U. of Rhode Island hires sustainability officer

Marsha Garcia, the first to hold the newly created position, is emphasizing use of transportation and carpooling. She also is focusing on energy saving projects to reduce carbon emissions and is reviewing curriculum to find opportunities for students to learn about sustainability.

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August 22, 2011

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KINGSTON, R.I. — wpri.com reported that Marsha Garcia, the university’s first sustainability officer, is encouraging the use of public transportation and carpooling among students and faculty; has formed a climate action plan focusing on energy saving projects to reduce carbon emissions; and created a strategic plan to review curriculum, ensuring students have an opportunity to learn about sustainability. For the full story, click here.

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