UC San Francisco has a robust sustainability program covering sustainability activities across the entire campus and medical center. Formal and grassroot efforts are happening in many areas of the organization. Find out more about these efforts at the Sustainability Dashboard located under Review Metrics & Annual Report.
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Use that ceiling fan
If it gets too hot to keep the windows open, make sure to turn on the ceiling fan before resorting to the A/C. Ceiling fans use less energy and can be just as effective in many cases. Make sure the fan spins counterclockwise to circulate cool air. Read More
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