Overview

On Sept. 15, 2007, Frostburg State University officially became a charter member of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). This commitment provides framework and support for American colleges and universities to eventually go climate neutral. Read more about the ACUPCC.

Environmental sustainability has become increasingly significant at a time when science and popular opinion have finally reached a consensus: Global warming is real. The ACUPCC recognizes that promoting environmental sustainability must happen at the college and university level for several reasons: First, it is the right thing to do for the sake of future generations. Second, institutions of higher learning serve as community role models. Finally, the main task for colleges and universities is to train the leaders who will develop the social, economic, and technological solutions to eventually reverse global warming.

Learning Green, Living Green: Frostburg State University's Sustainability Initiative
The phrase "Learning Green, Living Green" was chosen to represent FSU's roots in education and highlight its mission as a teaching institution. The LGLG Initiative includes a steering committee, various subcommittees, and an intensive communications campaign centered around the slogan "Learning Green, Living Green".

The goal of the LGLG Initiative is to engage the FSU community. On this Web site you will find:

• LGLG Initiative updates
• background information on environmental sustainability
• individual actions that make a big impact
• announcements regarding how to get more involved
• links to relevant resources and documents

Why Do Anything?
The United States contains about four percent of the world's population. However, Americans are responsible for over 20 percent greenhouse gas emissions (2007 EPA Report). The facts surrounding global warming are clearer now than ever before. Consider the following:

Between 1961 and 1997, the world’s glaciers lost 890 cubic miles of ice, causing sea levels to rise. Scientists attribute this change to global warming. Click to view more Facts.

We recognize that not everyone is familiar with concepts like "sustainability" and "carbon footprint". Click to view Background information and relevant Terms.