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News Briefs: December 30th, 2008

Student Teams Lead Green Technology Research
Now in its sixth year, the P3 Award supports projects in green engineering, water conservation and access, transportation and mobility strategies and renewable energy, many with targets in the developing world.

Under Pressure: Holiday Breaks Prove a Good Time to Check Tires

Under-inflated tires decrease fuel efficiency and wear themselves out sooner. To keep them operating as efficiently as possible, campus volunteers find the perfect time to check tire pressure.

Editorial:
Our Best and Worst for 2008

With presidents stepping up to lead the way, campuses shifting to solar energy and students turning out en masse to vote, this was a banner year for campus sustainability. However, we have a ways to go before we achieve real reductions in pollution on campus. Here are our picks for the best and worst of 2008.

Upcoming Events

Jan 18 - Mar 28:
Recyclemania [Competition]

Feb 5:
The First 100 Days—National Teach-In on Global Warming [Webcast]

Feb 11-13:
Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit: Forging Solutions at Colleges and Universities[Conference]

Feb 12:
Climate and Global Warming Policy: What Role Can Higher Education Play?; NWF [Webinar]

Feb 19:
How Campuses Can Support Healthy Habitats and Conserve Resources, NWF [Webinar]

Feb 27 - Mar 2:
Power Shift 2009, EAC [Conference and Action Days]

Mar 19 - 21:
Going the Distance and Shortening It, From Farm to Cafeteria [Conference]

For more, see our Events Calendar

Loyola Brews Up a New Model for Sustainability

Students Have Their Hands Full Saving Food, Energy and Water

What Does HESA Mean for Campus Sustainability?

Open-Window Policy at Colorado College is a Breath of Fresh Air

The Heat Movers: Ground-Source Heating on Campus

Training the Workforce for Renewable Energy

Resources and Opportunities

Show off your cradle-to-cradle skills with the Lifecycle Building Challenge

Repower, Refuel, Rebuild America: The First 100 Days

Improve organizational performance and transform the world with Alan AtKisson’s new book

Sustainability: The Journal of Record calls for proposals

Attend your local Food Summit in February or March

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