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SEPT 26-28: REGISTER NOW for "The Michigan Energy Symposium"

Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Nuclear Energy,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Events,Michigan,Education,University of Michigan,U of M

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

INFO: Climate change is a potential threat to the welfare of mankind and its mitigation is becoming urgent. Nuclear energy, which provides one-fifth of U.S. electricity generation, is a leading utility-scale, carbon-free baseload power sour… more...

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0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 07/13/2016 | Last updated: 07/13/2016

AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University

Events,Michigan,Nature Conservation,Ecology,MSU,Michigan State University,Beneficial Insects

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting Beneficial Insects with Flowering Plants… more...

  Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action

Climate Change,Environment,COP21,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Climate Relocation,UNHCR,resettlement proposal

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dwindle. In the past, when the use of foss… more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 2517 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

The First US Climate Change Refugees - A New Reality

Climate Change,United States,Climate Displacement,Climate Refugees,Relocation Efforts,Isle de Jean Charles

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

To many Americans, the idea of “climate refugees” and displacement due to rising sea levels and changing environmental conditions seems like an impossible fantasy that only happens in far off Island nations. But this no longer solely af… more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 2294 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

AUGUST 16th: Support Future Green Leaders at 11th Annual WMSBF Member Outing

Green Living,Green Building Education,Events,Michigan,Western Michigan Sustainable Business Forum,WMSBF,Golf,green leaders

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes the critical role emerging professionals play in forwarding corporate and community sustainability initiatives. They’ve worked hard to facilitate connections between local educational in… more...

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0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 07/12/2016 | Last updated: 07/12/2016

July 14th & August 11th: Nature Storytime for Sprouts - Individual Classes

Green Living,Events,sustainable farming,Sustainable Food,Duke Farms,New Jersey,Children

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Children ages 3-6 and their adult caregivers are invited to join Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township, NJ for a 90 minute nature themed monthly program. Each month Duke Farms' “sprouts” will use their senses to connect to the natural wor… more...

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0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 07/11/2016 | Last updated: 07/11/2016

Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market

Errors and Emissions,Electric Vehicles,cars,vehicles,market,Volkswagen,Batteries,Electric Batteries,company

by JackSawyer Student

Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attempting to fix its tainted image and conque… more...

  Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 1695 views | Posted on: 07/10/2016 | Last updated: 07/10/2016

"Dear President Obama" Film Screening - Friday AUGUST 5, 2016 - 1:00 PM

Energy,Fracking,Fossil Fuels,Oil

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date! "Dear President Obama" Film Screening - Friday AUGUST 5, 2016 - 1:00 PM Arise Music Festival 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd Loveland, CO The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, with a focus on clean energy soluti… more...

  Filed under: Colorado

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 07/09/2016 | Last updated: 07/09/2016

"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 | 792 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...

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0 replies | 3340 views | Posted on: 07/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/08/2016

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