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The focus of sustainability is to meet the needs of today without compromising the ability to meet our needs in the future. This site describes Caltech’s actions and progress towards creating a sustainable future for our campus and our world.
Recent News
05/15/2008
Former CIA director R. James Woolsey discussed how the end of foreign oil dependency could benefit U.S. national security and the environment. Woolsey is one of the most outspoken advocates for energy independence and has traveled throughout the country educating audiences on the need to end energy dependence by utilizing renewable fuels. He is currently of counsel at the law firm Goodwin Procter LLP in Washington, D.C., and serves as a senior executive adviser to the global consulting firm Booz Allen.
04/16/2008
Caltech's annual celebration of Earth Day will take place south of Chandler Dining Hall and the Bookstore, near the Olive Walk, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 25. All members of the community are invited to enjoy the food, fun, music, and vendors. Free Earth Day cake will be available, donated by Caltech Dining.
04/15/2008
To address the complex issue of global climate change from a wide range of disciplines, Ronald and Maxine Linde have established an $18 million endowment for Caltech to create the Ronald and Maxine Linde Center for Global Environmental Science, uniting faculty from chemistry, engineering, geology, environmental science, and other fields.
