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Todos en la Mesa: Making Room for Everyone at the Table
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 2:59 PM EDTRoxana Ulloa Barillas, Deputy Director for the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at United States Department of Agriculture meets with faith leaders in Southern California
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Restoring the Past, Preapring for the Future: Recovery after Natural Disaster
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:53 PM EDTJackie Cole, a Veterinarian and dedicated environmentalist, works fervently with communities, organizations and individuals to bring back much of the Galveston, TX tree population that was lost during Hurrican Ike, in 2008.
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Environment Prep: Teaching the Next Generation to Take the Lead
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:40 PM EDTBrian Kasher, Manager of Environmental Health and Saftey at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, knows that "greening our cities and towns requires a targeted approach in public school systems to achieve meaningful health benefits for our children." He lives, works and aims to teach that ideal each day.
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Going Green in the City
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:37 PM EDTSteve Montley works to revitalize areas crucial to Flint, Michigan and its inhabits, through "green technologies and bio-remediation."
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West Virginia: A National Leader in Sustainable Communities
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:33 PM EDTJoesph Mathis, founder and director of the Jobs Project, works on Sustainable Williamson -- a template for economic revitalization -- and is at the forefront of developing a comprehensive model that not only aids in “greening” the City of Williamson, but also pushes "the boundaries of sustainability by placing health and wellness at the center of the strategy."
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Committed Communities Pushing for Sustainability
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:32 PM EDT"Preserving our environment, building a prosperous local economy and promoting fairness" are the key components of Cynthia Solomon Barber's work. "Communicating sustainability in a way that results in immediate commitment from everyone" is the challenge she faces, when calling people to action.
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Putting Yourself “Out of Business:” The Role of a Sustainability Coordinator
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM EDTLindsay Baxter was the first Sustainability Coordinator of the City of Pittsburgh and continues to work in the environmental space, aiming to make sustainability efforts so much a part of everyday business culture that her job and others like it are no longer necessary -- "because sustainability will be integrated into every aspect of the organization," she says.
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Building A Better and Brighter Tomorrow
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:23 PM EDTHeading up Emerald Cities Atlanta, an initiative focused on the environmental and sustainable needs of the city, Deborah Scott works to implement the strategies and programs that will ensure energy efficient and sustainable development for a socially conscious economy.
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Early Environmental Education That Will Last Through Adulthood
Posted by on April 25, 2012 at 12:03 PM EDTEducating the students at Jonestown Elementary School with hands-on experiences is a well-weighted investment in the eyes of Marian Robidas, who believes that an environmentally-focused education early on yields more compassionate and aware adults in the future.
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Deadline Tomorrow: Nominate a Hero for the Citizens Medal
Posted by on April 23, 2012 at 3:30 PM EDTDo you know someone whose exemplary deeds are an inspiration for others to serve? If so, we want to hear from you.
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