
Eco Hatchery Free Event, Thu, September 16, 2010: 9:00am - 10:30am: BREATHE LA Green Salon Series focuses on the Green Streets of LA: how the Los Angeles community is addressing sustainable solutions as they relate to California's landmark legislation, AB 32 Global Warming Act. California Endowment 1000 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, 90012
Green Salon - Environmental Innovation in Our Educational Systems | Promoting Clean Air and Healthy.
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BREATHE LA and local educational experts invite the public to participate in a special Green Salon showcasing how educational institutions, ranging from K-12 schools to colleges and universities, are leading the way in the use of new technologies for environmental sustainability. Through efforts to...

Eco Hatchery The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has launched a free Sustainability Toolkit organized according to the three pillars of sustainability -- Economic, Environmental, Social. Get it here:
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has launched a three-part Sustainability Toolkit that compiles the best available tools from dozens of organizations (including EPA, ICLEI, Center for Neighborhood Technology, and many others) to "put sustainable design theory into practice." Plann...

Eco Hatchery The United States used significantly less coal and petroleum in 2009 than in 2008, and significantly more wind power. There also was a decline in natural gas use and increases in solar, hydro and geothermal power according to the most recent energy flow charts released by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hi-res chart available here for download.
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The Public Affairs Office at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is the primary point of contact between the Laboratory and the news media, community organizations, and the general public.

Eco Hatchery A team led by engineering students from Ohio State University has claimed a world land-speed record for electric vehicles (EV) after their Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2.5 averaged 307 MPG...
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On Tuesday, professional driver Roger Schroer guided the Venturi Buckeye Bullet 2.5 to an average two-way speed of 307.7 mph. The lithium ion battery powered car eclipsed the previous 245 mph world land speed record for battery electric vehicles, which was set in 1999 by White Lightning, driven by P...

Eco Hatchery The Peace Corps announced that the U.S. Dept of State will provide $1m to fund a program in support of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). The program will increase rural access to energy, mitigate the effects of climate change, and support the use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies in Central and South American communities.
Peace Corps Volunteers travel overseas to make real differences in the lives of real people. Apply online to Volunteer, find a local recruiting event, donate to a Volunteer project, or access teacher and student resources.

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Student Sustainability Guide (U of Michigan): http://www.graham.umich.edu/pdf/sustaina bility-guide.pdf
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France’s Champagne industry is trying to cut the carbon dioxide it emits transporting billions of tiny bubbles around the world.

Eco Hatchery A new report launched today by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) examines the links between business and development. What is the business role and opportunity in addressing sustainability challenges of developing countries and emerging economies? Get the free report here.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development. The Council provides a platform for companies to explore sustainable development, share knowledge, experiences and best...

Eco Hatchery Who's the most innovativegreen start-up of 2010? Get your nominations by this Wednesday, September 1.
The OG25 Business Award is an open business competition that recognizes the most promising startups committed to building a new green economy and that highlights initiatives in clean technology, product design, mobility, social innovation, water and resource conservation, food systems, community dev...

Eco Hatchery Collegiate teams from around the world came to Madrid this month to present their solar-powered houses in the first biennial Solar Decathlon Europe. Here's the winner!
LUMENHAUS is Virginia Tech’s 2009 entry to the DOE Solar Decathlon competition. LUMENHAUS delivers a brighter way, everyday, literally and figuratively.

With support from the Citi Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation, SJF Advisory Services and Green For All have partnered to launch a Green Jobs Award Program, which seeks to identify, recognize, and promote private companies that are leaders in quality green job creation.

Eco Hatchery The Public is invited to comment: The Dept of Transportation and the EPA are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of every new vehicle in dealer showrooms. One label design prominently features a letter grade to communicate the vehicle’s overall fuel economy and greenhouse ga...s emissions performance...Submit comments to: newlabels@epa.gov

Eco Hatchery Dept. of Energy has launched a revised "Energy Empowers" web site. Enter your state to find local news.
WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden and Energy Secretary Steven Chu unveiled a report that says the U.S. is on track to double renewable energy generation capacity.

Eco Hatchery The federal government is investing $500 million into training for green jobs, and the sector devoted to energy efficiency is estimated to grow as much as fourfold in the next decade, to some 1.3 million people, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Government money is helping smaller institutions build programs that train students in various emerging and established energy fields.















