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Smart Grid Seminar: Science and Policy Innovations for a Low-Carbon Economy
Speaker: Daniel Kammen Description: How can we as a society achieve a low-carbon economy? Reducing greenhouse gases to abate climate change is a monumental undertaking, one that requires an aggressive mixture of science, technology, and policy. In this lecture, Dr. Kammen will explore and critique a number of ‘high impact’ innovations that are specifically needed […]
Continue readingFebruary Week 3: Second Nature, ECHO, AASHE, VNRC, Peace and Justice Center, Vermont Campus Sustainability Network’s Spring 2015 Newsletter
Check out the latest this week from some of the best sustainable institutions! Second Nature (good watch): New Release: Second Nature Sustainability Sit-Downs Video #4 Sustainability Sit-Downs #4 is out. This week’s video features Tim Carter, President of Second Nature, discussing higher education’s role in making a sustainability society. Sustainability Sit-Downs is a new Second Nature […]
Continue readingEducating for Sustainability Webinar Series
AASHE has created several “Webinar Series”. These series will address the diverse needs of sustainability professionals, increase engagement, create community and provide solutions, resources, tools and support in all areas of sustainability in higher education. The year kicked off with the “AASHE Award Winner” series (find copies of video recordings and presentations here) which will be followed starting next week by […]
Continue readingFebruary Week Two Updates: Environmental Health Strategy Center, AASHE, CSDW
Check out the latest from some of the best Sustainable organizations! AASHE (good read, jobs, conferences) Environmental Health Strategy Center (jobs): Environmental Health Strategy Center www.ourhealthyfuture.org Are you — or someone you know — interested in exploring a career in environmental health, social justice, or public advocacy? The Environmental Health Strategy Center is seeking talented, hard-working, passionate […]
Continue readingFebruary Week One Updates: Second Nature, Intervale, AASHE, VBSR
Check out all the latest from some of the country’s most dedicated organizations for sustainability! This week, we have some important news from the VBSR, the Intervale, Second Nature, and AASHE. VBSR–Conference Information, Good Read, Job Opportunities Intervale–Announcements Intervale Conservation Nursery–Volunteer Opportunities AASHE–Good Read Second Nature: New Release: Second Nature Sustainability Sit-Downs Video #3 Sustainability […]
Continue readingJoin US March 20 2015 – MEEA Conference – Getting Better Together in Maine
Friday, March 20th, 2015 Snowdate: Saturday, March 21st Getting Better Together in Maine: Partnerships, Collaboration, and Collective Impact Last fall’s enormously successful Better Together Summit that took place at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester affirmed our need and desire to build and strengthen partnerships across the many sectors that work for people, nature, and communities. […]
Continue readingSustainability Sit-Downs #2: Blaine Collison
Sustainability Sit-Downs #2 is out! This time, it’s Blaine Collison from Altenex, discussing renewable energy, the role of higher education, and more. Watch here: https://buff.ly/1DgCErZ Sustainability Sit-Downs is a new Second Nature video series consisting of 12 short interviews with sustainability leaders in higher education and partner organizations. A new video will be released every […]
Continue readingEco Practicum is now accepting applications for 2015 programs
The following message is courtesy of Eugenia Manwelyan, Eco Practicum Program Director: Eco Practicum is looking to engage big thinkers and bold do-ers in its Spring Break practicum in NYC and Summer practicum in the Catskill Mountains. The programs are designed to give undergraduates and recent grads hands-on experience, link them with smart and passionate peers, and connect them […]
Continue readingCity Market Events
Guess who’s got some great events coming up? That would be City Market! Check out their most recent list of events, and get ready for a great time. Who knew a grocery store could be so cool?