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News Briefs: January 13, 2009

Service Learning Takes a Climate Approach
A Warren Wilson College project, INSULATE!, addresses a climate challenge that lies beyond campus, taking advantage of the school’s work program and service learning components to help local residents energy-proof their homes.  


Hydrogen: Just a Lot of Hot Gas?
Hydrogen-powered carHumboldt State’s new hydrogen-powered car and fueling station are part of a university-led effort to wean America off gasoline. But is hydrogen the fuel of tomorrow or yesterday’s hype? ClimateEdu goes for a ride to find out.


Closer Look:
Youth Activists Vocal At Climate Talks

At climate talks in Poznan, Poland, young delegates from across the world added their voices to the debate, demanding that the global dialogue be refocused on the survival of civilizations and ecosystems.

 SustainUs

Upcoming Events

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

Feb 9 - 11:
Transportation Demand Management [Conference]
 

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

Feb 14 - 18:
Lead the Way: NACA Convention[Conference]


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

Apr 5- 7:
Smart and Sustainable Campuses; NACUBO [Conference]

Apr 16- 17:
Gulf Coast Green: Sustainable Communities [Conference]

For more, see our Events Calendar

Perspective: Recession is the Mother of Invention   

TGIF As legislators make hard cuts to their budgets, administrators hunker down on campus spending, particularly when it comes to so-called “luxury” sustainability programs. To compensate, student organizers and campus sustainability professionals are turning to new funding sources to implement vital campus sustainability initiatives.
From Rachel Barge, Campus InPower

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Find the perfect wildlife eco-trip through NWF

Download “Green Careers Resource Guide” for free

Sign up for Recyclemania before it’s too late

Apply to be a Clean Air -- Cool Planet Climate Fellow

Green Mountain Coffee

National Wildlife Blend coffee beans from Green Mountain Coffee are shade grown to protect migratory bird habitat.

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