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Duke Plans To Become ‘Climate Neutral’ By 2024
October 21, 2009
Duke University has released a plan to become climate neutral by 2024, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of James B. Duke signing the indenture of trust that established the institution. The university developed the plan as part of the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, which President Richard H. Brodhead signed in 2007. Earlier this month, Duke’s Board of Trustees reviewed and endorsed the goal of achieving climate neutrality.
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EVENT: Help Duke Plant 100 Trees on East Campus
October 07, 2009
Come out and help demonstrate Duke's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by planting 100 trees on East Campus. Participants will receive free lunch, t-shirts and hats!
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EVENT: Help Duke Plant 100 Trees on East Campus
October 07, 2009
Come out and help demonstrate Duke's commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality by planting 100 trees on East Campus. Participants will receive free lunch, t-shirts and hats!
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Duke-Durham Local Climate Action Forum
April 01, 2009
Join campus and community leaders in a discussion about Duke’s Climate Action Plan and how the university’s efforts can compliment Durham’s Greenhouse Gas Local Action Plan.
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Sustainable Duke Pledge Drive (Spring Break)
March 09, 2009
Anyone who hasn't already received a bag can bring their Duke Unique ID to one of our three events this week to pick up their bag right there!
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Last Rail Car
February 23, 2009
By tapping into other fuel sources, Duke hopes to cut its coal consumption by approximately 70 percent within the next year.
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Durham Greenhouse Gas Plan Presentation
September 17, 2007
The City of Durham will present its Greenhouse Gas Inventory at a public meeting this month.
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