September 22, 2021News | Opportunities | Resources | Events | Jobs We are delighted to announce the final keynote session at the AASHE Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education. It is a panel discussion on Oct. 14 featuring Dr. Tracey Osborne, director of the University of California Center for Climate Justice; Dr. Stephen Sterling, professor emeritus of sustainability education at Plymouth University; and Dr. Madhavi […]
Continue readingANNOUNCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Carbon footprinting is an increasingly valued and marketable skill across the public and private sectors. UNH is pleased to announce that we are launching a new 4-course Carbon Footprinting Certificate Program through UNH Professional Development and Training!SIMAP team members Alley Leach and Jenn Andrews are teaching two half-day virtual courses this […]
Continue readingLake Champlain’s Health is Affected by Climate ChangeAttend an upcoming meeting to help shape the Vermont Climate Action Plan. September 20, 2021The state of Vermont is developing its Climate Action Plan and drafters need your input to produce a forward-thinking guidance document that addresses the climate emergency. Seven events to gain public comments will be held throughout […]
Continue readingHere is a great opportunity from Burlington Window Dressers, message below: We are working with this organization to help bring window inserts to our community in Burlington. Testing has shown that interior inserts like this are among the most effective window treatments and can cut heating bills by nearly 10%. In many cases renters pay […]
Continue readingI am reaching out to invite you to The Youth Launch into Climate Justice event on September 25th from 11:00am- 2:00pm at the VT State House. The Youth Launch into Climate Justice will match young people with the resources and connections we need to make a difference in the state and the world. The event will […]
Continue readingIt’s Free! Second Nature joins Agnes Scott College, inviting you to register (for free) for their second annual Women’s Global Leadership Conference entitled Building A Better World: Women and Climate Justice, taking place September 23 and 24, 2021 virtually. Keynote sessions include: A conversation with Wanjira Mathai (Vice President & Regional Director for Africa, World Resources Institute) and Pat Mitchell (Author, Journalist, Convenor, […]
Continue readingYou’re invited! Wednesday, September 22 from 12:00 to 1:00pmPlease join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) for this speciallunch time webinar event Photo courtesy of Carolyn Bates PhotographyClick here for more details + to register!This educational event hosted by Vermont Green Building Network will feature inspiring speakers that will bring to light the intersection of climate […]
Continue readingWe are pleased to share the launch of the Fall 2021 term of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP). This fall, CCUWDP is offering 50 workforce development program positions across the nation and applications are now available. This is a wonderful opportunity for students looking to gain experience in […]
Continue readingWe are currently looking for (paid!) Fall interns and I was thinking the positions might be a great fit for students who are also Eco-Reps, or any students you know interested in the intersection of sustainability and communications. We’re looking to hire a Communications Intern and a Graphic Design Intern to work on the Brand & […]
Continue readingClimate: What Can We Do? PLEASE JOIN US PLEASE PASS ALONG THE WORD STOP LINE 3 MARCH and RALLY BURLINGTON FRIDAY SEPT 24th. 3:00 Meet at CITY HALL PARK, Burlington. Rally @5:00 at Battery Park Burlington with People’s Kitchen, music and speakers. LINE 3 is a TAR SANDS PIPELINE, the most corrosive and carbon intensive […]
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