Identifying Sustainability plan effects for greenhouse gas

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The response address the queries posted in 1266 words with references.

// Sustainable development is a new idea in the business world and is gaining acceptability slowly, but steadily. It refers to aligning the business profit motive with the world's natural and human resources. In this paper, we will try to chalk out a 'Sustainability Plan' for Princeton University with the aim of containing greenhouse gas emission within the campus. //

Introduction

Public health, as well as, the natural world is facing threat from problems surfacing due to global warming, pollution and also un-sustainable human activities. These problems have been well- documented and the scientific community has realized the importance of bringing change in the situation; but also admits that not much has been done to achieve the desired result. The challenge though serious, is not unachievable. Considering these facts, Princeton University has committed itself to reducing its carbon dioxide emission as part of its ambitious sustainability plan, which lays down plans for reducing the green house gas emission.

Princeton lives by its informal motto: "Princeton in the Nation's Service and in the Service of All Nations." Princeton's aim has been to be recognized as the world's leading Research University, as well as, the best Undergraduate College (About Princeton: Overview, 2009). As a research University, it strives to grow to the highest level of appreciation in the breakthrough of knowledge and understanding and also to educate the graduate students.

// After providing a brief introduction about the growing need to take steps towards controlling the environmental mess; we will now, focus on why Princeton University should take concrete steps towards containing global warming. //

Sustainability Plan of Princeton University

The global climate has been confronting the battering of human activities, since the days of Industrial Revolution and Scientists have been of the view that corrective measures should be taken within a decade for avoiding any serious consequences. For achieving a sustainable global environment, one needs to invest in energy policies and practices, transformational leadership, innovative technologies and considerable changes in human activities (The Princeton University Sustainability ...