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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 architects, planners, builders and urban designers are working toward making Seattle the first carbon neutral city by 2030. Take a look at how this ambitious team intends to achieve this landmark shift away from ‘business as usual’ with special attention on the roles, careers and talents that make change … Continue learning about Seattle Leads Race to Zero 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. Wherever you go for news, tips and insights, somewhere on the list is bound to either be a blog or information that is sourced from blog writers. Far from the once conceived outlier, bloggers can now be ‘in front’ of some very big trends, ideas and the release of headline news. However, there continues to … Continue learning about Green Student Newswatch 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 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 Oregon is soon to begin installation of charging stations for electric vehicles, after an agreement was signed last summer by the governors of Oregon, Washington and California to make I-5 the nation’s first electric highway. According to the Seattle Times, construction should begin by the end of the summer, and stations will hopefully … Continue learning about The West Coast Green Highway |
  
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