Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Initiative Useful Links and References by Topic: SUSTAINABILITY PAGES AT Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ INSTITUTIONS STATEWIDE INITIATIVES Programs Policies Presentations Climate Change Definitions Facilities Master Planning Statewide Sustainability Efforts Useful Links and References Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Campus Best Practices   NATIONAL BENCHMARKS AND INITIATIVES Note the Implementation Guide and resources (guide for reducing carbon emissions)   SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Green Building Nominations and Awards   USEFUL REFERENCES   BUYING GREEN   OTHER (NON-MARYLAND) STATE/HIGHER ED REFERENCES (includes a LEED "Platinum" building) (includes good audit info) (UNH became a model for the ACUPCC and others)   TECHNICAL REFERENCES AND RESEARCH LINKS   Please send your ideas and comments regarding campus sustainability to green@usmd.edu