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EPA/Antioch Webinar 3/26 at 12pm EST: Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 26, 12:00- 1:15 PM EST AICP credits pending Presenter: Cara Pike, Climate Access How can we connect the dots for people in our communities about climate impacts? This webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,EPA

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 03/09/2015 | Last updated: 03/09/2015

Petition the EPA: Ban the Use of Chlorpyrifos - Protect Agricultural Workers and Drinking Water Supplies

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s recently released human health risk assessment shows that farmworkers who apply the chlorpyrifos, a widely used pesticide, or work in the field may be …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Chlorpyrifos,Drinking Water,Water Supply

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/02/2015

Petition: Tell the EPA to Support the Clean Power Plan (via NRDC)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please help the NRDC with a petition to Gina McCarthy, EPA Administrator! It's time to limit emissions on coal-fired plants, for the health of the planet and for current and future generations. …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,EPA,NRDC,Health,Emissions

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 06/29/2015 | Last updated: 06/29/2015

The EPA's Clean Power Plan Needs your Support! (Environment Mass)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Add your signature to support the EPA and the Obama Administrations Clean Power Plan! Sign to help the EPA implement affordable energy solutions as a part of the Clean Energy Incentive Program. …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Power Plan,Obama Administration

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 08/13/2015 | Last updated: 08/13/2015

Fracking is Scary! Happy Halloween - Please sign this Petition to Stop Fracking

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fracking is Scary! This Halloween (and after!), please take a moment to look out for our communities and environment. Please sign the Sierra Club's Petition, to offer Public comment on methane sta…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Fracking,Sierra Club

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 10/31/2015

Webinar, 1/7: An Introduction to The Clean Power Plan -- A Home Performance View, 12-1:15 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Efficiency First on Thursday 1/7 for: An Introduction to The Clean Power Plan -- A Home Performance View You can add CPP to the list of acronyms that …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: EPA,Clean Power Plan,Efficiency First

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 01/05/2016 | Last updated: 01/05/2016

Freddie Mac Introduces a Green Rebate Program - up to $5000 for multifamily property loans

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the largest funder of multifamily properties nationally, Freddie Mac hopes to boost awareness of energy consumption among apartment owners and managers. Borrowers financing properties with 20 u…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: EPA,Multifamily Housing,Freddie Mac

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

EPA Methane Cut - New Regulations, and Resistance

by JackSawyer // Student

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has recently finalized a new methane rule that will see heavy regulations implemented into the gas and oil sectors. Methane emissions, a greenhouse gas that t…

Energy Star: A Leading Label in Voluntary Energy Conservation

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Although long popular, Energy Star has recently become a top symbol for energy conservation and going green, helping save families and businesses $300 billion on utility bills while at the same time r…

The EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2016: Looks Like a Bright Future for Renewables

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Every July, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) holds an annual conference to discuss current energy technology, market, and policy issues, and this year, they presented results from their Ann…

July 29th: Green Workplace Challenge Workshop #1: Getting Started with the GWC

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

OVERVIEW: Green Workplace Challenge competitors are seeking the edge they need to get ahead. This workshop guides participants through the first steps of the GWC, including how to set up their GWC …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: events,,Energy Star,EPA,Green Workplace Challenge,PA,GWC,Workshop,Andrew Kreider

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 07/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/19/2016

Join with the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group and Hundreds of Others to Reject Climate Denial Appointees

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join hundreds of architects and supporters of green building practices and policies. Sign on to a letter written by the AIA Committee on the Environment Advisory Group. "Mr. Pruitt’s hearing too…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: EPA,Health,Pollution,Water,Scott Pruitt,Climate Denial,Rick Perry,Air

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: EPA,EnergyStar,WaterSense,Safer Choice

0 replies | 2699 views | Posted on: 03/31/2017 | Last updated: 03/31/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

FREE Webinar: Using the Watersense EPA Water Budget Tool, June 24, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will go through an in-depth review of the WaterSense Water Budget tool and take you step by step through an interactive exercise to better understand the functionality of the tool, its inf

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Water Treatment and Filtration

Keywords: EPA,LEED,Water Efficiency,WaterSense

0 replies | 1137 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Climate Change and Abortion: They’re More Connected Than One Might Think

by gracemorrison

Times are changing: climate change is upon us and the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling which guaranteed Americans the right to an abortion. One may be asking oneself how these two are co

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,Global Warming,Environmental Actvitism,EPA,Health,Enviromental Health,Clean Air Act,Air Pollution,Women,activism

1 replies | 2637 views | Posted on: 07/18/2022 | Last updated: 06/30/2023