Environment

Oct. 17, 2010

NYU students paint roofs white to be more sustainable

Last weekend, students from NYU's Green House, Oxfam @ NYU and the NYU Environmental Studies Club painted the roofs to decrease cooling costs.

 
April 5, 2010

NYU plans to reduce carbon footprint

NYU's Climate Action Plan addresses ways to reduce the university's carbon footprint and improve sustainability.

 
Jan. 28, 2010

City to install turbines with NYU-Poly's help

The New York City Economic Development Corporation is partnering with AeroCity Wind, which is working alongside NYU-Poly, to build wind turbines in various locations around the city.

 
Dec. 7, 2009

Energy cuts to save thousands over break

The university is taking extra initiatives to save energy during school breaks in an effort to save money and become more energy efficient.

 
Sept. 29, 2009

Digital texts are cost-effective, green

The WSN Editorial Board believes NYU should further its sustainability efforts - and help student budgets - by offering digital textbooks.

 
Sept. 17, 2009

Sierra Club names NYU among top 20 greenest colleges

NYU's sustainability efforts, from compact fluorescent light bulbs to trayless dining, have earned the university recognition from various organizations.

 
 
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