Daily Archives: July 7, 2009

STEMester of Service Grants

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Laura B.

Youth Service America (YSA) will give $5,500 STEM grants to middle school science teachers and service-learning coordinators to strengthen their classroom practices through service learning. The grant will target students from disadvantaged circumstances in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, … Continue reading →

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Cargo Containers Are Exterior of Seattle Buildings

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. DA STARK Interiors, a Seattle-based interior design firm, is assembling buildings from reused cargo containers in the heart of the Seattle Design District, according to a June 18 press release. The containers represent … Continue reading →

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EPA's Clean Energy Guidebook Targets States

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. A first-of-its-kind guide is designed to help states save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by adopting clean energy practices in their facilities, operations, and vehicle fleets. States spend about 10 percent of … Continue reading →

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