Monthly Archives: August 2010

Banks Grow Wary of Environmental Risks

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story in the New York Times. Some lenders are taking a stand on practices like mining and deforestation that may be risky to their reputations.

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Engaging Lifecycle of "Stuff" Lesson Plans

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Laura B.

Students are surrounded by “stuff” – from blue jeans to the latest cell phone – in their everyday lives. With Buy, Use, Toss? A Closer Look at the Things We Buy, a comprehensive unit on consumption that is aligned with standards … Continue reading →

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EPA's New Fuel Efficiency Labels: Will They Help Sell Greener Cars?

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full post at FastCoDesign. Going car shopping has never been more complicated for someone who wants to buy a fuel-efficient vehicle. New labels touting efficiency should help end the confusion when it comes to buying electric or hybrid … Continue reading →

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Johan Rockstrom: Let the environment guide our development

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Laura B.

Watch the TEDTalk. Human growth has strained the Earth’s resources, but as Johan Rockstrom reminds us, our advances also give us the science to recognize this and change behavior. His research has found nine “planetary boundaries” that can guide us … Continue reading →

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Energy 101 Videos: Learn More About the Basics!

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

Via EERE’s Energy Savers blog. Okay, so we already pointed out the Energy Basics Web site last week. Because I’m going to talk about something on the site, I wanted to remind you all of what it is: a brand … Continue reading →

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A New Deal Legacy

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

Via GovBookTalk. One of my uncles logged in some time at a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp during the Depression of the 1930′s, so The Bureau of Reclamation’s Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy: 1933-1942 caught my eye while I was looking … Continue reading →

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BBC Dimensions

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

Dimensions takes important places, events and things, and overlays them onto a map of where you are. Plug in your zip code (postcode in Brit-speak) or location to start. Default appears to be area covered by the 2011 Pakistan floods, … Continue reading →

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

As a new generation of cars and light trucks start appearing on the market, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the … Continue reading →

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Transparency: The Most Fuel Efficient Airlines

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

Via Good. While some airlines have done experiments in running planes on biofuels, air travel normally requires an enormous output of carbon-emitting jet fuel. Various factors, like plane models, total load, and chosen route can effect one trip’s fuel efficiency, … Continue reading →

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Call for entries: The 5th Annual IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environment Awards

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Laura B.

The 5th Annual IIDA/Metropolis Smart Environment Awards® Good Design is more than pretty. It’s Smart. PURPOSE To recognize individuals and collaborative teams creating excellent, leading edge interior environments WHO SHOULD ENTER Interior Design and Architecture professionals and teams practicing legally … Continue reading →

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