Superstorm Sandy was indeed a very big storm, caused a large amount of destruction and affected millions of people, everything about it was big. On May 17, 2013 a small … Read more
Northeast Regional Center
NYC Eco-School PS 57 Gets 2013 Green Ribbon Schools Award
On a gloriously sunny Earth Day, cheers erupted in NYC Eco-School PS 57’s large outdoor garden as the Staten Island elementary school found out it had won a 2013 Green Ribbon Schools … Read more
Northeasterners Fight Back Against Tar Sands Project
The tar sands industry — responsible for toxic oil spills across the Midwest and Arkansas — is plotting to bring this dirty fuel straight through New England. They seek to reverse the flow … Read more
It’s an Urban Jungle Out There – Growing Sustainable Schools in New York City
Last October, I started my dream job as New York City Outreach Manager for Eco-Schools USA. Every day, I get to wake up and help teachers and parents find ways … Read more
Save Santa’s Reindeer!
Tar Sands Threat to Santa’s Reindeer: Santa’s sleigh doesn’t run on oil, it’s powered by Rudolph and his friends! Santa’s reindeer and their cousins, the woodland caribou, are in danger … Read more
Sandy’s Mandate: Time to Get Serious About Clean Energy
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, it is more important than ever for Americans to rethink our energy choices. Devastating extreme weather events are becoming far too common, with tragic … Read more
