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THE SUSTAINABLE UNIVERSITY

What Is a Sustainable University?

One that promotes the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

That's the definition of sustainability derived from a United Nations report that helped make the term part of the parlance of politicians, academics, and rock stars. While it sounds simple, the idea is remarkably...

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