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Carbon Offsets vs RECs: What’s the Difference?

Did you know that Williams College is involved in two types of carbon markets?  First, our investments in carbon offset arrangements allow us to compensate for the college’s carbon emissions by financially supporting projects that reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions elsewhere. The Campus Environmental Advisory… Continue reading »

A Deep Dive into Williams-Mystic

Coastline at Williams-Mystic

By Tali Natter At Williams-Mystic, classes take place at sea and along the coasts, all across North America. Photo courtesy of Hayden Gillooly. Deep in the middle of the Caribbean sea after midnight, Alex Quizon ‘21 and his watch’s professional mate were on night… Continue reading »

Zero Waste Action Plan

When the College’s strategic plan was finalized and published, the Zilkha Center was tasked by the Provost to convene stakeholders to create actionable plans with more specific strategies for a number of the key sustainability areas.   The Zero Waste Action Planning Group (ZWAPG) is focusing on… Continue reading »