Imitating the Environment Could Save It Professional biomimics (or “bioneers”) study everything from a gecko’s spongy feet to a fish’s skeleton, trying to address environmental problems using the environment itself as inspiration. One project taking place at the University of California, San Diego, illustrates this concept with solar “trees” that will capture sunlight and provide shade on campus.
In Every Season, White is the New Green A white roof revolution promises to reduce energy needs, increase roof durability, cut costs and make a dent in carbon emissions. Technologies as simple as white paint and as complex as nanotech membranes are in play.
As colleges and universities are increasing their demand for clean, sustainable energy, they are pushing utilities to add renewables to their portfolios.
We read Joel Makower’s new book (which is actually subtitled “Opportunities and Challenges in the New World of Business”) and came to a conclusion the author probably didn’t intend: namely, that while strategies from the corporate world can be extremely effective in making universities greener, it may be even more useful to take a look at the students as they take their place as consumers and citizens in the new global economy.
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