Stories about "sustainability"
Indigenous rights and environmental activist Oren Lyons to discuss sustainability
Tuesday, February 18, 2014 1:10 pm
Chief Oren Lyons, a Native American leader and environmental activist, offers a lecture on March 3.
University Business praises Bates climate and facilities planning
Friday, June 25, 2010 1:55 pm
The College's approach to its climate action plan -- integrating sustainability costs into ongoing infrastructure needs -- is featured in University Business, a national publication for higher education decision makers.
Bates announces Climate Action Plan; biomass is key to zero emissions by 2020
Friday, February 26, 2010 10:17 am
Burning biomass to provide the Bates College campus with heat and some electricity is key to the college's new Climate Action Plan, which anticipates carbon neutrality across the Bates enterprise by 2020.
‘Dealing with Climate Change’
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:15 am
Maine Public Broadcasting Network rebroadcast the Harward Center’s September Civic Forum panel,…
Grant, fellowship recognize food service sustainability
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 10:48 am
“Bates College stood out as a best-practice example showing a broad level of impact across many aspects of sustainability.”
University Business honors Dining Services' commitment to sustainability, excellence
Thursday, October 1, 2009 12:59 pm
University Business magazine has awarded Bates a “Dining Hall of Distinction” award…
Facilities Master Plan: Forum, Open Houses start May 13
Friday, May 8, 2009 2:52 pm
Bates College is updating its 2004 Facilities Master Plan. The Facilities Master…
Homing in on Green Design
Sunday, March 1, 2009 11:33 am
Perils and possibilities arise as consumers seek green options in building and architecture.
Bates students to take part in D.C. energy demonstration
Friday, February 27, 2009 3:09 pm
Fifty Bates College students are among an estimated 10,000 young people from around the United States who will gather in the nation's capital on Feb. 27 for a four-day summit supporting immediate action on climate, energy and economic issues.
The Farmer's Father: Steve Hoad '72
Thursday, February 5, 2009 2:38 pm
Blind from birth, Steve Hoad was raised by a mother who “understood that children were children,” he says. “It was expected that I would do things children do.” His outdoors experiences as a child and a desire to conserve land solidified Hoad’s dream to one day live with his family on a farm.