A recent op-ed in Pomona's The Student Life by Ms. Camille Cole asks the titular question of if a sustainable Pomona is possible.
While pointing out that President Oxtoby of Pomona has a slush fund of $15,000 with which to pay for the dreams of the greens, Ms. Cole suggests an unending and far more expensive list. I quote her,
We can continue to do more by encouraging more students to ride bikes, by converting where possible to native plants which need less water, by continuing to construct LEED-certified buildings, by making more carpool vehicles available, by converting at least in part to solar water heating, and by continuing to brainstorm as many ideas as possible.Just another indication that the greens have an unending list on the road to their expensive salvation...
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Come on Charles, we both know that we invest in green technology and greener practices now in order to save money in the future. And LEED certified buildings nearly always have lower energy costs, which, given the nature of a college campus and the relative speed with which the buildings change on campuses, probably a sound investment. And since when is it a bad idea to encourage college students to bike?
Come on Charles, we both know that we invest in green technology and greener practices now in order to save money in the future. And LEED certified buildings nearly always have lower energy costs, which, given the nature of a college campus and the relative speed with which the buildings change on campuses, probably a sound investment. And since when is it a bad idea to encourage college students to bike?
Given the low intensity of the lights that come from LEED lights, it is doubtful that the lights even save energy as you must always run another lamp if you want to read. Also, at Claremont Hall, you have minimal control over your own temperature.
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