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2010 Imperative

Posted : January 21, 2009 by Lindsay, Category: 2010 Imperative

The “Green Movement” has become a trend greatly driven by the youth of the world.  They are demanding that the environmental crisis that has arisen be taken seriously and responsibility taken where needed.  A world where colleges and universities were ranked by academics, quality of life and cafeteria food has taken a backseat to the environmental initiatives being pledged.  Whether the interest is for new energy source means, more sustainable dormitories, or better options for bicycle users; universities across the US are aiming stepping up to show their responsibility to prospective student and their parents. 

Colleges across the board, both Ivy League and state has begun their push for a sustainable world.  The 2010 Imperative has been created to propose a challenge to all colleges and universities to reach carbon-neutral by 2010.  The program, although challenging, is meant to enlighten people to the possibility of a threshold in atmospheric carbon, in which, if reached will be irreversible according to many climatologists.  The 2010 Imperative calls for combinations of designed LEED accredited buildings, on-site renewable power, and education through all disciplinarians across campus.

To find out more about the 2010 Imperative, or adopt it, please click here.

IES has joined forces with this leading environmental movement to offer all schools signed up to the 2010 Imperative a free full <Virtual Environment> software licence suitable for use across a network. Worth thousands of dollars, eligible schools should contact Lindsay Kinnally in our Boston office for more information on this offer and associated training and support offers: Tel: +1 617 426 1890, Email: lindsay.kinnally@iesve.com

Tags:Academic, Environment, Renewables, Sustainability