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Duke announced last week that it fulfilled its pledge to become carbon neutral by 2024, one of only 14 U.S. colleges and universities to reach the milestone.
Over the past 17 years, the University has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 31% despite growing its physical footprint by 27% and its campus population by 24%. The achievement was made possible by reductions in energy use and investment in renewable sources, as well as the purchase of $4 million worth of “high-quality” carbon offsets.
“This is a remarkable accomplishment and a critical milestone for the Duke community,” President Vincent Price said. “… This is an achievement we can all be proud of, and one that I hope will only strengthen our momentum as we pursue our bold ambitions through the Duke Climate Commitment.”
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