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Position Announcement: ISTC Director
5.8.13
Contact: Susan Key
at susankey@illinois.edu
Source: ISTC, 5/8/13
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ISTC is now accepting applications for a Director to lead the Center in the execution of its mission and in maintaining and enhancing its tradition of excellence.
Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators Given to 11 US Teachers
5.7.13
Source: U.S. EPA, 5/7/13
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The White House Council on Environmental Quality, in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has announced the winners of the 2013 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators. Eleven teachers from around the country are being recognized for their exceptional work as leaders in the field of environmental education in formal school settings. Award recipients and their local education agencies will receive commemorative certificates and monetary awards to help support and encourage their use of environmental education in their classrooms and schools.
Six sustainability projects receive funding from Southern Illinois University's student Green Fee
5.7.13
Source: The Southern, 5/2/13
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Solar trash compactors, rechargeable batteries and paperless medical records systems are among the projects that will receive funding at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the coming months.
OH: Campus survey promotes new Green Office Certification Program
4.30.13
Source: University of Toledo, 4/25/13
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A new Green Office Survey will be used to determine which campus offices are conserving energy, recycling and reducing waste. Results from the survey will be used to create tiers for the Green Office Certification program, which will offer incentives to become eco-friendly.
IUPUI's solar power installation harvests the sun
4.30.13
Source: IUPUI, 4/15/13
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Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is harvesting the sun's energy with solar panels covering the flat roof of one its buildings. The $245,000 solar power installation is believed to be the largest of its kind in or near downtown Indianapolis.
IL Wind for Schools Selects Six Districts for 2013-14 Partners
4.24.13
Source: Illinois Wind for Schools, 4/24/13
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The Illinois Wind for Schools (ILWFS) program has selected the schools that will participate during the 2013-2014 school year.
EPA OKs Recycling Plastics from Shredder Residue
4.17.13
Source: Environmental Leader, 4/17/13
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Facilities are now allowed to recycle plastics separated from automobile shredder residue, according to the EPA's new interpretation of existing regulations.
Coal, Cattle Ranching 'Most Environmentally Costly' Businesses
4.17.13
Source: Environmental Leader, 4/17/13
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Coal-powered energy and cattle ranching are the two most environmentally expensive industries -- and cost the economy more in environmental damage than they generate in revenue, according to a UN-backed report.
U.S. Army signs onto 20 MW solar farm, biggest in military
4.17.13
Source: GreenBiz, 4/12/13
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In addition to installing solar, the Army also planted 14,700 trees and created biking and walking paths that wind through the complex.
Joel Makower talks to Bill McDonough about "The Upcycle'
4.15.13
Source: Environmental News Bits, 4/15/13
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A conversation with the renowned designer and architect about his new book and a link to an excerpt.
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