I wanted to spread the word to you both about our Climate Organizer Leadership Training next weekend, Feb. 6&7. It’s geared toward people who have already been involved in work around the climate and who want to gain more organizing skills. We are having a focus on student organizers and would really like to reach […]
Continue readingDear Colleagues, This spring, the National Climate Seminar sponsored by Bard’s Center for Environmental Policy will focus on the Clean Power Plan. Join us weekly at noon eastern via webinar, from late February through March. Webinar details to follow. The presentations, which will be archived on our CPP teaching resources page will provide students an introduction to the issues central […]
Continue readingA Climate Resolution for the New Year By Bill McKibben, Hunter Lovins, Gus Speth and Eban Goodstein BY BARD CEP – JANUARY 4, 2016POSTED IN: CEP FACULTY, THE POWER DIALOG Know a college student or a teacher? Then you can help 10,000 students around the country, and hundreds in your own state, change their future. The week of […]
Continue readingREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) January 2016 In this newsletter: Paris Climate Talks – Report Back Meeting Successful Nov. 28 Bell-Ringing Event Nations Approve Landmark Climate Accord Sign Onto Pipeline Letter To Gov. Shumlin Cool Congregations- Challenge Deadline Extended Bill McKibben to Speak at St. Jacobs […]
Continue readingChamplain College Division of Communication and Creative Media CCM Alumnus Creates Work for Climate Summit Posted: 15 Dec 2015 12:59 PM PST CCM Alumnus Raymond McCarthy Bergeron crafts motion graphics, animated backgrounds, and opening video for the Local Leaders Climate Summit in Paris, France. The conference, held at Paris City Hall, is “the largest global convening of mayors, […]
Continue reading350.org is looking for a motivated intern for the Spring 2016 semester interested in sharpening their organizing skills by helping to support our network of over 100 local grassroots climate action groups. Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, ability to learn new programs) are required. The intern will […]
Continue readingWe are excited to offer a series of workshops for people like you who have taken on a leadership role in the climate movement in Vermont. We would love to have you join us for our Climate Justice Leadership Training! The Climate Organizer Leadership Training brings people together who are passionate about building the climate movement in Vermont and helps you to […]
Continue readingCall for Workshop Proposals for the Cultivating Climate Resilience Conference An Education Summit for Empowerment and Action Hosted by VT SWEEP April 9, 2016 Montpelier High School, Montpelier, Vermont This summit aims to bring together formal and non-formal K-12 educators to share best practices that inspire hope, empowerment, and action in the face of climate […]
Continue readingIn this newsletter: Last Call to Register for VECAN conference Gas Pipeline- Public Service Board Hearings Creating a Culture of Clean Water Merchants of Doubt Documentary Paris Climate Talks: A Prayer and Blogs Jobs, Justice, Climate Rally in Boston: Dec. 12 Climate Deal is Best Hope for Peace USCCB Leader Signs Onto Climate Appeal Pope […]
Continue readingIn this our tenth year of Sustain Champlain, we’ve continued making strong headway in making our campus and community a more sustainable place to work/live/study. Here’s a glimpse as to what we’ve been up to: Student Eco-Reps 16 Student Eco-Reps representing diverse academic fields have explored themes including: Waste, Transportation & Conscious Consumption 5 students […]
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