Daily Archives: July 16, 2009

EPA seeks public's input on Great Lakes cleanup

Read the full story in the Daily Herald. Federal officials are preparing for a series of public meetings to discuss President Barack Obama’s initiative to restore the Great Lakes, an ecosystem battered by invasive species, toxic pollution and other problems. … Continue reading

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Wal-Mart keen to define green

Read the full story in the Chicago Tribune. Calling a T-shirt “green” is like calling a shampoo “natural.” No one is quite sure what it means. Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking steps to give the phrase “green” a measurable definition … Continue reading

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ENVIRONMENT: The Interdisciplinary Challenge

University of Wisconsin, Madison October 8-11, 2009 Join hundreds of friends and colleagues from across North America in a wide-ranging exchange of research findings, teaching tips, lessons about professional development, and discussions about the future of environmental and sustainability higher … Continue reading

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Online Professional Development from the Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society’s Online Teacher Training Courses are designed for K-12 educators of every discipline who are interested in adding a new dimension to their lessons. Upcoming courses include Fundamentals of Environmental Education, Conservation Biology for Educators and Energy, Climate … Continue reading

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Bright Green Dream Challenge

The Bright Green Dream Challenge encourages teachers and students to evaluate their classroom environment and propose creative solutions for increasing energy efficiency, enhancing the learning environment and reducing their carbon footprint. The winning entry will receive a $15,000 sustainable classroom … Continue reading

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Toshiba America Foundation Grants

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) grants support innovative projects designed by math and science teachers to make their classrooms more exciting and successful for students. Any K-12 teacher in a public or private school in the United States is eligible. Proposed … Continue reading

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Free Water Quality Test Kits

National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) are teaming up to provide volunteers with free water quality test kits. The WWMD test kit includes everything necessary to test for temperature, pH, turbidity and dissolved oxygen, and … Continue reading

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