National Wildlife Federation
ClimateEdu
News Briefs: February 10, 2009

Communication and Finesse Crucial to Successful Temperature Setbacks
Temperature setback programs continue to improve, realizing greater energy savings. Since results vary widely depending on the age, use, and type of building, communication is crucial.

National Teach-in Finds Policy Solutions for the First 100 days 
National Teach-in"What was laughable two years ago is about to become a reality," said one student at a National Teach-In event at University of Maryland. One of more than 700 student groups and environmental clubs that gathered last week, UMD’s Clean Energy alliance urged students to speak to their Congressional leaders, lobby for clean energy on campus, and work towards green jobs. 

Closer Look:  
Balancing Nostalgia with Efficiency  

46 Blackstone Street, a historical Harvard building, recently underwent major renovations for energy efficiency. When dealing with old structures, the headaches are bigger, the paybacks are longer, and green is harder to get.


 

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Feb 11:
Environmental Sustainability as a Strategic Policy Issue [Webinar]

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

Mar 12:
Onsite Renewable Energy: Wind, Solar, and Geothermal on Campus [Webinar]

Mar 29 - 31:
Going the Distance and Shortening It, From Farm to Cafeteria [Conference]

Mar 31 - Apr 2:
World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development [Conference]

Apr 15:
Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming [Broadcast]

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

For more, see our Events Calendar

PERSPECTIVE: Your Recommended Daily Allowance of Real Food

ClimateEdu_021009_RealFoodChallengeResponding to news of rising diabetes rates, global food riots, and the environmental impact of agriculture, students pressure their administrators for healthy, local, equitable food.

Resources and Opportunities

Sustainability Smarts: Best Practices for College Unions and Student Activities

Enter the National Wildlife photo contest

University of Delaware releases sustainable landscape guide [PDF]

Santogold and The Roots to headline Power Shift 09 concerts

 

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