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USA TODAY covers sustainability majors

 |  Aug 19, 2009

USA TODAY has a new story on campus sustainability, focused on the rise of degree programs that prepare students to work in sustainability fields, such as green construction or sustainable … Read more

Leading Online Tool For Finding Terrific Outdoor Spaces and Events Near You

 |  Aug 15, 2009

Hi readers, Your friends at NWF often worry about the recent trend of people (especially kids) spending too much time indoors.  We aren’t against people using the Internet (obviously) but … Read more

How Campus Climate Leaders Will Help Revive Regional Economies

, ,  |  Aug 14, 2009

Former President Bill Clinton, at the third annual meeting of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) in Chicago today, shared valuable perspectives on investing in large-scale building … Read more

Reporting from the 3rd Annual Butte College Sustainability Conference

 |  Aug 14, 2009

Butte College’s 3rd annual sustainability conference opened with a welcome from the school’s president, Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg. Her speech exhorted attendees to remember that sustainability is as much … Read more

Facilities and the Educational Experience

 |  Aug 13, 2009

“These green buildings have propelled us into the educational experience,” says Paul Matthews, vice president of facilities maintenance during yesterday’s green campus tour of Saint Xavier University and University of … Read more

AASHE Bulletin now covering international news

 |  Aug 13, 2009

This week marks the first edition of AASHE’s Global Edition of the Bulletin. Alongside ClimateEdu, the Bulletin is one of the best sources of news on the campus sustainability scene, … Read more

Game Changer on the Road: 230 Miles Per Gallon

 |  Aug 11, 2009

Mysterious ads have been popping up around DC recently, featuring “230 8-11” with a smiling outlet for the 0. We just found out what all the fuss is about: The … Read more

Psychology and Social Science Inform Climate Campaigns

,  |  Aug 11, 2009

NWF August 11, 2009 Schools are tapping into the power of the mind when it comes to environmental campaigns. By integrating social science theories into their messaging and tactics, such … Read more

Putting Vending Machine Energy Consumption on Ice

,  |  Aug 11, 2009

NWF August 11, 2009 The energy cost of a cold drink has gone down on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) campus (Wisconsin). The installation of Vending Misers on all … Read more

What’s Your Green Wish?

 |  Aug 11, 2009

Are you wishing for a brighter, greener future? I’m writing to introduce you to a cool new contest where NWF is asking kids, what is your green wish? The National … Read more