Winthrop’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory: A Catalyst for Future Carbon Management
Poster Number
55
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Interdisciplinary Studies
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Marsha Bollinger & Christopher Johnson, B.F.A., M.Arch.
Abstract
An inventory of greenhouse gases generated campus-wide has been compiled based on data on consumption of natural gas, fuel oil, and gasoline; generation of solid waste and recyclables; and more. Data from FY 2015 were converted to metric tons of carbon, by use of a carbon calculator and inventory system hosted by the University of New Hampshire, for ease of comparison to other institutions. By analyzing these numbers, Winthrop’s Sustainability Committee will be able to identify which areas of the inventory need primary focus to reduce carbon production, and ultimately mitigate Winthrop University’s contribution to climate change.
Course Assignment
Independent Research in the Environment II, ENVS 496, Christopher Johnson
Start Date
22-4-2016 2:15 PM
End Date
22-4-2016 4:15 PM
Winthrop’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory: A Catalyst for Future Carbon Management
Richardson Ballroom
An inventory of greenhouse gases generated campus-wide has been compiled based on data on consumption of natural gas, fuel oil, and gasoline; generation of solid waste and recyclables; and more. Data from FY 2015 were converted to metric tons of carbon, by use of a carbon calculator and inventory system hosted by the University of New Hampshire, for ease of comparison to other institutions. By analyzing these numbers, Winthrop’s Sustainability Committee will be able to identify which areas of the inventory need primary focus to reduce carbon production, and ultimately mitigate Winthrop University’s contribution to climate change.
