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"Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany (7/21)

Fracking,Oil Drilling,Energy Solutions

by aahassonjee

Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm The Linda WAMC's Peforming Arts Studio 339 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting i… more...

  Filed under: New York

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 07/06/2016 | Last updated: 07/09/2016

Weekday Vegetarianism and Meatless Mondays: Dietary Trends To Help Save The Planet

Climate Change,Sustainable Living,Green Living,healthy living,Food Sustainability,Vegetarianism,Ted Talks,Meatless Monday

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

The evidence is clear that being a vegetarian is better for the environment, for animals, and even for our own health. Though we’ve heard this repeatedly, it can still be difficult to make the “veggie” switch in a culture that thrives… more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 3408 views | Posted on: 07/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia

by Ian S.D.

In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in America, and across Appalachia there are … more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

AUGUST 13th: Urban Roots: NATIVE PLANTS 101: A POLLINATOR WORKSHOP WITH AMY HEILMAN & REBECCA MARQUARDT

Environment,Sustainable Living,sustainable farming,Sustainable Food,Urban Roots,Native Plants,Ecology

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Discuss the benefits of native plants for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Pollinators are crucial for the life and health of your veggie plants! Includes hands-on component in which attendees will help plant native plugs around… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1611 views | Posted on: 07/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

July 16th: Rain Barrel Workshop – Urban Roots, Downtown Grand Rapids

Event,Sustainable Living,Michigan,WMEAC,Grand Rapids,Urban Roots,Rain Barrels

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is excited for their Rain Barrel Workshop in partnership with Urban Roots, July 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Madison Ave, SE! Get your ticket for this Rain Barrel Workshop today! A ticket is your rain barrel, no need buy a t… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 07/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

A Group of Companies, Including Amazon and Target, Pilot Tesla's New Powerpack Battery System

clean energy,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy

by Higgins_James Student

As part of a select group of companies, Amazon has launched a pilot of Tesla Energy’s new stackable battery units to supplement older data center power capacity units. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced their unveiling of a 4.8-megaw… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1849 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

APPLY BY TOMORROW, July 8th: Food Solutions New England Network Leadership Institute Fall Sessions

Environmental Actvitism,Sustainable Living,Rhode Island,Food Solutions New England,Food Sustainability

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Food Solutions New England (FSNE) seeks to grow, strengthen, and diversify its network leadership across the region. They are seeking regional green thinkers and doers to participate in the first FSNE Network Leadership Institute. They are … more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

REMINDER: Apply by July 8th for the Food Solutions New England (FSNE) Network Leadership Institute!

Massachusetts,Sustainable Living,Food Solutions New England,Food Solutions,Sustainable Food Lab,,New England Grassroots Environment Fund,Boston Public Market

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Starting in Fall 2016, over 3 sessions, Food Solutions New England (FSNE) is offering a Network Leadership Institute. The Institute provides an exciting opportunity for participants to gain: - Greater understanding of how to use the … more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

USGBC CO Emerging Professionals, First Friday Breakfast - July 8, 8-9 am

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

USGBC CO First Friday Breakfast July 8 - and the first friday of every month, 8-9 am Waffle Brothers 700 E 1st Ave Denver, CO 80203 Join USGBC Colorado Emerging Professionals for breakfast! This is a casual breakfast open to all e… more...

  Filed under: Colorado

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training – Central New Hampshire – July 19, 1-5 pm

Green Building,New Hampshire

by aahassonjee

Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training – Central New Hampshire July 19, 2016, 1 - 5 pm Lakes Region Community College Room: CAT 215 379 Belmont Road Laconia, NH 03246-1364 In this four hour comprehensive introdu… more...

  Filed under: New Hampshire

0 replies | 1530 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

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