Daily Archives: November 18, 2009

Stanford moves aggressively to cut energy use, reduce carbon impact

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the news release. In an effort to tackle the threat of global climate change head on, Stanford University has developed an ambitious, long-range, $250 million initiative to sharply reduce the university’s energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Detailed designs … Continue reading →

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Funds will help support biofuel project at WKU

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Bowling Green Daily News. Western Kentucky University is expanding its energy consciousness. For years, the Institute for Combustion Science and Environmental Technology has worked on trying to make coal-burning power plants more efficient; the … Continue reading →

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College of Chemistry steers course to sustainable 'green' chemistry

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The College of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, is making major new commitments to advance research and education in sustainable, green chemistry. The college has appointed Alexis T. Bell, professor of chemical engineering, to … Continue reading →

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Illinois Institute of Technology Leads Statewide Initiative to Create Jobs and National Hub for Smart Grid

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) announced a $120 million statewide initiative to speed the adoption of the Smart Grid in Illinois. IIT is leading the Illinois Smart Grid collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign … Continue reading →

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Department of Energy Awards $338 Million to Accelerate Domestic Geothermal Energy

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced up to $338 million in Recovery Act funding for the exploration and development of new geothermal fields and research into advanced geothermal technologies.  These grants will support … Continue reading →

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Franklin Pierce University announces new M.B.A. in Energy & Sustainability Studies

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. A natural extension of the University’s commitment to climate neutrality and sustainability, Franklin Pierce University announced a new M.B.A. in Energy & Sustainability Studies earlier this week. The M.B.A. in Energy & Sustainability Studies has a … Continue reading →

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SCAD receives 2009 Sustainability Award from Fashion Group International

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula Wallace was presented with the Fashion Group International 2009 Sustainability Award on behalf of the university at FGI’s star-studded 26th Annual Night of Stars Gala Thursday, Oct. 22, … Continue reading →

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Eco-Reps advocate recycling on campus

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the Daily Lobo. A group of environmentally-conscious students have organized to promote recycling in the dorms. Eco-Reps — a collaborative effort between UNM Recycling, Residence Life and Student Housing and a service learning class — … Continue reading →

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Winners Announced in Dow's Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. The Dow Chemical Company recently recognized the inaugural winners of its Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge – an awards competition established to encourage and promote solutions to the world’s most pressing social, economic and environmental problems. Graduate … Continue reading →

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Fairfield University to Use Tomra Reverse Vending Machines to Reward Students for Recycling

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the press release. Tomra of North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tomra Systems ASA (TOMRA) and leading global provider of advanced recycling solutions, today announced that Fairfield University in Fairfield, Conn., has acquired four of TOMRA’s UNO recycling … Continue reading →

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