Business Sustainability Certificate Program at Loyola Chicago

This one day world-class Business Sustainability Certificate Program at Loyola Chicago takes place on Thursday October 6, 2016. Space is limited and the deadline for application is September 30. This new one-day certificate program in global business sustainability being offered Thursday, October...

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Comprehensive Compilation of Studies Proving the ROI of Sustainability

The Green Market Oracle has been following the plethora of studies that show the value of sustainability. Over the years we have summarized and republished links to more than 20 studies that show the ROI of sustainability.Sustainable Brands recently released a complimentary compilation of 22 research...

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Studying Sustainability at Hampshire College

Hampshire College has a wide assortment of sustainability focused academics. While the school may be best known for its massive solar power project (the school is working towards generating all of its electricity from solar energy arrays by the end of 2016) it also has a green curriculum. This includes...

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Glaxo­SmithKline Doing Well by Doing Good

Glaxo­SmithKline (GSK) is at the top of Fortune's 2016 Change the World list. They are being recognized for their exemplary corporate citizenship. In an age of rampant profiteering in the pharmaceutical industry, Glaxo­SmithKline (GSK) has stood out by making it their business to give back.The practices...

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Hampshire College Going 100% Solar Saving Money and Reducing Emissions

Hampshire college will be the first solar powered residential school in the US. This rural college located in Amherst Massachusetts is in the process of installing 15,000 solar panels on 19 acres of its 840-acre campus. When the installation is completed at the end of this year it will be the largest...

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Solar is Now the Cheapest Form of Electricity on Earth

Fossil fuels have been definitively ousted as the world's cheapest source of electricy with solar energy prices falling to an all time low. Solar is now the least expensive way of generating electricity costing half of the price of coal, the cheapest form of fossil fuel energy. In May 2016 there was ...

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Event - AltCar Expo and Conference

AltCar Expo and Conference will be held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium East Wing, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica, CA, Friday September 16 and Saturday September 17, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. AltCar’s Government Fleet & Industry Conference that runs concurrent with Expo The goal of AltCar is to...

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Event - National Drive Electric Week 2016

National Drive Electric Week started in 2011 as National Plug In Day, it takes place during the week of September 10 - 18, 2016. Celebrations for this event will take place across the US, Canada and elsewhere. National Drive Electric Week is presented by Plug In America Sierra Club Electric Auto Association...

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It is Time for All of Us to Act on Climate Change (Videos)

Environmental degradation, the climate crisis and social injustice are present day realities that call all people and businesses to act. To illustrate the urgency of the situation consider climate change. Scientists tell us the the upper threshold warming limit agreed upon at COP21 in Paris last year...

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MA in Global Sustainability at The University of South Florida

The University of South Florida's sustainability focused academics prepares students to lead sustainable change and meet the growing needs of private and public sectors around the world. The Master of Arts (MA) in Global Sustainability is designed to prepare students to address complex regional, national,...

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Repeated Spills Show the Soulless Self Interest of Fossil Fuel Companies

A number of fossil fuel companies are guilty of repeated spills. This includes companies like PetroPeru, Shell, and Duke Energy. Whether crude oil or coal ash, these leaks are a regular occurrence. It is safe to say that these companies and many like them are guilty of chronic spill recidivism. Sadly,...

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Sustainable Educational Solutions from Sustainia

Here are some of the best ideas in sustainable education from the last couple of years. These ideas are curated by Sustania in its annual guide to innovative sustainability solutions. The guide known as Sustania100 identifies readily available projects, initiatives and technologies at the forefront...

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Oil Industry Ignores Coastal Restoration Efforts Despite Being Battered by Louisiana Flooding

The fossil fuel industry is the primary cause of climate change contributing to flooding and sea level rise yet they fight calls to scale back production and they ignore pleas to fund mitigation efforts. The recent floods in Louisiana killed 13 people, destroyed 60,000 homes and prompted more than...

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The Top 50 Greenest Universities in America (Sierra Magazine)

Each year Sierra Magazine ranks schools in terms of the following categories: Energy, investments, food, innovation, academics, planning, purchasing, transport, waste, and water.Formally known as the "Cool Schools" ranking, this is one of the most widely read measurements of colleges' and universities'...

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Green Party a Threat to Climate Action in the 2016 Presidential Elections

Jill Stein's Green Party could split the vote and put climate action at risk. The two third parties in the 2016 US presidential elections are the Greens and the Libertarians. Conventional wisdom suggests that support for the greens will hurt Hilary and other Democrats while support for the Libertarians...

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Top 50 Green Colleges (Princeton Review 2015)

Each year The Princeton Review publishes the world's most prestigious ranking of green colleges in the US. As explained on their website, these colleges sustainable practices include everything from solar-powered dorms to organic campus farms and clean energy career prep. Here is the list of the top...

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Get Ready for Supply Chain Sustainability Guidance and Standards

Sustainability is a large and expanding trend and procurement has been a major part of this trend. Efforts to adopt more sustainable supply chains have been around for years. We now have ample information to confidently make the claim that businesses practicing sustainability are leading the way forward....

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Space to Grow Wins the Green School Award for Collaboration

For their efforts to transform the urban schoolyard, Space to Grow, is the winner of the 2016 Best of Green Schools Awards in the Collaboration category. Space to Grow transforms Chicago schoolyards into green spaces that provide students and their families and neighbors with a place to play, learn,...

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Event - Green Apple Day of Service (Video)

Green Apple Day of Service will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016. This event gives parents, teachers, students, companies and local organizations the opportunity to transform all schools into healthy, safe and productive learning environments through local service events. Since 2012, more...

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The Best of the 2016 Green Schools Honorees (Video)

At the top of their class: Shining a light on 2016 Best of Green Schools honorees Published on 1 Apr 2016 Written by Amanda Sawit Posted in Center for Green Schools The Best of Green Schools awards were announced yesterday at the opening plenary of the Green Schools Conference and Expo in Pittsburgh,...

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Green Business Award Winners in 2016 (Guardian and Environmental Leader)

Here is a summary of sustainable businesses, projects and individuals that are leading the way forward. As we teeter on the brink of tipping points, sustainability leadership is more important than ever. Awards that recognize the best companies, projects and individuals lead by example and serve as...

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