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We’re building on our past progress in reducing emissions with goals to be fossil fuel-free by 2050 and fossil fuel-neutral by 2026.

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The Life Cycle Costing policy and calculator were developed to support implementation of Harvard's Green Building Standards.

Life Cycle Calculator

The FAS Green Program and the CCB Building Manager tracked four of the largest labs' light usage to build awareness and improve behaviors.

Turn off the Lights Competition

Cut your Carbon Keep Cool

On days when you can’t escape to the beach to cool off, try these top seven energy saving tips to keep your home cool and save money for fun summer activities.

1. What are a few degrees?

Running your air conditioning at 78°F...

7 ways to keep cool and cut the carbon

You have the power...to shut down your computer!

You Have the Power

Drive Less

Effects of driving less poster.

Drive Less

LED lighting guide

Here's why LED Light bulbs are recommended for new purchases.

Lighting Comparison Guide

Events

31 Mar

Harvard Forest & HUCE What Controls the Transit Time of Carbon in Ecosystems?
11 am
3 Apr

HUCE & Salata Institute Pre-Release Screening & Discussion: NUCLEAR NOW
6:30 pm
5 Apr

Harvard Recycling Allston Fixit Clinic
11 am–1:30 pm
5 Apr

HBS Balancing the Green Transition: Achieving Environmental Justice for All
1–2 pm
8 Apr

HMNH Science Spotlights
2–3:30 pm
10 – 14 Apr

Climate Justice Week at HDS
ALL DAY
11 Apr

HSDM The Secret Lives of Ancient Teeth: Development, Climate Change, and Human Evolution
12–1:30 pm
14 – 15 Apr

D^3 Catalyst: Circular Economy
ALL DAY
18 Apr

Harvard Freecycle
11 am–2 pm
20 Apr

HGSE Green Team Meeting
12–12:45 pm
26 Apr

Radcliffe Institute Postindustrial Ecology: New Values in Recovering Marine Ecosystems
12 pm
18 May

HGSE Green Team Meeting
12–12:45 pm

Events

31 Mar

Harvard Forest & HUCE What Controls the Transit Time of Carbon in Ecosystems?

11 am

3 Apr

HUCE & Salata Institute Pre-Release Screening & Discussion: NUCLEAR NOW

6:30 pm

5 Apr

Harvard Recycling Allston Fixit Clinic

11 am–1:30 pm

News

March 24, 2023
Buying crucial time in climate change fight
March 16, 2023
We can’t stop at water—it’s time to kick PFAS out of our makeup
March 14, 2023
Talking with kids about existential threat of climate change
February 21, 2023
How to make effective climate policy — and policymakers
February 13, 2023
Combining forces to accelerate climate action here, there, now
January 26, 2023
Listening to air, water
January 12, 2023
Exxon disputed climate findings for years. Its scientists knew better
January 3, 2023
With an eye on climate, a helping hand for health care’s front lines
December 6, 2022
You believe in climate change but drive a gas-guzzler, don’t recycle. Why?
November 30, 2022
Tackling climate change with ‘sleeves rolled up’
November 28, 2022
Raising health care’s climate voice
November 23, 2022
Glimmers of movement, hope at COP27