Daily Archives: April 17, 2009

Join the New Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

The National Council for Science and the Environment invites you to join with over 600 environmental scholars and scientists who have already joined the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences.  Since its creation less than a year ago, AESS is … Continue reading →

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The Big Energy Gamble

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Via Librarians’ Internet Index. Companion website to this 2009 PBS NOVA documentary that “explores the pros and cons of California’s bold approach [to fighting global warming], which could be adopted nationwide during the Obama administration.” Features interviews, an online diary … Continue reading →

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Healthy School Environment Resources

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Healthy School Environment Resources is your gateway to on-line resources to help facility managers, school administrators, architects, design engineers, school nurses, parents, teachers and staff address environmental health issues in schools.

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Local Governments and Schools: A Community-Oriented Approach

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

This guide provides local government managers with an understanding of the connections between school facility planning and local government management issues.

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SmartWay Verified Technologies

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

EPA has evaluated various emission reducing and fuel saving technologies/devices as part of grants, cooperative agreements, emissions testing, engineering analyses, modeling, demonstration projects and external peer reviewed reports.  The technologies listed on the web site have been verified by EPA … Continue reading →

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Efficient Drivers Cut Emissions, but Stir Up Hot Air

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Wall Street Journal. Even without futuristic technologies, drivers can achieve eye-popping fuel economy in their current cars with nothing fancier than their brains and some lighter feet. The idea is to maintain momentum much … Continue reading →

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Communicating Nature Workshop

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

Please join us at the Illinois State Museum for this exciting opportunity. Saturday, May 16, 10-4 Cost $45 including materials and lunch Our upcoming “Communicating Nature Workshop” is a mixture of classroom instruction, group and individual projects, and experiences in … Continue reading →

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IDEM: donating books helps libraries and the environment

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Laura B.

In celebration of National Library Week, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management suggests that Hoosiers donate unwanted books to their local libraries, rather than throwing them away. I encourage everyone from every state to do the same.

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