April 3, 2013
by Kaid Benfield
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The essential elements of green cities (by Lee Epstein)

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Today’s post is written by my frequent collaborator and contributor to this site, Lee Epstein. Lee is an attorney and land use planner working for sustainabi… Continue reading

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March 28, 2013
by Reduce
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Nation’s Largest Collegiate Clothing Drive Set for Earth Week

Colleges and universities from every state will compete in the One Shirt Challenge. Continue reading

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January 7, 2013
by MoreRecycling
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Physical education requirement at four-year universities at all-time low

Even as policy makers and health experts point to an increased need for exercise, more than half of four-year colleges and universities in the United States have dropped physical education requirements compared to historic levels. Almost every US colle… Continue reading

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December 4, 2012
by Denée Reaves
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Youth Vote on Education and Environment

Denée Reaves, Program Assistant, International, Washington, D.C.
It is common thought nowadays that youth today are self absorbed and not involved in the important happenings of our country, but the 2012 election helped dispel that myt… Continue reading

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December 19, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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William & Mary plans campus ‘eco-village’

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
Next up in the growing number of colleges and universities pursuing sustainability may be the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Last w… Continue reading

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August 17, 2010
by Sustainability
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Green Mountain College Tops Sierra Club’s ‘Coolest Schools’ List

Sierra magazine has released its annual list of the “Coolest Schools” in the U.S. — a roster of colleges and universities that the publication scored the highest in combatting climate change and teaching students about sustainability. Continue reading

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August 3, 2010
by Sustainability
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The Princeton Review Names the Greenest Colleges in U.S.

Eighteen U.S. colleges and universities made The Princeton Review’s 2011 Green Rating Honor Roll for maintaining the most sustainable practices, policies and course offerings among all campuses rated for their environmental friendliness.

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