In a recent EPA auction, the University of Tampa’s Beta Beta Beta, Biological Honors Society in close collaboration with the Environmental Protection Coalition, placed two winning bids.
The event is held annually to purchase the rights to sulfur dioxide pollution.
Through a series of fundraisers and by the personal contributions, Tri-Beta accumulated $400 with which to enter the auction.
This amount was augmented by a grant from the UT Student Government, raising $1,000. Their efforts were rewarded by purchasing nearly four tons of sulfur dioxide, which would otherwise be released by industrial corporations into the atmosphere.
Tri-beta, composed of science majors concerned for environmental issues, is actively engaged in frequent cleaning projects around Tampa, hosting public awareness presentations, and participating in various forms of environmentally-oriented community service.
‘If organizations like us purchased all of the pollution rights, then there wouldn’t be any sulfur dioxide emitted into the atmosphere by major corporations and businesses,’ Kevin Jagnandan, president of Beta Beta Beta said.
Jagnandan also said ‘We would like to thank everyone who provided assistance in this accomplishment through their donations, purchases, and support.
Together, BBB and EPC has made a substantial difference, and we hope to do the same next year.’
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