University of Montana plans to reduce emissions in a warming world. Montana State University aims for sustainability

In an open house meeting, the University of Montana presented the school’s Climate Action Plan draft. This plan’s purpose is to provide a strategy with a timeline to reduce the emissions of the UM campus.

“This is going to affect all students across campus in every department. They should care because it is their future and their children’s future that is invested in this plan,” said Erica Bloom, ASUM Sustainability Coordinator.

Story by Hannah J. Ryan

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MSU aims for sustainability

Recycling bins are popping up around campus, students are turning off the lights when they leave their residence hall rooms and new buildings are more energy efficient than predecessors. Thanks to the interest of Montana State University students and the hard work of many in the MSU community, the campus is becoming more sustainable.

Many of the changes began in December 2007 when MSU President Geoff Gamble signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment giving direction to sustainability efforts on campus. The Climate Commitment tasks the university with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and implementing sustainable practices.

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