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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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Vice President Biden Visits the Everglades
Posted by on April 24, 2012 at 6:05 PM EDTEverglades restoration is one of the Administration’s top environmental priorities because these efforts benefit the environment, economy, and communities across South Florida.
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Twitter Office Hours: Severe Weather Week
Posted by on April 23, 2012 at 3:57 PM EDTCraig Fugate, FEMA Administrator, and Dr. Kathryn Sullivan, NOAA Deputy Administrator, join us for a special session of office hours on Twitter to take your questions on the dangers of severe weather, the importance of getting prepared before severe weather strikes.
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Pipeline Modernization Plan Means Safety and Jobs
Posted by on April 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM EDTDepartment of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood annouces a massive pipeline modernization project that will promote the safe and reliable delivery of energy resources across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.
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