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Today, July 29th, 2019, is Earth Overshoot Day which means that we have used all the natural resources available to us for this year. 

Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources (fish and forests, for instance) and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. We keep growing this deficit by liquidating the Earth’s natural capital and accumulating waste, primarily carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Please take a moment to consider what you can do to #MoveTheDate.

Smith has an incredible department named CEEDS which the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability. According to the CEEDS webpage “CEEDS exists with one purpose: To facilitate academic and applied experiences for students that help them excel at integrating knowledge across disciplines, in support of environmental decisions and action.”

CEEDS works to integrate sustainable practices into Smith’s operations and connect campus operations with student learning. They also, support faculty in their efforts to deepen their understanding of salient environmental issues and to integrate those issues into the curricula. CEEDS promotes institutional innovation and progress toward the college’s commitment to be a model of sustainability.

If you’re interested in learning more about CEEDS click here!

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Hi There, I reached out to my friend, Alexandra Davis ‘18 to help answer your questions. Alexandra is an Environmental Science and Policy Major and Climate Change Concentrator who serves as Co-President of the Green Team and as a Research Intern for the Office of Campus Sustainability. Find her response below! Cheers, Chloe Beckman ‘17J

Smith has a thriving environmental scene, whether it be the Environmental Science and Policy program or students organization. Classes offered through the ES&P program grant students the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research and solve real world problems— a rarity among most other university environmental programs. The program is structured in such a way as to allow you to develop your interests over time, so that concentrate on what you really love once you’ve got it figured out. For example, my focus is on sustainability and renewable energy systems but I have friends who are interested in the oceans and so their concentration is the marine environment and environmental justice. The opportunities for scientific research are abound at Smith and professors are not only extremely knowledgeable but also very willing to help students who show a genuine interest. In addition, the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability (CEEDS) is a great resource for those looking for a summer internship or job.

Environmentalism is a big part of campus life, not only because we have a river running through campus (which serves as a research site for professors in a number of departments, including geology and biology). Environmental clubs play a very active role, not only on campus but also in the wider Western Mass area and nationally.  The Smith College Green Team, Eco Reps, Community Garden Club, and Engineers for a Sustainable World host numerous community events and all participate in the annual Earth Week celebration each spring. I myself, am a research intern in the Office of Campus Sustainability where a lot of my recent work has revolved around Smith’s goals for 2030 carbon neutrality.

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