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About 100 students with signs and homemade drums raised a ruckus at N.C. State University's Bell Tower this afternoon in a warm-up rally to oppose proposed budget cuts. The crowd included high school students and college students from various UNC campuses as far away as Appalachian State University. via projects.newsobserver.com. What is the economic value of protesting budget cuts? Wouldn't it be cool if the consumer surplus was just about equal to the present value of tuition increase MORE
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As I was scrolling through the "environment" Google News headlines on my phone I found this one ( Stand-up Economist proves otherwise ): Yoram Bauman, the world's first and only Stand-Up Economist , stopped off at Lancaster University Management School this month during his UK and Europe tour. MORE
My answer: by getting the world to fully appreciate the opportunity to invest in nature. And they usually deliver important co-benefits for free—things like habitat for plants and animals, green space in underserved neighborhoods and opportunities for recreation and tourism. MORE
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While the state university system reduces quality with severe budget cuts imposed by the legislature with numerous political and programmitic constrains imposed by several layers of central authority, more nimble private universities see a profit opportunity : Northeastern University of Boston is officially laying down stakes in Charlotte today smack in the middle of the city at Trade and Tryon streets. MORE
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Before we get our party hats on, let’s put it all in context and examine what it means and what opportunities it creates for advocates. Bloomberg reports that the introduction of “vegan ranges” is at least partially responsible for improving Tesco’s finances. MORE
6 ways you can get an environmental education online. Some of them are completely free. An unsustainable spike is driving up the cost of higher education , particularly the United States where tuition and fees have risen more than 400 percent since the 1970s , far outstripping both inflation and the housing bubble. This discourages enrollment in the arts, humanities, environmental science and other subjects with lengthy or immeasurable financial payback. MORE
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STPF is the premier opportunity for outstanding scientists, social scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to address today’s most pressing challenges. If you had the opportunity to affect policy, what would it be? From my inbox: Applications are now being accepted for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF). MORE
But the idea of reuse as a business opportunity? The first national Reuse Conference taking place in Pardes Hana-Carcur today is trying to prove that reuse is not only creative and good for the environment, but a good business opportunity as well. MORE
The UK government''s ''zero waste'' economy objective is highly desirable but unrealistic. We need to push responsibility for waste up the supply chain and put a brake on waste by design. In its latest report, CIWEM challenges government to ensure that everyone takes responsibility for waste – not just the waste management sector. MORE
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It’s an enormous missed opportunity, based largely on what seems like a solvable timing conflict. That would allow us to take advantage of this opportunity but not be constricted by the three-year timeline and allow us to prioritize how we use this building and when we use this building. MORE
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This energy efficiency legislation is the perfect opportunity. They shouldn’t miss this opportunity. It may seem like ages ago, but days before the government closed its doors, the Senate took up a bill that would save us a tremendous amount of money and energy while creating jobs across the country. This bill, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act of 2013 (S.1392 or Shaheen-Portman), has the type of bipartisan and stakeholder support that is increasingly rare. MORE
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The contrast with climate policy in southern states is stark: [Washington Governor Jay Inslee] has proposed collecting a new charge on emissions from oil refineries, power plants and other industries that would reap an estimated $1.3 billion in the first year. But in contrast to similar systems in California and the Northeast, energy experts said, Mr. Inslee’s plan would use most of the new revenue for education and transportation rather than on climate or energy projects. MORE
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CIWEM and the EA will be examining the challenges in the planning and delivery of hydropower schemes at their joint conference Hydropower - Opportunities, Challenges and Sharing Best Practice. The aim of this conference is to provide delegates with an update on the current progress, including identifying new opportunities, tackling environmental challenges and streamlining the permitting process. The Environment Agency estimates that 1.5 MORE
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STPF is the premier opportunity for outstanding scientists, social scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to address today’s most pressing challenges. If you had the opportunity to affect policy, what would it be? From my inbox: Applications are now being accepted for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF).
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Environmental Economics
DECEMBER 6, 2011
It might help to explain the concept of opportunity cost. In a benefit-cost analysis, costs are opportunity costs and represent stuff that society foregoes whenever a program or policy is implemented. Today's David Brooks ( The Wonky Liberal ): the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and its administrator, Cass Sunstein, have been the subject of withering attacks from the left. The organization Think Progress says the office is “appalling.”
Eccorazzi
APRIL 12, 2018
Before we get our party hats on, let’s put it all in context and examine what it means and what opportunities it creates for advocates. Bloomberg reports that the introduction of “vegan ranges” is at least partially responsible for improving Tesco’s finances.
Environmental Economics
MAY 17, 2019
Assessing the Benefits & Costs of Environmental Policies that Improve Water Quality : A research training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. The participant will also have the opportunity to participate in additional research projects that are mutually beneficial.
Environmental Economics
APRIL 17, 2014
Mark Thoma: Paul Krugman: Rising Sun : Joe Romm draws our attention to the third slice of the latest IPCC report on climate change, on the costs of mitigation; the panel finds that these costs aren’t that big — a few percent of GDP even by the end of the century, which means only a trivial hit to the growth rate. In fact, you should be optimistic.:
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APRIL 9, 2015
That''s next to impossible, since every chance we take means more opportunities to make mistakes. Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Love & Relationships (see below for Sexy) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) learning from the past mistakes opportunity past mistakes the past One thing I didn''t realize is that learning from past mistakes often means being put in similar or even identical situations to ones that have caught us in the past.
Environmental Economics
APRIL 6, 2015
The contrast with climate policy in southern states is stark: [Washington Governor Jay Inslee] has proposed collecting a new charge on emissions from oil refineries, power plants and other industries that would reap an estimated $1.3 billion in the first year. But in contrast to similar systems in California and the Northeast, energy experts said, Mr. Inslee’s plan would use most of the new revenue for education and transportation rather than on climate or energy projects.
Environmental Economics
NOVEMBER 1, 2011
While the state university system reduces quality with severe budget cuts imposed by the legislature with numerous political and programmitic constrains imposed by several layers of central authority, more nimble private universities see a profit opportunity : Northeastern University of Boston is officially laying down stakes in Charlotte today smack in the middle of the city at Trade and Tryon streets.
Elephant Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2013
Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Inspiring (Wow) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) challenges change happiness life loss opportunity perspective possibility spirituality We often cling to the comfort of our old perspective because we think it will ease the pain of change or loss. But that only leads to suffering. Intentionally remaining aware of how we are experiencing change can allow room for us to grow more easily into the new way of things.
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JULY 29, 2016
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“Moving to America will increase your cancer risk by 400%.&#. In a recent Ted Talk, Robyn O’Brien (author of “The Unhealthy Truth: How Our Food Is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It.”) recently shared her insight as to why moving to America will increase your cancer risk by 400%.
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 14, 2015
Look to Techcrunch any day of the week and see how investment opportunities abound in Agtech. Combine trillion dollar opportunities with a market sprouting in the United States. Then go see Matt Damon in The Martian to get a sense for the future of your food.
Green (Living) Review
JULY 18, 2015
Where most people see small, weed-filled sections of land, Joe Burton sees an opportunity to grow fresh produce. The Chatham man, who runs the Gypsy King fruit and vegetable stand with his family that his dad, Pat Burton, started more than three decades ago, is an urban farmer.
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MARCH 26, 2010
CIWEM and the EA will be examining the challenges in the planning and delivery of hydropower schemes at their joint conference Hydropower - Opportunities, Challenges and Sharing Best Practice. The aim of this conference is to provide delegates with an update on the current progress, including identifying new opportunities, tackling environmental challenges and streamlining the permitting process. The Environment Agency estimates that 1.5
Environmental Economics
MAY 24, 2012
As I was scrolling through the "environment" Google News headlines on my phone I found this one ( Stand-up Economist proves otherwise ): Yoram Bauman, the world's first and only Stand-Up Economist , stopped off at Lancaster University Management School this month during his UK and Europe tour.
Green (Living) Review
APRIL 6, 2013
The UK government''s ''zero waste'' economy objective is highly desirable but unrealistic. We need to push responsibility for waste up the supply chain and put a brake on waste by design. In its latest report, CIWEM challenges government to ensure that everyone takes responsibility for waste – not just the waste management sector.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JULY 26, 2018
Walking paths are common in the city and hiking trails are common in wildernesses. But what about the areas in between? Latest Science
Environmental Economics
MAY 3, 2011
About 100 students with signs and homemade drums raised a ruckus at N.C. State University's Bell Tower this afternoon in a warm-up rally to oppose proposed budget cuts. The crowd included high school students and college students from various UNC campuses as far away as Appalachian State University. via projects.newsobserver.com. What is the economic value of protesting budget cuts? Wouldn't it be cool if the consumer surplus was just about equal to the present value of tuition increase
Elephant Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
Enlightened Society Family Health & Wellness Non New-Agey Spirituality be kind Don't Miss Out enjoy life Every Day is a Learning Opportunity give back help othersWe should all look at life as an amazing journey we are on together. Take the time to look around, and take in what is surrounding us. We should not always rush through life, but realize that we control our destiny, and that life doesn't control us.
Green Prophet
MARCH 22, 2011
With equally pressing power supply shortages, it’s time domestic petty politics are set aside and more attention is given to opportunities that modern waste management technology has to offer. Garbage dumps roll into the sea?
Green Prophet
FEBRUARY 6, 2012
The 15th day of the Jewish month of Shavat signals the launching of new Jewish eco-education programs. A potent mystical, ecological, legal and historical mix runs through Tu B’Shvat, a date known as the New Year For The Trees. For more on the meaning of Tu B’Shvat, read this post.
Sightline Daily
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Helvetika Bold, social justice superhero.Courtesy: The Opportunity Agenda. In the US, the ideal of opportunity for all is deeply embedded in our national consciousness. Think: “ Land of Opportunity ” and the “ American Dream.”
Green (Living) Review
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
For Carol Kelly, biking to and from work is a no-brainer: She doesn’t have to deal with the notorious Seattle traffic, she can exercise without visiting the dreary gym, and she saves money on gas.
Sierra Club Compass
OCTOBER 24, 2013
This energy efficiency legislation is the perfect opportunity. They shouldn’t miss this opportunity. It may seem like ages ago, but days before the government closed its doors, the Senate took up a bill that would save us a tremendous amount of money and energy while creating jobs across the country. This bill, the Energy Savings and Industrial Competiveness Act of 2013 (S.1392 or Shaheen-Portman), has the type of bipartisan and stakeholder support that is increasingly rare.
Elephant Journal
MAY 31, 2013
On May 21st, 2013, the Boulder County Commissioners approved Hydraulic Fracturing (fracking) for up to 1800 oil and gas wells throughout Boulder County. Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Boulder Featured Events Green Health & Wellness WAYLON: Today Only boudler fracking hyrdraulic facturing
Green Prophet
JUNE 11, 2013
More critically, they’re another missed opportunity for game-changing sustainable design. Online retailer Amazon grabbed headlines with their plan to build a biosphere inside transparent glass orbs which will house its Seattle – based workforce and a forest of plants.
Elephant Journal
OCTOBER 25, 2014
What if we were able to see our lives as a work in progress? Blog (always click 4 all blogs) Enlightened Society (Politics, Active Citizenship, Social Good) Non-New-Agey Spirituality (Religion, Philosophy) anxiety forgiveness learning personal growth perspective problems Ruth Lera
Green Prophet
AUGUST 11, 2012
6 ways you can get an environmental education online. Some of them are completely free. An unsustainable spike is driving up the cost of higher education , particularly the United States where tuition and fees have risen more than 400 percent since the 1970s , far outstripping both inflation and the housing bubble. This discourages enrollment in the arts, humanities, environmental science and other subjects with lengthy or immeasurable financial payback.
Green Prophet
MARCH 3, 2011
But the idea of reuse as a business opportunity? The first national Reuse Conference taking place in Pardes Hana-Carcur today is trying to prove that reuse is not only creative and good for the environment, but a good business opportunity as well.
Green (Living) Review
MAY 31, 2016
Eight-year-old Tristan “Pan” Berlanga never dreamed of starting his own business. “I’ve I’ve always wanted to be a basketball player,” he says as he and his business partner, 28-year-old David Krohn, drive through a neighborhood in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward.
Green (Living) Review
MARCH 21, 2011
IGSD Testifies Before European Parliament on Climate Mitigation Potential of Ozone Treaty, Benefits of Reducing Black Carbon and Tropospheric Ozone Brussels, Belgium, March 2011 – The world has a significant climate opportunity within its grasp that can bring fast results at low-cost, according to IGSD President, Durwood Zaelke, who yesterday addressed the European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI).
Green Prophet
OCTOBER 3, 2011
But Averda – informed by four decades of waste management and in-house research and development – has reached even further into the psyche of Emirate consumer culture by turning recycling into a golden advertising opportunity for the country’s big brands.
Elephant Journal
NOVEMBER 19, 2018
A say about change… They say all crisis conveys a new opportunity, that whenever there was rain it stopped, and here I am transcending a new confusing moment of my short life. It is really impressive to note how many times we manage to come back to the same place without even realizing we are […].
Celsias
JUNE 19, 2011
Conservation International Executive VP Jennifer Morris talks about carbon forestry- the upsides, the possibilities, the tenure and the financing. Disney is in this space for carbon offsetting in the voluntary carbon market with two projects in Peru and Democratic Republic of Congo.
Conservancy Talk
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
My answer: by getting the world to fully appreciate the opportunity to invest in nature. And they usually deliver important co-benefits for free—things like habitat for plants and animals, green space in underserved neighborhoods and opportunities for recreation and tourism.
Sightline Daily
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
It’s an enormous missed opportunity, based largely on what seems like a solvable timing conflict. That would allow us to take advantage of this opportunity but not be constricted by the three-year timeline and allow us to prioritize how we use this building and when we use this building.
Eco Chic
JUNE 24, 2015
Recently, we spoke with Rasul about this unique opportunity. The post Ethical Designer Opportunity! Is your fashion business (small or large) looking to increase sustainability practices? Do you have a great idea for a product line but need some assistance on the entrepreneurial front?
Eco Friendly Daily
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
The post Searches for local volunteering opportunities have increased 124% in one year — is the UK becoming more charitable? Although volunteering has been done for years, the last year has seen a significant rise in people giving up their free time to help those in need.
Green (Living) Review
AUGUST 7, 2014
These industry experts will provide first-hand advice on the wide-ranging opportunities that exist across all types of sports venues.
Nature Conservancy - Science
JUNE 5, 2013
Mangroves grow like weeds, making them easy to restore. But conservationists still must plant carefully. Some mangroves, like this Avicennia, require a bit more care.
Nature Conservancy - Science
OCTOBER 29, 2013
There’s frequently tension to provide fishing opportunity for people while ensuring that species are sustainably managed. Is there a way to manage red snapper populations sustainably? Photo: Jon Connell under a Creative Commons license.
Elephant Journal
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
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