Sustainability News
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Tucked away in the Taylor Science Center’s greenhouse, a new aquaponics system brims with tilapia, lettuce, and other developing life. Built in 2019 by Hamilton’s Aquaponics Club, the system promotes on-campus food sustainability while also providing a space for students and faculty to learn about aquaponics. And with its accessibility, regular maintenance, and potential to expand with student interest, the system does just that.
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Hamilton sustainability coordinators have found a way to reintroduce Food2Energy (a.k.a. suite composting) in Babbitt and Milbank residence halls despite the pandemic.
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Claire Curran ’20, and Hamilton’s other student sustainability coordinators had put together a week’s worth of campus events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, but the COVID-19 pandemic swept them aside. Looking for a bit of inspiration, we asked Curran two questions related to Earth Day 2020.
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As part of its effort to cut campus greenhouse gas emissions and remove carbon from the atmosphere, Hamilton is developing a land stewardship plan that also creates opportunities for experiential learning and research.
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A few years out of Hamilton, Jessica Pedersen ’15 realized she wanted to be part of an enterprise with a mission, which led her to Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit that works to build a more sustainable, inclusive economy.
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Student Assembly (SA) President Amanda Kim ’21 and Vice President Jiin Jeong ’21 led the program that focused on two topics selected by students: mental health and sustainability.
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Hamilton College has installed 20 electric car charging stations at various locations throughout the campus as shown on the map above. They have been available for use by the campus and community free of charge since April 15.
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Hundreds of Hamilton students joined their counterparts around the world to participate in the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20. Organized by representatives from a number of student groups, Hamilton’s climate strike attracted droves of students and Hamilton community members calling for action on environmental issues.
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While scientists know that methane is a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to the climate crisis, there is still uncertainty surrounding where all the methane in the atmosphere comes from. This summer Emely Chacon ’22, Lucille Kline ’22, and Pauline Santry ’21 traversed both wetlands and the village of Clinton to gather data on methane sources, better understand methane production, and find potential answers to the methane mystery.
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Brian Hansen
Director of Environmental Protection, Safety and Sustainability