Editorial: College should prioritize sustainability

April 29, 2015

Given the reality of climate change, environmental sustainability should be a top priority of both the college and students.

Syracuse University divests

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • April 4, 2015

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.

Editorial: College must prioritize sustainability

March 18, 2015

Ithaca College failed to meet the latest milestone in the Climate Action Plan this year.

Ithaca College’s greenhouse gas emissions increase

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • March 18, 2015

Despite Ithaca College’s goal to decrease total emissions by 25 percent from 2007, records show emissions have actually increased.

TC3 to install 10 acres of solar panels

By Faith Meckley, Staff Writer • February 27, 2014

TC3 has plans to install 8,676 solar panels over 10 acres of land, which will produce an estimated 90 percent of TC3’s energy supply.

A&E Center earns Gold in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

By Sara Webb, Staff Writer • February 5, 2014

The Athletics and Events Center has been awarded a Gold designation in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its sustainable construction and systems.

City signs environmental resolution

By Karly Placek, Staff Writer • November 29, 2012

The City of Ithaca signed a carbon emission reducing resolution for the Clean Air Act to push the EPA to put a cap on the carbon atmospheric levels.