institution to the same values it was teaching me,” Braverman said.
“I’m trying to uphold my institution to the same values it was teaching me,” Braverman said.
Though provosts have come and gone, the common denominator during the period of deterioration of sustainability initiatives, is Rochon.
In today’s climate, fossil fuel consumption is by far the most pressing issue facing our environment and dGEIS should address this issue directly.
In a recent announcement, the college laid out parts of the diversity action plan that are on track — such as developing a Fall 2016 campus-climate survey — and parts of the plan that are falling behind — such as developing a community review board for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management.
Ithaca College has made a leap forward in announcing a solar power project that would meet 10 percent of its electricity needs. But let’s not get carried away or blinded by optimism.
A solar electric project including 9,000 solar panels that will cover 10 percent of Ithaca College’s energy needs is currently under construction.
Jerone Gagliano was hired in November to serve as Ithaca College’s new director of energy management and sustainability. Assistant News Editor Faith Meckley spoke with Gagliano to discuss the state of sustainability at the college and his role in future sustainability initiatives.
Amid many other concerns Ithaca College is facing — successfully instituting IC 20/20, part-time faculty unionization and the demand for better mental health services — initiatives to keep the college a leader in environmental sustainability no longer seem to be a priority, according to students and faculty involved in sustainability effo
Given the reality of climate change, environmental sustainability should be a top priority of both the college and students.
One of the best things Ithaca College can do to fulfill its goal of benefiting others, in specific regards to communities and individuals affected by industry and climate change, is to remove all ties to fossil fuels. That includes divesting our endowment.
Ithaca College failed to meet the latest milestone in the Climate Action Plan this year.
Despite Ithaca College’s goal to decrease total emissions by 25 percent from 2007, records show emissions have actually increased.