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Sierra Club commends green schools - Aug 21, 2009 | 11:21:46
posted by: Marta Lawrence
The Sierra Club released its list of most environmentally friendly schools. The University of Colorado, the University of Washington and Middlebury rounded out the top three. In its analysis of the findings, the environmental organization also mentioned some athletics programs doing a good job promoting green initiatives. "The University of Florida," writes the Sierra Club, "has partnered with the nonprofit Earth Givers (earthgivers.org) to create the Neutral Gator initiative in an attempt to counter its game-goers' emissions. The effort includes lightbulb exchanges and reforestation operations throughout the community." Efforts at the University of Colorado, including biodegradable disposable utensils were also mentioned. Athletics departments have come under recent criticism for their failure to take green initiatives seriously. A recent report found that only 10 percent of Division I athletics programs have long-term plans for environmental sustainability and less than half claim sustainability as a high priority. 
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I'm happy to say that I have Mr. Brand's signature on my diploma from IU. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
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