Environmental Science: A Global ConcernEnvironmental Science: A Global Concern 11th Edition by William Cunningham, Mary Ann Cunningham

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How sustainable is your school What could you, your fellow students, the faculty, staff, and administration do to make your campus more environmentally friendly Perhaps you and your classmates could carry out an environmental audit of your school. Some of the following items are things you could observe for yourself; other information you'd need to get from the campus administrators.
Buildings. Are any campus buildings now LEED certified Do any campus buildings now have compact fluorescent bulbs, high-efficiency fans, or other energy-saving devices Do you have single-pane or double-pane windows Are lights turned off when rooms aren't in use At what temperatures (winter and summer) are classrooms, offices, and dorms maintained Who makes this decision Could you open a window in hot weather Are new buildings being planned Will they be LEED certified If not, why