Green School

Schools network for environmental sustainability- Act locally, connect globally!

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This is a virtual sharing space for environmental sustainability where concerned students and educators can connect to share strategies. There are discussion forums, blogs, shared bookmarks, email lists, podcasts, photos, and videos. This network is open to students in grades 7-12 and teachers of all grades.

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Christi Teasley

Purchasing Policies 3 Replies

Started by Christi Teasley in Other. Last reply by Christi Teasley Jan. 22, 2009.

Demetri Orlando

Healthy Food

Started by Demetri Orlando in Other Nov. 19, 2008.

Demetri Orlando

Useful Links or Resources for School Environmental Clubs 2 Replies

Started by Demetri Orlando in Other. Last reply by Demetri Orlando Nov. 17, 2008.

Demetri Orlando

Sustainability Audits

Started by Demetri Orlando in Other Oct. 14, 2008.

Demetri Orlando

What is your school doing or what could it be doing?

Started by Demetri Orlando in Other Jul. 31, 2008.

Blog Posts

Jim Ann Howard

Composting

Hi,

I am researching composting methods for possible implementation at the small Tennessee school where I teach (St. Andrew's-Sewanee.)

I am interested in hearing about your adventures in institutional composting - what has worked well and why, what has been problematic - what are you doing and how's it going?

My email addy is jimann@bellsouth.net. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks!

Jim Ann

Posted by Jim Ann Howard on January 10, 2009 at 11:05am

Demetri Orlando

"Clean Coal" ...Really?

This article (5/30/08) in the New York Times tells how clean coal projects are being delayed.

This article talks about the lack of regulation of coal ash. Coal ash is a byproduct of burning coal and it has heavy metals in it. Here is… Continue

Posted by Demetri Orlando on December 25, 2008 at 6:00am

Demetri Orlando

Denmark's Response to the Challenge of Energy

This article in the NY Times by Thomas Friedman describes how Denmark's government responded to the oil crisis of the 1970s. Their large tax on oil & gas forced them to innovate more. “For example, the wind industry — it was nothing in the 1970s. Today, one-third of all terrestrial wind turbines in the world come from Denmark. 'In 1973, we got 99 percent of our energy from the Middle East. Today it is z… Continue

Posted by Demetri Orlando on August 17, 2008 at 9:19am

Demetri Orlando

Carbon Caps on Emissions

This NY Times article has some interesting info about companies and environmental groups who have been meeting to develop a plan for carbon caps.

Posted by Demetri Orlando on June 2, 2008 at 6:22am

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