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Interviews at Emerson: Michael Tucker
By Katie Koenig Nowadays, we toss the word ‘sustainability’ around a lot without defining exactly what we’re talking about. It’s an incredibly broad term, which I suppose is one of the reasons we use it so often. Still, it can be hard to figure out what sustainability is and how to practice it on a…
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A Sustainable Take on Water Conservation in Residential Halls
We are students in the Energy and Sustainability class here at Emerson, devising a project around water conservation. Our intentions in writing this blog post is to further this campus’s water conservation efforts by educating and convincing students of the importance of this issue, as well as promoting strategies students can take action in their…
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Day in the Life 3: What Are LEED Certifications?
Emerson is LEED certified—yay! Wonderful! We love accreditations! …But what does that actually mean? The U.S. Green Building Council can certify any building with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification. It’s a “globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement,” ensuring that the building is cost-saving, energy efficient, and offers additional environmental benefits. There are…