Daily Archives: April 7, 2008

The latest issue of GreenBuzz

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

For a full-color, graphic version of this newsletter, go to http://www.greenbiz.com/enewsletter. GreenBiz Radio: Making the Journey Toward Zero Waste http://www.greenbiz.com/radio/radio_third.cfm?NewsID=55838 There are some basic concepts to keep in mind when reducing waste, according to Larry Chalfan of the Zero Waste … Continue reading →

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Trees Block Solar Panels, and a Feud Ends in Court

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. California’s Solar Shade Act was an obscure curiosity until Carolynn Bissett and Richard Treanor were convicted.

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Integrated Perennial Weed Management On-Farm Research Mini-Grant Program

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

John Masiunas and Dan Anderson announce a mini-grant program (up to $500 per applicant) for farmers who want to try organic or sustainable methods to manage problem perennial weeds in Illinois and nearby regions of neighboring states. The program’s goal … Continue reading →

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Wind turbines in short supply

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story at News.com. Want some turbines to build a wind power park? Get in line. High demand–coupled with the engineering challenges of building turbines that can extract hundreds of kilowatts or megawatts of power from the wind–has … Continue reading →

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McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Academic Enrichment and Teacher Development Grants

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Deadline: May 1, 2008 Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, the McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation was created in recognition of the struggle educators often face in bringing truly exceptional teaching to their students. The foundation awards grants to those projects … Continue reading →

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LEGO Invites Children to Display Their Creativity With Second Annual LEGO Creativity Awards

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Deadline: May 23, 2008 LEGO Systems, Inc. invites children between the ages of 6 and 13 who consider themselves curious, imaginative, and creative to apply for the second annual LEGO Creativity Awards. Designed to encourage lifelong curiosity and creativity, the … Continue reading →

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Students of Liberty’s platform goes 'green' with wind turbines

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in The University Daily Kansan. Students of Liberty, a student coalition competing in this year’s Student Senate election, has revealed its platform regarding building enough wind turbines to power one-third of the University.

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3 University Leaders Testify on Efforts to Cut Greenhouse Gases

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Via Buildings & Grounds. The U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works heard testimony Thursday from three university executives on how higher education is addressing climate change. Robert Birgeneau, chancellor of the University of California at Berkeley, Jacqueline Johnson, … Continue reading →

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U. of California at San Diego Plans Projects in Renewable Energy

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post in Buildings & Grounds. The University of California at San Diego has announced a set of renewable-energy projects that will provide 10 to 15 percent of the university’s power. Solar arrays on the tops of campus … Continue reading →

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Waters Corp. Offers Authorities Free Drug Analysis

Posted on April 7, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Water & Wastewater News. Responding to recent reports of trace levels of pharmaceuticals found in U.S. drinking water supplies, Waters Corporation of Milford, Mass., announced on March 19 that it will offer qualified U.S. water … Continue reading →

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