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An EcoWiz college intern considers this question after watching a thought-provoking movie in class: The movie Homo Toxicus is a Canadian documentary about the toxins now found in the human body, how they get there, and their effects. It is part of Pomona College’s Science and the Environment class. The documentary ranges from poignant … Continue learning about Are Humans Toxic Sponges? Greenpeace International’s Tzeporah Berman was on break from University when she became involved in protecting forests. “I had never attended a protest and never had this intention—I went to Vancouver Island to help build trails during a summer break from university. I was doing research to protect habitat.” So explains Berman in her just published … Continue learning about Living Our Environmental Challenge Seattle area company Plug Out Fitness is advertising exercise equipment (an elliptical and a stationary bike) that generate electricity. However, the idea isn’t new. In 2009, Oregon State University retrofitted 22 machines in order to plug them into the grid, one of many universities to do so. While the machines … Continue learning about Powering Through Your Workout Congrats to University of Washington #1, Evergreen College #9 and Western Washington #14 on Sierra Magazine’s Top 20 ranking of “coolest” schools based on a series of green criteria. Check out the Puget Sound Business Journal’s local coverage here. Net Impact Conference 2011 is October 27-29 in Portland, Oregon. The conference will host 300 leading speakers, 100 sessions, and four keynotes–including luminaries like Craig Newmark, Founder of Craigslist, Fred Dust , Partner at IDEO and Meg Garlinghouse, Head of Employment Branding and Community for LinkedIn….just to name a few. Last … Continue learning about Creative Solutions + Sustainable Innovations Audobon has a toolkit for positive change. Audobon.org partnered with togethergreen.org and penniesfortheplanet.org to produce a comprehensive, step-by-step guide for engaging people in active conservation planning, to make systematic, on the ground local change. This is an excellent resource for … Continue learning about Want to change the world? Interested in solar, renewables and their real world application in residential and commercial projects? Learn from the people in the field some who discovered this new energy source over thirty years ago. Join Shoreline Community College as they host the 8th Annual NW Solarfest, July 16th. Students, what questions do you have about … Continue learning about Shoreline CC hosts NW Solar Fest Antioch University Seattle offers a range of programs designed with an experiential component and is focused on nurturing ‘in their students the knowledge, skills and habits of reflection to act as lifelong learners, democratic leaders and global citizens who live lives of meaning and purpose.’ They have several upcoming Open … Continue learning about Center for Creative Change Open House Living Routes program offers the opportunity to work abroad, engaged in sustainable community development and change while earning a degree. College credit is offered from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. This program was recognized for ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ by GoAbroad.com. Ecology, Community, Service Learning and Sustainability: an In-depth Look … Continue learning about Sustainability & Community Service Webinar Greenbank Farm offers an on-site organic farming residency program. This 31-week program teaches all the basics of organic farming alongside skills for managing a small … Continue learning about Dig it! Organic Farming Education |
  
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