Daily Archives: February 4, 2008

Over 90 Campuses to Pilot Campus Sustainability Rating System

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) has announced the launch of its pilot rating system for sustainability in higher education. Over ninety college and university campuses will test the self-assessment tool, … Continue reading →

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Company turns waste juice into energy

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read/listen to the full story from The Environment Report. Tiny single-celled organisms could become the giants of energy production in the near future. Scientists are using bacteria to convert waste into hydrogen energy. Lisa Ann Pinkerton recently watched a vat … Continue reading →

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National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

The National Ocean Sciences Bowl (NOSB®) is an academic competition for high school students designed to generate interest and excitement about science and our oceans and Great Lakes. Each February, more than 300 schools and 2,000 students participate and compete … Continue reading →

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EPA's FY 2009 Budget Focuses on Next Phase of Environmental Progress

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Building on 37 years of progress in protecting human health and the environment, EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson today released his agency’s $7.14 billion fiscal year 2009 budget.

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A tornado-razed town is rebuilding green

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Plenty Magazine. From hospital to power plant, Greensburg, Kansas residents are building the model of the future.

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How green is your primary candidate?

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Plenty Magazine. Given the urgent need for a response to climate change, each candidate’s environmental record deserves extra scrutiny.

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Latest issue of EPA's Go Green newsletter

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

GO GREEN! EPA News You Can Use – February 2008 http://www.epa.gov/newsroom/gogreen IN THIS ISSUE: Enviro-Tip of the Month What You Can Do, What You Can Use Upcoming Events and Opportunities About This Newsletter —————————————————– ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH Buy a … Continue reading →

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Study Warns of Chemicals in Baby Items

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests. The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products … Continue reading →

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The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenbiz.com/enewsletter. AAMCO Aims for Zero-Waste, Increased Efficiency With New Initiative http://www.greenbiz.com/news/news_third.cfm?NewsID=36602 The automotive service center’s ambitious new AAMCO Eco-Green certification program helps both franchise owners and customers boost their performance … Continue reading →

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Motivated by a Tax, Irish Spurn Plastic Bags

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. The Irish have embraced the use of cloth bags to carry groceries, encouraged by a 33-cent tax on plastic ones.

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