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How a program in Washington state is bringing climate change into the classroom

Grist

The result was ClimeTime, which funds projects and events that connect public school teachers with environmental organizations in their communities, as well as teacher trainings like the one outside Olympia. A spotter keeps an eye on a wildfire near Omak, Washington, in August 2015. “I’m

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Waste: an environmental justice issue we should be talking about

GreenBiz

It leaves them out, when in fact, people in rural communities probably saw climate change before the people in the cities did, and may also have some type of knowledge about the solutions, and especially if we're going to talk about agricultural solutions, solutions around soil. Social Justice. Environmental Justice.

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What if Latin America Built a Shared Satellite Data Center?

Planet Pulse

With more than 45,000 users and over 300 participating institutions, it is clear that the program has struck a chord with individuals and organizations alike. I’ll focus on three – environmental management & cultural preservation, agriculture, and government initiatives. There is a lot we can talk about here!

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#Greentown10: A Look at Greentown’s Biggest Annual Event Throughout the Years

Greentown Labs

The 2014 DEMO Day was hosted in partnership with Global Cleantech Meetup Week, which was organized by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and ACTION New England. The fourth annual DEMO Day was one of four connected events organized by Greentown and the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC) on Oct. in Somerville, MA!