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AUGUST 16th: Support Future Green Leaders at 11th Annual WMSBF Member Outing

Green Living,Green Building Education,Events,Michigan,Western Michigan Sustainable Business Forum,WMSBF,Golf,green leaders

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum recognizes the critical role emerging professionals play in forwarding corporate and community sustainability initiatives. They’ve worked hard to facilitate connections between local educational in… more...

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July 14th & August 11th: Nature Storytime for Sprouts - Individual Classes

Green Living,Events,sustainable farming,Sustainable Food,Duke Farms,New Jersey,Children

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Children ages 3-6 and their adult caregivers are invited to join Duke Farms in Hillsborough Township, NJ for a 90 minute nature themed monthly program. Each month Duke Farms' “sprouts” will use their senses to connect to the natural wor… more...

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Volkswagen to Redirect its Focus onto the Electric Vehicle Market

Errors and Emissions,Electric Vehicles,cars,vehicles,market,Volkswagen,Batteries,Electric Batteries,company

by JackSawyer Student

Volkswagen, the car manufacturer that was caught for cheating emission tests last year, plans to redirect its business into the electric vehicle market. By targeting this segment, Volkswagen is attempting to fix its tainted image and conque… more...

  Filed under: Environment

"Dear President Obama" Film Screening - Friday AUGUST 5, 2016 - 1:00 PM

Energy,Fracking,Fossil Fuels,Oil

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Save the Date! "Dear President Obama" Film Screening - Friday AUGUST 5, 2016 - 1:00 PM Arise Music Festival 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd Loveland, CO The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, with a focus on clean energy soluti… more...

  Filed under: Colorado

"Dear President Obama" Film Screening in Albany (7/21)

Fracking,Oil Drilling,Energy Solutions

by aahassonjee

Food for Thought: "Dear President Obama: Film Screening July 21ST: 7-9 pm The Linda WAMC's Peforming Arts Studio 339 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 The film takes a cross-country look at drilling, highlighting i… more...

  Filed under: New York

Weekday Vegetarianism and Meatless Mondays: Dietary Trends To Help Save The Planet

Climate Change,Sustainable Living,Green Living,healthy living,Food Sustainability,Vegetarianism,Ted Talks,Meatless Monday

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

The evidence is clear that being a vegetarian is better for the environment, for animals, and even for our own health. Though we’ve heard this repeatedly, it can still be difficult to make the “veggie” switch in a culture that thrives… more...

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The War on Coal - How Environmentalism is Harming Its Own Cause in Appalachia

by Ian S.D.

In the Appalachian region of America, Kentucky, West Virginia, and western Pennsylvania, the economy is greatly influenced by the coal industry. This region alone produces roughly 66% of all coal in America, and across Appalachia there are … more...

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AUGUST 13th: Urban Roots: NATIVE PLANTS 101: A POLLINATOR WORKSHOP WITH AMY HEILMAN & REBECCA MARQUARDT

Environment,Sustainable Living,sustainable farming,Sustainable Food,Urban Roots,Native Plants,Ecology

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

Discuss the benefits of native plants for pollinators, including bees and butterflies. Pollinators are crucial for the life and health of your veggie plants! Includes hands-on component in which attendees will help plant native plugs around… more...

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July 16th: Rain Barrel Workshop – Urban Roots, Downtown Grand Rapids

Event,Sustainable Living,Michigan,WMEAC,Grand Rapids,Urban Roots,Rain Barrels

by EmmamHowe Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is excited for their Rain Barrel Workshop in partnership with Urban Roots, July 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Madison Ave, SE! Get your ticket for this Rain Barrel Workshop today! A ticket is your rain barrel, no need buy a t… more...

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A Group of Companies, Including Amazon and Target, Pilot Tesla's New Powerpack Battery System

clean energy,Renewable Energy,Sustainable Energy

by Higgins_James Student

As part of a select group of companies, Amazon has launched a pilot of Tesla Energy’s new stackable battery units to supplement older data center power capacity units. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced their unveiling of a 4.8-megaw… more...

  Filed under: Energy