Word: reductionism
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Mather House has shown the greatest drop in electricity usage, posting a 12.4 percent reduction.
Much of what students see and hear about sustainability is pushed by REP. The group’s representatives, one from each upperclass house and three from the freshman Yard, initiate projects aimed at widespread reduction in energy consumption. REP leaders are paid around $10 an hour for their efforts...
Yet even if students themselves aren’t spurred to activism by REP, the statistics speak for themselves. Since the program was started, College-wide energy consumption has decreased by 9 percent, $288,488.56 has been saved in lower energy bills, and 885.24 metric tons of CO2 has not...
Clearly, there is still work to be done. “I’d say that Harvard is a leader in these issues but it could be more of a leader,” says Kreycik. If the College takes on additional projects in the reduction of energy consumption...
“Harvard,” says a crew cut-sporting Yale student, “We’re gonna recycle your mom, and your grandma, and your children. Booyah. And we’re gonna save your grandpa. For later.” It’s...