These five university colleges in the US are protecting the planet, here’s how

Colorado State University

CSU is ranked as the greenest campus in the United States by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Ratings System (STARS). The school was the first to use solar energy to power an air conditioning and heat system.

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Academic-wise, more than 90 percent of its departments conduct sustainability-related research.