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Photo by Buck Lewis/Vassar College

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Photo by Evan Abramson/Vassar College

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Photo by Karl Rabe/Vassar College

Vassar is responding to the existential crises of climate change and the destruction of nature by pursuing energy decarbonization, reducing the negative impacts of College operations, and preparing our students with the insight, skills, and confidence they need to lead the way to a sustainable and just future.

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Test blurb that will be provided by the Sustainability team. How do we restore our environment?

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Test blurb that will be provided by the Sustainability team. How do we connect around Sustainability issues?

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