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Filter Floodwaters with Flora
Spring in the Pacific Northwest can only mean one thing: rain. As rain falls on our roofs and streets, it is piped into stormwater drains which eventually empty out into our local waterways. The toxic runoff that washes into Puget… Read more >
“Fast and the Furious” 5 Reasons to like the Chevy Volt
Although Washington, DC is no Rio de Janeiro and my passenger was certainly no Vin Diesel, I was still catching eyes on a recent test drive while cruising down Pennsylvania Ave. What exactly was under the hood of the new… Read more >
Royal Wedding Aims to Keep Things Green
OK, so I admit it. The romantic in me has unabashedly taken over and I’m caught up in the royal wedding frenzy. While it’s not known if bride-to-be Kate Middleton will be donning an eco-friendly wedding dress made of hemp,… Read more >
Electric Vehicles’ Price at the Pump: 75 cents “per gallon”
Last week, the global price of oil rose above $105 per barrel and the national average price of gasoline hit $3.55 per gallon– the highest ever for this time of year. However, if you could plug your car into an… Read more >
In Pursuit of Passion: A Love of Cars and Nature=Chevy Volt
Interview with Valerie Zelko, the third post in my series on passion. Read more >
Believing in climate change makes you an expert, and here’s why
Are you a climate change expert? If you agree that climate change is occurring, the answer to this question is 100% yes – especially if you are a scientist or work in environmental policy. Whether or not we feel we… Read more >
In Pursuit of Passion: Change Starts at Home Over Dinner
I first met Laurie David 20 years ago when she was living in New York City. Since then she has become a force for change. As part of my series on passion, I interviewed Laurie to learn more about her source of energy. Q: What… Read more >
Inner-City Youth Walking the Talk on Advanced Vehicle Innovation and Sustainability
As we head into 2011 with positive manufacturing news in the national media, industriousness and innovation at a high school in West Philadelphia shows how US leadership in clean energy and transportation technology is not just building jobs today, but… Read more >
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Eco-Schools USA 2011 Acrostic
Happy New Year from the Eco-Schools USA team! Read more >
Sustainability Student Success Story: ThinkGreenLiveClean.com
In 2007, college student Wyatt Taubman created the slogan “Think Green, Live Clean” while brainstorming ways to communicate sustainability to his peers. Hear how his experiences shaped this process and tips for creating change. Read more >
