Efficiency Vermont’s Better Building by Design conference offers the Blair Hamilton Student Scholarships to support and inspire students to pursue the advancing of energy efficiency and renewable energy, which Blair dedicated his life to. There are 40 one day scholarships available to college and high-school students in Vermont, available on a first-come, first-served basis. I […]
Continue readingThis guy saw a huge amount of senseless waste and wasn’t very fond of it. So he found a way to use it and help a whole lot of people. It’s a simple concept, and yet nobody was doing it. What a difference people can make. Watch here
Climate change is a collective problem that requires collective – and often compulsory – solutions. A carbon tax would be more effective than all the carpools, slower drivers and electric cars combined. Read this article by Jon Margolis to find out more! Margolis: Why driving 55, recycling and putting on a sweater won’t save the […]
Continue readingFebruary 2014 E-News from the Vermont Natural Resources Council It’s February, and that means VNRC’s in the thick of things up at the State House. Staff have been helping lawmakers understand the issues and have been tracking a dozen or so pieces of legislation. So far this year, legislators have taken some positive steps: they’re […]
Continue readingThe Peace & Justice Center and Rob Koier Films Present STRENGTH OF THE STORM Friday, February 21st. Reception at 6pm and screening at 7pm followed by a Q&A with the stars of the film. Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center Film house, 60 Lake Street, Burlington, Vermont. $10 for adults, $5 for youth (18 yrs and under). A percentage […]
Continue readingI hope everyone is enjoying the winter, and in particular the fresh snow! We had a great time connecting with Vermonters who were interested in the Vermont Bioenergy Initiative while at the annual Vermont Farm Show. We showcased, among other materials, a brand new case study that is part of a series of on-farm energy […]
Continue readingVERMONT LEGISLATIVE DIGEST 2/17/14 This Week’s VT Legislature Committee Schedules CALL IN: Under the Dome LIVE Monday’s 11 a.m. Call in LIVE 802.862.3966 2/17 – Transportation Members of the House and Senate Transportation Committees discuss the FY15 transportation budget, green highways, rail expansion and more. Read: VCLT Overview of Transportation Bill. 2/24 […]
Continue readingGREEN MOUNTAINS, BLUE WATER: Earth Care News from Vermont Interfaith Power and Light (VTIPL) February 2014 In this newsletter: Preach-In: Materials Available Through Earth Day Send a Comment On Keystone Pipeline Update on Net Metering Bill Winter Driving Tips: Guidelines for Future Lenten Carbon Fast Sustainable Living Expo in Middlebury Moral Dimension of Carbon […]
Continue readingIf you are having trouble viewing this email, please click here for the online version Share This February 18, 2014 This issue brought to you by: Sponsor AASHE Bulletin About AASHE Bulletin is a weekly service of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Find out more or subscribe.AASHE defines […]
Continue readingThanks to CCM Dean, Paula, for passing this along. A great ad spoof from Only Organic for getting students thinking about the power of rhetoric and the concept of “natural”. https://www.ecomediastudies.org/2014/02/11/the-natural-effect-spoof-ad/