Columbia aces academics, drops Sustainability 101

Not yet green: Columbia trails other colleges in its eco-commitment.

By Brenden Cline | Sep 7 06:28 pm ET

On COP15

Because we are likely to experience some of its early impacts within our lifetime, we feel the threat of climate change most acutely and are committed to finding a solution.

By Frederique Siegel | Dec 10 10:29 pm ET

Nuns plan eco-friendly initiatives

Though nuns are typically known for black and white habits, a local convent is now making a move to go green.

By Carly Silver | Apr 16 09:40 pm ET

CU Green Initiatives Score an 'A-,' Agency Says

Efforts to make Columbia’s campus green seem to have paid off though Barnard’s efforts lag behind, according to one organization which rates schools on their environmental programs.

The College Sustainability Report Card, which evaluates the “environmental friendliness” of colleges and universities across the United States and Canada, gave Columbia an A- and Barnard a C-. The scores were based on data collected by the report from June to August of this past year.

By Dino Grandoni | Oct 3 03:05 am ET