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Bad Obama Ozone Decision May Spell Trouble for Wildlife

,  |  Sep 9, 2011

The Obama Administration’s recent announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency will not strengthen the ozone or smog standard is of little consolation to parents who have to rush their asthmatic … Read more

Michigan Students Arrested in protest of Keystone XL Pipeline

 |  Sep 8, 2011

After a weekend break out of respect for the state of emergency declared due to hurricane Irene, The Tar Sands Action demonstration in Washington D.C. resumed its normal schedule Monday 8/29where three … Read more

Virginia’s largest solar energy system to be installed at Washington and Lee University

,  |  Sep 2, 2011

Washington and Lee University has signed an agreement with Secure Futures L.L.C., a solar-energy developer based in Staunton, Virginia, to install two solar photovoltaic arrays, totaling approximately 450 kilowatts. The … Read more

Update: Tar Sands Action Arrests postponed due to Hurricane, Michigan students staying on till Monday

 |  Aug 27, 2011

381 people have been arrested at the Tar Sands Action in Washington D.C. since the massive civil disobedience event started last Saturday 8/20. This weekend, however, all civil disobedience will … Read more

MI Students Against Keystone XL Pipeline- Will risk arrest this weekend at the Tar Sands Action in D.C

 |  Aug 23, 2011

Michigan Students are against the Keystone XL pipeline: Will risk arrest this weekend at the Tar Sands Action in D.C. Read more

Two Labor Unions Oppose Keystone XL Tar Sands Pipeline And Outline Better Alternatives

 |  Aug 19, 2011

“We call on the State Department NOT to approve the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline or to take any actions that lead to the further extraction of Tar Sands … Read more

Remembering Ray Anderson’s Legacy to Sustainability

 |  Aug 18, 2011

It is with a heavy heart that I share that our colleague and friend, Ray Anderson, has passed away.  Ray served on the President’s Advisory Council at the National Wildlife … Read more

Double Your Own Fuel Economy

 |  Aug 1, 2011

Getting excited about the President’s fuel efficiency announcement Average fuel economy in America today is about 26 miles per gallon (mpg) across all cars and light trucks (SUV’s, pickups, etc.).  The … Read more

Climate Capsule: Turn Down the Heat

 |  Jul 26, 2011

This week’s stories: Highlight of the Week: Wrong Pipeline, Wrong Oil Quote: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Economic Story of the Week: Energy-Saving LEDs , Unstoppable Editorial of the Week: Sizzle … Read more

Butte College Proves “Grid Positive” Possible

, ,  |  Jul 18, 2011

When Butte College publicly stated its goal in 2008 to become grid positive by 2012, the campus sustainability community watched developments closely, wondering how Butte would achieve this goal.  The technical, financial, … Read more