DotEarth, a popular NYT blog which examines efforts to balance human affairs with the planet’s limits, has been discussing the idea of "Generation-E," a new way to think of the … Read more
Xarissa Holdaway’s Archive
Guide to Climate Action Planning
In case you missed this new report on our home site or in our e-newsletter, let me direct your attention to our new Climate Action Planning Guide for universities and … Read more
USA Today Covers Biking and Walking Programs at universities
Bikes on campus are nothing new, particularly to cash-strapped students. But when a university invests in bike rental programs, increased riding and parking infrastructure, and the physical and environmental health … Read more
Redirecting the Waste Stream: Using waste vegetable oil as fuel
As petroleum products become more expensive and concern over greenhouse gases rises, biofuel is the word on everyone’s lips. So far, two primary sources are in production. Ethanol, which is … Read more
Green Graduate, Seeking Job
The buzz on green jobs is especially loud in the summertime, when new grads flood the email boxes of HR managers with carefully composed resumes. Luckily, the environmentally-sensitive have more … Read more
LAT Covers Green Building at Universities
Here’s another trend-skimming piece for you: this Los Angeles Times article highlights more than a dozen schools building green. If you already know a lot about LEED, geothermal and recycled … Read more
Same Difference: Unplug Your Cellphone or Skip the Bath
Ever wonder whether your power strip or your shower timer saves more energy? David MacKay of Without Hot Air wants you to know for sure what your actions mean. In … Read more
News Review: AASHE Digest 2007
AASHE’s weekly email newsletters, which are chock-full of campus sustainability alerts, have finally been compiled into a handy 230-page reference guide. The 2007 Digest, released yesterday, links to more than … Read more
Moving Past the Low-hanging Fruit at University of Missouri
One of our Chill Out! competition winners, the University of Missouri, has accomplished the admiral task of reducing their energy use by 19% per square foot since 1990, while still … Read more
Remodeling the Commercial Kitchen at Kendall College
A quick scan through your house reveals a few truths about the energy costs of your appliances. In many homes, the most constant energy drain comes from the direction of … Read more
