USC is Going Green

You heard me right! According to the April 25^th issue of The Daily Trojan, USC is officially on track to become an environmentally friendly campus. The administration’s end goal is for certain buildings on campus— for example, Pardee Tower (a residence hall)— to be certified by LEED. I have already spoken about the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system several times; so, there’s no need for a refresher. Measures have already been taken to lower USC’s carbon footprint. For example, most dorms have low energy power strips. Efficient laundry machines and low output showerheads have also been implemented— all in an effort to reduce water consumption. Nonetheless, the key to a “greener” campus is a flexible and environmentally conscious student body.

I think making the USC campus more environmentally friendly is a great idea. Global warming, climate change, and the depletion of non-renewable resources are big problems that must be dealt with. Luckily, many college student are well aware of the environmental problems we are facing and will probably be willing to make a few changes their lifestyle. However, as mentioned in The Daily Trojan article, costs cannot be transferred to students for this plan to succeed. USC already costs too much money!