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Higgins_James
Student Duxbury MA United States Member Since: 05/24/2016
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Indoor Air Quality - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisible dangers they hold for human health. Airborne particle pollution can lead to respiratory problems and increase the risk of cancer. Products and machines that emit particulate matter and deadly chemicals are easily inhaled and can d...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 04/05/2023 + Show |
An Introduction to Community Solar
If you are looking to ‘Go Solar’ there are many great options available, but one option worth looking into is Community Solar. The term Community Solar refers to a community based solar project that is owned by residents, or people that are interested in investing in solar panels within the project. The main purpose of community solar is to allow people in a given community to own or have rights to solar panels without having to i...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 03/28/2023 + Show |
Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025
Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norway, the world’s leading country in adopting electric vehicles, will also aim to have over 67 percent of its energy come from renewable sources by 2020. If and when a bill gets passed into law, Norway will be the world’s first nati...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 04/07/2023 + Show |
Sierra Club’s Guide to Low-Cost EV Vehicle Options
It’s an exciting technological and environmental shift that nearly every major car distributor now carries a line of battery-electric cars or hybrids. And these vehicles are getting more affordable as well. With more green vehicle options coming to market, you may wonder what you need to know to make a choice you can feel great about....
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 07/21/2016 + Show |
Norway Plans to Ban All Fossil Fuel Based Vehicle Sales by 2025
Norway plans to ban all fossil fuel based vehicle sales and production by 2025. The country’s four main political parties have agreed to formulate a policy and to work together on this matter. Norway, the world’s leading country in adopting electric vehicles, will also aim to have over 67 percent of its energy come from renewable sources by...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 07/06/2016 + Show |
The Land and Science Educator Network is Now Taking Applications for the 2016-17 School Year
Land and Science Educator Network: Urban Planning Through a Virtual Internship!! - Land Science is a virtual internship for middle and high school students funded by the National Science Foundation and developed by the University of Wisconsin and Mass Audubon. - Students take on the role of interns in a virtual urban planning firm where they...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 07/01/2016 + Show |
U.S, Canada, and Mexico Make Clean Energy Pledge for 2025
The United States, Canada, and Mexico’s leaders have pledged to source 50% of their overall electricity through clean energy by 2025. President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and President Enrique Pena Nieto met at a one day summit on June 28 in Ottawa to talk about the dangers of climate change. The “Three Amigos” have...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 06/30/2016 + Show |
Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisible dangers they hold for human health. Airborne particle pollution can lead to respiratory problems and increase the risk of cancer. Products and...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 06/23/2016 + Show |
An Introduction to Community Solar
If you are looking to ‘Go Solar’ there are many great options available, but one option worth looking into is Community Solar. The term Community Solar refers to a community based solar project that is owned by residents, or people that are interested in investing in solar panels within the project. The main purpose of community solar is to...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 06/15/2016 + Show |
Solar Prices Drop as Project Numbers Continue to Grow
Over the past fiscal year, the U.S. solar industry has grown dramatically as we move into 2016. With over 135,000 installations emerging in the first half of 2015, we now see a new installation every 2 minutes. Since the implementation of the solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which allocates a 30 percent tax credit for solar systems, the cost to...
By Higgins_James // Student Last updated: 06/13/2016 + Show |
APPLICATIONS DUE TOMORROW JULY 8TH: Food Solutions New England (FSNE) for Leadership Fall Sessions
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. FSNE are inviting applications from people who are active in food system efforts locally and/or regionally, who are...
By Higgins_James // Student Event Date: 07/08/2016 + Show |
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 inviting applications from people who are active in food system efforts locally and/or regionally, who are...
By Higgins_James // Student Event Date: 07/08/2016 + Show |
ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA
EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, students, and green builders are all welcome to attend, meet colleagues, and expand connections within the industry....
By Higgins_James // Student Event Date: 07/07/2016 + Show |