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In light of Earth Day鈥擶ednesday, April 22, 2015鈥攚e look at the multiple ways Adelphi is showing its commitment to environmental responsibility. With its myriad of green energy initiatives鈥� from installing geothermal and solar heating and cooling systems to supporting innovative research鈥擜delphi continues its legacy of creating a sustainable campus and world.

Kicking the Kids Out(side)

Professor of Biology George K. Russell, Ph.D., recently published what celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall, Ph.D., praised as 鈥渁 very important book鈥� discussing the need to immerse children in nature to improve their overall well-being and appreciation for the environment. .听

Going Solar

Justyna Widera, Ph.D., an associate professor of chemistry, has long been committed to green energy and the research and development of more efficient solar cells. .

Did you know?

* Adelphi uses 100 percent green power.

* Solar panels on the roof of 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 Swirbul Library have generated more than 235,000 kilowatt hours of energy and offset more than 293,000 pounds of carbon dioxide.

*听础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 grounds-keeping practices are entirely organic and pesticide-free.听

* A new heat and power plant that is being installed on 础诲别濒辫丑颈鈥檚 Garden City campus.

* As part of , the University offers a rideshare program鈥�Panther Share鈥攁nd has installed electric vehicle charging stations in its underground garage.