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News Briefs: October 27,  2009

Taking the Pulse of Climate Disruptions
Student with dairy calf - UNH photo servicesRecognizing that the health consequences of rising temperatures have already arrived, students are exploring how best to mitigate the coming climate costs for vulnerable human populations.

Education for Action at Bioneers
During last week's higher education session, panelists and audience members discussed curriculum and operations techniques that move the university towards climate neutrality.

Closer Look:  
Capturing Student Energy

As colleges and universities complete energy assessments and carry out sustainability plans, more of them are engaging students in the climate action process.

Photo credit - Alison Varty, Loyola University Chicago

Upcoming Events 

Oct 29:
Carbon Markets and Offsets
[Webinar]


Nov 5:
Students in Action
[Webinar]


Nov 10:
Local Food and Food Security [Webinar]

Nov 11 - 13:
GreenBuild
[Conference]


Nov 17:
Reducing the Climate Impact of Dining Services
[Webinar]


Nov 19:
Carbon Neutral Campus Architecture  [Webcast]

Jan 7 - 8:
Sustainability Across the Curriculum 
[Workshop]

Jan 20 - 22:
About the New Green Economy
[Conference]

Mar 21 - 23:
Smart and Sustainable Campuses 
[Conference]

For more, see our Events Calendar

Blog Tracks: What We're Reading Lately

Dirty Energy Fuels College Campuses: Grist

Sustainable transport, and wind turbines for Jesus: Sust. Activities at Unity College

Doom is Done: Organic on the Green

Leon Krier, Artist for the Peak Oil Era: Buildings & Grounds


Resources and Opportunities: 

Apply for policy and environment scholarships

Read Last Chance: Preserving Life on Earth

AASHE opens up campus sustainability forums


Submit paper for new Journal of Sustainability Education


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