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Changing of Seasons
Make Your own Halloween costumes
Organic Fair Trade Candy

*How do you protect your children from environmental health hazards in and around your home?*

Children may be more vulnerable than adults to environmental health threats. Although the home is typically a safe place for children, when it comes to environmental heath it's wise to know the facts. October is Children's Health Month. Check out EPA's October calendar for environmental health tips.

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*?Como protege a sus ninos de las peligros a la salud ambiental en y alrededor de su hogar?*

Los ninos son mas vulnerables que los adultos a los riesgos ambientales. Aunque el hogar normalmente es un lugar seguro para los ninos, cuando se trata de la salud ambiental infantil, es mejor conocer los hechos. Octubre es el Mes de la Salud Infantil. Consulte el calendario de EPA para octubre y alli encontrara consejos de salud ambiental en ingles. Para mas consejos en espanol.

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Eco-Snowboarding and Skiing
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EPA has a blog for high school students on its website section: "Greenversations".

The current blog is on community service.

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The Greenversations main site is http://blog.epa.gov/blog/

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As American as Apple Pie
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*How does your community prepare for emergencies?*
Hurricanes, spring floods, and other incidents can all wreak havoc with our daily lives. For communities, preparing can range from marking evacuation routes to setting up public shelters to preparing for large amounts of debris. Either way, it pays to think ahead. September is National Preparedness Month.
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*?Como se prepara su comunidad para las emergencias?*
Huracanes, inundaciones primaverales y otros incidentes pueden ocasionar estragos en nuestras vidas cotidianas. Para las comunidades, los preparativos pueden representar varias actividades desde el establecer rutas de evacuacion o crear refugios publicos y hasta prepararse para grandes cantidades de escombros. Independientemente, vale la pena prepararse con antelacion. Septiembre es el Mes Nacional de Preparacion para Emergencias.
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*What are you doing to reduce pollution?*
Next year is the 20th anniversary of the Pollution Prevention Act, which made P2 the option of first choice for reducing air emissions, water discharges, preventing health and environmental exposures to harmful substances, and the generation of wastes. Pollution Prevention Week is September 21-29.
Share your thoughts: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/21/qotw-pollution-prevention/

*?Que esta haciendo para reducir la contaminacion?*
El ano proximo se celebra el 20mo aniversario de la Ley de Prevencion de Contaminacion que establece la prevencion de la contaminacion (P2, por sus siglas en ingles) como la primera opcion para reducir las emisiones de aire, descargas al agua, prevencion de las exposiciones a sustancias daninas y la generacion de desperdicios. La Semana de Prevencion de Contaminacion es del 21 al 29 de septiembre.
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*What have you done to meet your Energy Star pledge?*
"Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR" is a national campaign encouraging all Americans to take small, individual steps that make a big difference in the fight against global warming. Take the Energy Star pledge.
Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/09/28/qotw-energystar-pledge/

*?Que ha hecho para cumplir con su promesa Energy Star?*
"Para cambiar el mundo, comience con ENERGY STAR" es una campana nacional que exhorta a todos los estadounidenses a tomar pequenos pasos individuales para hacar una gran diferencia en la lucha en contra del cambio climatico. Haga la promesa Energy Star.
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Milk Jug Recycling
Reclaimed and Recycled Wood
Hand Sanitizer Pros and Cons
Green Tax Credit
Rain Water Good to the last drop
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How 15-year-olds perform in environmental science and geoscience in PISA 2006

*OECD ’s PISA 2006 assessment of the science competencies of 15-year-olds offers the first comprehensive internationally comparative knowledge base on what students know about the environment and environment related problems, from where their knowledge was gained, what attitudes they hold about the environment issues, and how students’ environmental science performance varies.

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GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - September 2009
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter

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ENVIRO-TIP OF THE MONTH

Prepare for emergencies. Find out what you can do to be ready before, during, and after if a natural disaster strikes. September is National Preparedness Month.
http://www.epa.gov/naturalevents

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WHAT YOU CAN DO, WHAT YOU CAN USE

Make a lead safety video and win! Create a 30- to 60-second video to inform and motivate people to take steps that will help prevent lead poisoning. First prize is $2500. Entries are due October 1.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-26_Lead_Protection

Share your thoughts! You can provide feedback through an online discussion forum about the future priorities for EPA’s national enforcement program.
http://blog.epa.gov/enforcementnationalpriority/

Save water and money! Simple tips from EPA's WaterSense program can help you save water and as much as $110 annually on your water bill.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-3_Water

Leave a comment. Use improved searches, new navigation tools, and easier access to comment on proposed regulations.
http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/names/hq_2009-8-3_comments

Pick 5 for the Environment. Commit to taking at least five actions to protect the environment. Then share your tips, videos, and stories online.
http://www.epa.gov/pick5

Join the Greenversation - Each week we ask you a question related to the environment and invite you to share your thoughts. Recent questions:
How does your school save energy?
How does your garden grow?
How was the water quality on your last beach trip?
What does "environmentalism" mean to you?
How do you save water?
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

September

National Preparedness Month

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21-27 National Pollution Prevention Week

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12 Carl Garner Federal Lands Cleanup Day
19 International Coastal Cleanup Day
26 National Estuaries Day

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	NAAEE Announcements 1. Creative Ways to Economize on NAAEE Conference 2. Conference News 3. Help Choose NAAEE's Next Leaders Awards, Grants, Contests 4. Cast Your Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest 5. Conference on "Best Practices in ESD" Invitation for Applications 6. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Program 7. NOAA Funding for Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program Diversity and Environmental Justice Highlights 8. Seeking Information on Diversity Initiatives? National Events, Training, Announcements 12. New England EE Alliance 43rd Annual Conference ~ Connecticut 13. Online Quilt Auction to Support Richard Haley Scholarship 15. September 18th World Water Monitoring Day 16. Space Still Available for Fall 2009 EETAP Courses ~ Online Resources for Students and Educators 17. 2009 Earth Science Week Toolkits Now Available 18. Catch the Science Bug 19. Encounters in the Wild 20. New Release from Bullfrog Films: Homo Toxicus NAAEE Announcements 1. Creative Ways to Economize on NAAEE Conference It's always a good time to save money, but this year it's more urgent than ever to find ways to get to the NAAEE conference without exhausting your budget. Check out the travel bulletin board to communicate offers and needs for ride sharing and hotel rooms among conference participants. The conversation is just getting started...add your voice and cut your travel costs. http://www.naaee.org/conference/bulletinboard back to top 2. Conference News Over 800 people have registered for the 2009 NAAEE Conference. If you have not registered please note that after October 1 there will be an additional on site registration processing fee, so please access the online system before then and register.Hotel rooms are filling fast and special rates will not be available after the first week of September. Visit our lodging page http://www.naaee.org/conference/travel-hotel/accomodations for Web site links where you can reserve your rooms. http://www.naaee.org/conference/registration back to top 3. Help Choose NAAEE's Next Leaders Make sure to renew your NAAEE membership if it expires before September 25, 2009, to be eligible to vote in the upcoming election for the 2010 NAAEE President, Secretary, and Board of Directors. Not a member? Join before September 25th, 2009, and cast your vote! Information on candidates will be included with the e-ballots when voting begins on September 25th. The election will run from September 25th through October 17th. If you require a paper ballot, please contact the office at (202) 419-0412. http://naaee.org/catalog/index.php?cPath=32 back to top Awards, Grants, Contests 4. Cast Your Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest Vote by October 1st The US EPA is inviting the public to vote for their favorite submissions in the third annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay, Dance, and Photography Contest. Finalists were selected in five categories: originality, creativity, use of an intergenerational team, and ability to capture a sense of wonder. http://www.epa.gov/agingepa/resources/thesenseofwo... back to top 5. Conference on "Best Practices in ESD" Invitation for Applications Application Deadline: September 14, 2009 Fulbright Japan is pleased to announce a fully-funded conference to be held in Portland, Oregon, on November 1-6, 2009, on the theme "Best Practices in ESD (Education for Sustainable Development)."Access the online application on the Web site. For more information please contact the Institute of International Education at 888-527-2636 or ESDteacher@iie.org http://www.iie.org/ESDteacher back to top 6. Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant Program Deadline: Whatever comes first -- October 16, 2009, or when 1500 applications have been received Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) offers this grant program to schools to help them succeed on a school project. This year, basic needs will be the priority and providing the tools that educators and parent groups need through these challenging times that will make the biggest impact. http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/ back to top 7. NOAA Funding for Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program NOAA B-WET provides grants in support of locally relevant experiential learning through experiences in the K-12 environment. Funded projects will provide meaningful watershed educational experiences for students and related professional development for teachers in support of regional education and environmental priorities. Competitions for 2010 funding are now open in California, Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico,Hawaii, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. Please see the funding opportunity for your region for more specific information. http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/BWET/BWET_funding.html back to top Diversity and Environmental Justice Highlights 8. Seeking Information on Diversity Initiatives? Check out the newly redesigned Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI) user-friendly Web site offering an expanded list of resources, ranging from green jobs, internships, funding opportunities, and training programs to lists of upcoming environmental conference events. Feedback is welcome! http://meldi.snre.umich.edu/ back to top National Events, Training, Announcements 12. New England EE Alliance 43rd Annual Conference ~ Connecticut September 25-27, 2009 ~ Ivoryton, Connecticut "An Arena of Issues and Solution In A Changing World; Environmental Literacy, Cultural Diversity, Leadership Training, and Model Programs that Work" are the focus this year. Enter the big top for workshops, fieldtrips, midway of exhibits, and teams of dynamic speakers with featured keynote performance by "Circus for a Fragile Planet." Family and spouse activities make this a weekend getaway, while serving your professional development needs.Details, registration material, scholarship information, and exhibit forms are available: http://www.neeea.org/conference.html back to top 13. Online Quilt Auction to Support Richard Haley Scholarship Open through September 26, 8:00 pm "Building Community, One Yard At A Time" --To raise funds in support of the Richard Haley Scholarship, the New England EE Alliance and Connecticut Outdoor and EE Association are holding an online quilt auction. A collection of small quilts has been donated from quilters throughout New England. Register to participate: http://www.coeea.org/auction/ back to top 15. September 18th World Water Monitoring Day World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is an international education and outreach program that builds public awareness and involvement in protecting water resources around the world by engaging citizens to conduct basic monitoring of their local water bodies.The official celebration is September 18th but groups can monitor at anytime through December 31st to be included in the 2009 results. To register or for more information visit: http://www.worldwatermonitoringday.org back to top 16. Space Still Available for Fall 2009 EETAP Courses ~ Online The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) online EE courses and schedule are listed below. Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences (MEER) September 8 - November 13, 2009 10-week course designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among culturally diverse audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation September 8 - December 4, 2009 This 13-week online course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation September 21 - November 20, 2009 Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes, and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs. There are $200 scholarships available for the AEEPE course and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course!The AEEPE scholarships are offered to course participants that are state EE leaders and the MEER scholarships are offered to course participants that are community and/or state EE leaders. http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx back to top Resources for Students and Educators 17. 2009 Earth Science Week Toolkits Now Available The essential Earth Science Week 2009 (October 11-17) Toolkit enables students, educators, and the public to fully explore this year's theme "Understanding Climate." The latest edition of this resource is now available through the American Geological Institute (AGI). The Toolkit contains a 12-month school-activity calendar and classroom poster provided by AGI, its Member Societies and other organizations. Along with a variety of publications, reports, and resources from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), NASA, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.earthsciweek.org/materials/ back to top 18. Catch the Science Bug This new educational science Web site offers a variety of science activities that increase science literacy, raise environmental awareness, and introduce different careers in the sciences. The site also provides the user with video clips from the PBS Rhode Island television series, interactive online activities, and downloadable instructions and data collection sheets for hands-on activities. Produced by the Catch the Science Bug Foundation and sponsored by Best Buy Children's Foundation. http://www.sciencebug.org/ back to top 19. Encounters in the Wild This Parks Canada booklet includes stories of exhilarating experiences between Canadians from across the country and species at risk. On the companion Web site, you can read and hear stories from the booklet, and many more! Site visitors are encouraged to share their own stories of encounters in the wild. www.pc.gc.ca/speciesatrisk back to top 20. New Release from Bullfrog Films: Homo Toxicus Directed by Carole Poliquin. Produced by Carole Poliquin and Isaac Isitan. Carried out with intelligence and humor, Homo Toxicus explores the myriad links between toxic substances and increasing health problems such as cancer, allergies, hyperactivity, and infertility. Interviews with industry scientists and independent researchers shed light on inconsistent standards used for evaluation and regulation of chemical agents. The findings are disturbing and strongly challenge us to re-evaluate the laws and procedures currently in place to safeguard our health against man-made chemicals and potential environmental pollutants. Film is appropriate for grades 10 and above. http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/homo.html back to top About EE-News Become a Member of NAAEE! For only $55 (professional membership rate), you get a wealth of member benefits that include the new Members-only version of EE-News, discounts on conference registration and publications, access to our membership directory for valuable networking, the ability to influence NAAEE policy through participating in Committees and Commissions, andmore! Join Online >> back to top About EE-News and More This email bulletin is provided by NAAEE, with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP). Read the latest EETAP Bulletin >> .EETAP is funded by U.S. EPA's Office of Environmental Education. 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The Sixth Edition of the NJHEPS Volume IX Newsletter is now available online on the NJHEPS website by visiting the following link: http://www.njheps.org/newsletters/aug09.pdf

Inside this Newsletter you can look forward to reading:
* John's Latest Executive Directors Column
* Sussex County Community College Becomes First Community College in State to Receive LEED Certification
* Georgian Court Green Purchase Sends Powerful Message
* NJHEPS Regional Climate Change Alliance
* The NJ Chapter of the USGBC presents Sixth Annual Golf Outing
* Fall Green Design Workshop
* Sustainability in the Curriculum
* Fall Energy Workshop

Students head back to school in September and schools prepare for their return by making repairs and upgrades. Schools can save money with energy efficient systems for heating and cooling and lights, and save water by fixing leaks.

Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/08/31/qotw-school-save-energy

żCómo su escuela ahorra energía?

Los estudiantes regresan al salón de clases en septiembre y las escuelas se preparan para su regreso haciendo reparaciones y mejoras. Las escuelas y colegios pueden ahorrar dinero con sistemas eficientes en el uso de energía para la calefacción, aire acondicionado y el alumbrado. También pueden ahorrar agua reparando las fugas.

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How does your garden grow?

Summer is the time for flowers, fruits, and garden vegetables. Share ways you garden that reduce environmental effects...  more compost, less chemicals, more rain water, less irrigation, and others.

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¿Cómo crece su jardín?

El verano es la época de flores, frutas, y hortalizas en el huerto. Comparta las maneras en las cuales su jardín reduce los efectos medioambientales...sea usar más composta, menos sustancias químicas, más agua de lluvia, menos irrigación, u otros factores.

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What does "environmentalism" mean to you?

Some people put plastic sheets on the windows for the winter to stay warm. Some do it to save money on the electric bill. Some do it to conserve resources and protect the planet.

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¿Qué significa "ambientalismo" para usted?

Hay gente que coloca hojas de plástico sobre las ventanas en el invierno para conservar el calor. Algunas personas lo hacen para ahorrar dinero en la factura de la electricidad. Otras lo hacen para conservar recursos y proteger el planeta.

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	NAAEE Announcements 1. Live Webcast: Future of EE in North America 2. NAAEE in National Geographic News Awards, Grants, Contests 4. Trip to Antarctica for Teachers Contest Diversity and Environmental Justice Highlights 5. Leave No Trace Connect Grants for Culturally Diverse Communities International Events, Announcements, Resources 8. Sustainable Global Stewardship Study Abroad Program ~ Costa Rica National Events, Training, Announcements 10. EPA Seeks Applicants for National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) 11. Free Walk in the Park on August 15-16 Research and Publishing Opportunities 14. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium ~ CFP 15. Two Social Capital Project Studies Reveal Attitudes & Strategies Resources for Students and Educators 16. Conservation and Humane Education Take Flight with Lucky 17. Solar Activity & Potential Impact on Climate NAAEE Announcements 1. Live Webcast: Future of EE in North America Thursday, October 8, 2009, 11:45 am - 1:15 pm ~ Online If you are unable to attend the NAAEE conference in Portland, please join us for a live streaming of this plenary session, presented by these EE leaders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States: · Elizabeth Kilvert - Research and Strategy Advisor for Environment Canada · Ruth McCully - Director of US EPA’s Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education · Salvador Morelos Ochoa - Head of the Center of Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Mexico This opportunity is being offered ONLY to NAAEE members at a reasonable $25.00 for this unique, one-time-only presentation. This Webcast can take place only if enough people sign up, so register today. We all want to be at the conference – but if you can’t be there, you won’t want to miss this. http://naaee.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32... back to top 2. NAAEE in National Geographic News Check out the July issue of National Geographic's My Wonderful World newsletter. The theme for this edition is "Become a Citizen Scientist" and the NAAEE conference is mentioned as an event to attend. My Wonderful World engages readers in geographic learning at home and in local communities and has a worldwide readership of 85,000+. Online edition available here: http://newsletters.nationalgeographic.com/PS!9lYn9... back to top Awards, Grants, Contests 4. Trip to Antarctica for Teachers Contest Deadline: September 4, 2009 Teachers can win a free trip to Antarctica this November with author and environmentalist, Robert Swan, aboard his International Antarctic Treaty Expedition (IATE), November 16-30, 2009. Cruise along the Antarctic’s spectacular ice cliffs. Follow whales while they’re feeding. Visit one of the largest gatherings of Gentoo Penguins. Sail past the infamous Cape Horn and take part in Robert Swan’s Leadership on the Edge program. Visit the Web site for complete details and enter today! http://www.antarctica2041.com/teacherscontest back to top Diversity and Environmental Justice Highlights 5. Leave No Trace Connect Grants for Culturally Diverse Communities Deadine: August 15, 2009 The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Connect Grants provide direct support, training, and educational materials for organizations and people that serve culturally diverse communities. http://lnt.org/programs/connect_grants.php back to top International Events, Announcements, Resources 8. Sustainable Global Stewardship Study Abroad Program ~ Costa Rica February 14 - April 16, 2010 ~ Costa Rica This unique nine-week study abroad program is being offered by Earth Education International (Costa Rica) and Humboldt State University. Participants can receive 12 undergraduate or nine graduate credits in a home-stay experience including extensive field study and volunteer work opportunities. http://www.EarthEdIntl.org/Spring.htm back to top National Events, Training, Announcements 10. EPA Seeks Applicants for National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) Deadline: August 24, 2009 There are currently three vacancies on the Advisory Council that must be filled: one State Department of Education (2009-2012); one Primary and Secondary Education (2009-2012) and one senior American (2009-2012). Applications for the EPA NEEAC should be submitted in electronic format to the Designated Federal Officer or online. See the Web site for details. http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/neeac.html back to top 11. Free Walk in the Park on August 15-16 All 391 National Parks are offering free park admission on August 15-16 as a way to provide inexpensive recreation for families during these tough economic times. For a list of family fun activities this summer visit: http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/parks2009/index.htm back to top Research and Publishing Opportunities 14. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium ~ CFP Submission Deadline: September 14, 2009 The Tenth Biennial Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Research Symposium will take place on January 15-17, 2010, at Indiana University's Bradford Woods, in Martinsville, Indiana. The symposium will bring together emerging and established scholars from a host of disciplines and the topics stem from many contexts. Following the symposium, presenters may submit their papers for inclusion in the refereed publication, Research in Outdoor Education (Vol. 10). http://www.outdooredcoalition.org/research.htm back to top 15. Two Social Capital Project Studies Reveal Attitudes & Strategies · Climate Crossroads is a research-based framing guide providing strategies for connecting with Americans who are not yet engaged in global warming issues. · Re: Green - The Ecological Roadmap study on Americans' social values and environmental worldviews is a communications tool, showing how different segments of the public relate to the environment - and why. For full access to the site (social values data, maps, and focus group reports), contact meredith@thesocialcapitalproject.org http://scp.earthjustice.org back to top Resources for Students and Educators 16. Conservation and Humane Education Take Flight with Lucky Based on a true story, this children’s book tells the story of Lucky, a parrot who is captured in the wild and eventually regains his freedom with the help of a young Indonesian boy. The book teaches children to be kind to animals and is a natural fit for wider educational curriculum including geography and culture of Indonesia, the natural history, behavior, and physical characteristics of parrots and tropical forest ecosystems, as well as real-life conservation efforts. The Web site incorporates all these topics with sample lesson plans and class activities, and includes a narrated documentary video clip of the real Lucky. For more information about bringing Lucky to your school or classroom at the special discount rate, contact the Avian Welfare Coalition at info@avianwelfare.com http://www.luckythelorikeet.com/ back to top 17. Solar Activity & Potential Impact on Climate This National Geographic News article, by Anne Minard, discusses astrophysicists study of the activity, or inactivity of the sun and its potential impact on the Earth's climate. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/09... back to top About EE-News Become a Member of NAAEE! 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EARTH SCIENCE WEEK UPDATE
American Geological Institute
Vol. 7, No. 7: July 2009

IN THIS ISSUE…
* Earth Science Week Toolkits Available Now
* Literacy Initiative Boosts Earth Science Awareness
* GSA Geoscientists Reach Out to Educators
* GeoConnection Network: Join on Facebook
* Explore Climate Topics at ASTC Conference
* Earth Science Week Booming in Australia
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Earth Science Week Toolkits Available Now
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Earth Science Week 2009 Toolkits are available now! To ensure that you are among the first to receive these exciting educational resources, order yours today. The Earth Science Week 2009 Toolkit includes:

* A 12-month school-year activity calendar, suitable for hanging
* The new Earth Science Week poster, including a climate activity
* USGS climate education resources, including volcano materials
* NASA climate resources, including a “Dynamic Earth” DVD
* A report on “Ecological Impacts of Climate Change”
* A National Park Service poster on glaciers nationwide
* A new brochure outlining principles for Earth science literacy
* A CD on GIS technology and activities from ESRI
* A genuine field notebook from Rite in the Rain
* Climate literacy materials provided by NOAA
* Information about the National Wildlife Refuge System
* Activity sheets from the Association for Women Geoscientists
* Brochures, bookmarks, fact sheets, postcards, and more

For ordering, special shipping, bulk orders, and more information, visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/materials/index.html.
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Literacy Initiative Boosts Earth Science Awareness
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To know Earth science, what do you need to know? The Earth Science Literacy Initiative (ESLI), funded by the National Science Foundation, has gathered and codified the underlying understandings of Earth sciences into a short brochure that is included in this year’s Earth Science Week Toolkit.

The brochure outlines the “big ideas” and supporting concepts all Americans should know about Earth science. This literacy framework also will become part of the foundation - along with similar documents from the ocean, atmosphere, and climate communities - of a larger geoscience Earth systems literacy effort.

A community effort representing current state-of-the-art research, the document has been written, evaluated, shaped, and revised by the top geoscientists. The framework is expected be influential in scientific, educational, and political settings. To learn more, see http://www.earthscienceliteracy.org.
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GSA Geoscientists Reach Out to Educators
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Teachers and students alike can learn a lot from the Geological Society of America (GSA), an AGI member society and Earth Science Week partner. GSA is an organization of geoscientists in industry, government, business, and academia who are committed to the ongoing professional growth of Earth scientists.

One of GSA’s major education and outreach programs, the Teacher Advocate Program (TAP), provides “Explore Geoscience” CD-Roms, lesson plans, educational materials, and resource links for Earth science teachers. For more information on TAP, visit http://www.geosociety.org/educate/tap.htm. Teachers also can take advantage of GSA’s Teacher GeoVenture trips, teacher workshops, and Distinguished Earth Science Teacher in Residence. GSA also offers a number of teacher awards and fellowships. See http://www.geosociety.org/educate/ to learn more.

Students are encouraged to apply for GSA’s GeoCorps America program, which works with the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Land Management to place young geoscientists in geoscience-related positions at national parks. Find out more at http://www.geosociety.org/geocorps/.
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GeoConnection Network: Join on Facebook
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You are invited to join the AGI Geoscience Workforce Program’s GeoConnection Network on Facebook. Soon, the network will link you with all related university departments and AGI contacts.

Become a “fan” of GeoConnection, and you can receive updates about geoscience events, new data from the workforce program, and other intriguing geo-tidbits in your Facebook news feed. You can become a fan of GeoConnection by at http://www.facebook.com/geoconnection/.
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Explore Climate Topics At ASTC Conference
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Whether you teach Earth science in a classroom or an informal education setting, you can explore this year’s Earth Science Week theme - “Understanding Climate” - at the annual conference of a longtime program partner, the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC).

Many science and technology centers across the globe are offering visitors unique hands-on experiences for learning more about climate - from a climate-change theater in Connecticut and a climate lab in Michigan to “Communicating Climate Change” programs in California and an online climate change game in France.

At the 2009 ASTC Annual Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2009, you can find out how those centers are doing it, and how you might engage your students more deeply on this high-interest topic. To learn more, visit http://www.astc.org/conference/index.htm.
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Earth Science Week Booming in Australia
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Geoscientists, students, and others in Australia are gearing up for another great Earth Science Week in 2009. To begin, Geoscience Australia once again is hosting the Geologi short Film Competition.

The competition, open to all school-age Australian students, focuses on the theme “Earth Science in Everyday Life.” Entries close on Aug. 14. For more information, see http://www.ga.gov.au/education/events/geologi-short-film/index.jsp. International participation in Earth Science Week has grown year by year, as people in nearly 20 nations took part last year.
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The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation of 45 geoscientific and professional associations that represents more than 120,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in the profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in society’s use of resources and interaction with the environment. For contact information, please visit http://www.earthsciweek.org/contactus/index.html.
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Fall 2009 EETAP Courses ~ Online The Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP) and the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point (UWSP) online EE courses and schedule are listed below. Fundamentals of Environmental Education (FEE) September 8 - November 25, 2009 12-week course for classroom teachers and nonformal educators who work with students and/or teachers provides the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate quality environmental education into their instruction. Making EE Relevant for Culturally Diverse Audiences (MEER) September 8 - November 13, 2009 10-week course designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to make EE relevant to culturally diverse audiences. Through this course participants will broaden their perspective of EE to encompass interests and issues of concern to culturally diverse audiences, assess barriers to participation among culturally diverse audiences, and apply cultural competency skills in building relationships and partnerships with members of an audience they intend to work with in the future. Applied Environmental Education Program Evaluation September 8 - December 4, 2009 This 13-week online course is designed to assist environmental educators and natural resource professionals in evaluating their education programs. Participants have the opportunity to develop and apply skills in designing evaluation tools such as surveys, observation forms, and interview and focus group guides. Leadership Development in Natural Resources: Strategic Planning and Implementation September 21 - November 20, 2009 Learn how to develop successful strategic planning and implementation models, processes, and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on managing the strategic planning process to build the capacity of organizations to provide effective environmental education programs. There are $200 scholarships available for the FEE and AEEPE courses and $100 scholarships available for the MEER course!The FEE and AEEPE scholarships are offered to course participants that are state EE leaders and the MEER scholarships are offered to course participants that are community and/or state EE leaders. http://www.uwsp.edu/natres/eetap/index.aspx back to top Resources for Students and Educators 13. Lesson Plan: Taming the Paper Tiger This lesson plan "Taming the Paper Tiger: a Unit on Paper and the Environment," combines environmental education, science, math, literacy, and technology. It includes a coloring page, reproducible folktale, and multi-grade (k-6) hands-on activities. http://www.gosmartpay.com/files/smartpay_tigerthem... back to top 14. Multimedia Resources on Nature and the Environment The Library of Congress has compiled a collection of resources supporting education on nature and the environment. The multimedia resources include presentations, exhibitions, Webcasts, news, and classroom materials. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/the... back to top 15. NAAEE Member Published in Essay Collection Established writers and fresh voices contribute their personal stories in this new anthology, Thoreau's Legacy: American Stories about Global Warming, from the Union of Concerned Scientists. Bronwyn Mitchell, current Executive Director for the Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education (MAEOE) and NAAEE member, shares her own reflection in the essay, I Was Born on Shaky Ground. Launch the interactive book and read the anthology: http://www.ucsusa.org/americanstories/vbook.html back to top 16. Watershed Investigations Hands-On Learning NSTA's new publication Watershed Investigations: 12 Labs for High School Science is for teachers who use experiment-based environmental science curriculum and want to include studying the relationships between human impact and local hydrology. Lesson plans included may meet state and national standards. http://www.nsta.org/store/product_detail.aspx?id=... back to top This email bulletin is provided by NAAEE, with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP). Read the latest EETAP Bulletin >> .EETAP is funded by U.S. EPA's Office of Environmental Education. The NAAEE promotes excellence in EE and serves environmental educators for the purpose of achieving environmental literacy in order for present and future generations to benefit from a safe and healthy environment and a better quality of life. 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Engaging Students through Global Issues: Real World Math 18. New from the National Academies: Ecological Impacts of Climate Change NAAEE Announcements 1. International Commission Travel Scholarships Available! Application Deadline: July 30, 2009 This scholarship provides travel assistance for presenting conference delegates from countries other than Canada, Mexico, and the USA (preference will be offered to delegates from developing countries) to attend the 38th Annual NAAEE Conference in Portland, Oregon, October 7-10, 2009. Award Amount: $500 per recipient Details and online nomination form: http://www.naaee.org/conference/scholarships back to top 2. 2009 NAAEE Photo Contest with Cash Prizes Deadline August 15, 2009 NAAEE seeks photos that will inspire people to achieve environmental excellence. Entries may include anything that reflects the theme of "Our Richly Diverse Natural World." 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Learn more >> back to top 4. NAAEE Version en Espańol on Facebook NAAEE es una organización sin fines de lucro cuya misión es promover la excelencia en la educación ambiental. La organización proporciona formación y apoyo para elevar la calidad en el ámbito de la educación ambiental. Su Guía para la Excelencia establece directrices de aplicación voluntaria para la profesión. NAAEE miembros ayudan a sus televidentes como eficaz, bien informado y tomar buenas decisiones sobre cuestiones ambientales. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58182413671&... back to top 5. NAAEE’s Higher Education Directory The online directory is a comprehensive resource to undergraduate and graduate environmental programs at higher education institutions in North America. The directory provides details about institutions, programs, departments, and faculty. Updates are continually being made. If you or your program are not included, please contact NAAEE for a login and password to enter or update your information. The directory will help faculty network with each other, as well as provide direction to students seeking an institution that matches their interests in environmental courses and degree plans. The directory also supports NAAEE’s work with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). http://www.naaee.org/programs-and-initiatives/high... back to top Awards, Grants, Contests 6. Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals Application Deadline: August 1, 2009 The Fulbright Scholar Program offers 69 awards in lecturing, research, or combined lecturing/research in environmental science, including four Fulbright Distinguished Chairs, the African Regional Research Program, and the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program. Even better, faculty and professionals in environmental science also can apply for one of the 144 “All Discipline” awards open to all fields. http://www.cies.org back to top 7. Virtual Team Challenge Virtual Team Challenge is a “Virtual World” 3D simulation-based learning curriculum offered at no cost to high school teachers and students for Fall 2009.The program meets National Standards for Environmental Science and Business Education and is supported by lesson plans that incorporate the game's missions. 10,000 students participated last year, collaborating to manage the clean-up of an Oil Spill in the New City and win prizes for themselves, their schools, and the United Way. http://www.virtualteamchallenge.com back to top 8. Volunteering Contest at TogetherGreen Contest Ends: July 22, 2009 TogetherGreen's Community Passport is a conservation volunteering contest for people to see how all those hours add up, and to win some great prizes. There's plenty of time left in the contest, and there are plenty of opportunities to win. http://www.togethergreen.org/volunteer/communitypa... back to top International Events, Announcements, Resources 9. Biomimicry & Design Workshop ~ South Africa August 30 - September 6, 2009 ~ Leshiba Wilderness, South Africa Application Deadline: July 15, 2009 Janine Benyus and Dayna Baumeister, co-founders of the Biomimicry Guild, invite you to join them for this introductory biomimicry course designed for university students and professionals in various fields including architecture, design, the sciences, engineering, and business. Course participants can expect a rigorous and thorough exploration of the theory and deep principles of biomimicry.Contact Angela Klinefelter at angela@biomimicryinstitute.org for more information. http://www.biomimicryinstitute.org/education/train... back to top 10. International Greening Education Seminar ~ Germany September 30 - October 2, 2009 ~ Karlsruhe, Germany This event will take education and environmental policy makers, government institutions, development and international agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), education institutions, teachers, and environmental professionals through the need for greeningeducation, and then discuss effective initiatives that will provide sustainable knowledge, skills, values, and practices in classrooms and communities. http://www.etechgermany.com/en/greening_education.... back to top National Events, Training, Announcements 11. Center for Ecoliteracy Summer Courses ~ California August 13-15: Renowned systems theorist Fritjof Capra will teach "A Short Course: Systems Thinking, Education, and the State of the World." August 14: Leading environmental educator David W. Orr will read and discuss his new book, Down to the Wire: Confronting Climate Collapse. Partial scholarships are available to educators from underserved communities. http://www.ecoliteracy.org/seminars back to top 12. Center for Whole Communities Summer 2009 Events ~ Vermont Summer 2009 ~ Fayston, Vermont Whole Thinking Workshop, July 7-9, with Peter Forbes & Stephanie Kaza Climate Change, Privilege, and Consciousness, July 25-27, with Carolyn Finney, Steve Glazer, & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees Whole Funding Workshop, July 28-31, with Peter Forbes & Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees Finding the Story Workshop, August 12-14, Anushka Fernandopulle & Peter Forbes Information on curriculum, faculty, accommodations, fees, and registration, available here: http://www.wholecommunities.org/ back to top 13. Summer Institute for Climate Change Education ~ Online August 19, 2009 ~ Online The 2009 Will Steger Foundation Summer Institute for Climate Change Education will focus on the international climate negotiations in Copenhagen and unveil a brand new curriculum on international climate solutions for grades 9-12. The institute will highlight the critical need for international cooperation on climate change solutions, and equip educators with the tools necessary to empower student learning and leadership on the topic. http://www.globalwarming101.com/ back to top Resources for Students and Educators 14. Rebuilding the Economy This new book Rebuilding the American Economy with True Cost Accounting, by David Bainbridge, explains how the economy can be rebuilt on a sustainable foundation, with investment in projects that have sustainable value. David is offering this book for no cost, in downloadable format. http://www.sustainabilityleader.org/Sustainability... back to top 15. Do We Have an Environmentally Literate Citizenry? In this article from Educational Leadership (May 2009) published by the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), author Mike Weilbacher states the goal of environmental education is to create a citizenry that is knowledgeable about the biophysical environment, aware of ways to help solve environmental problems, and motivated to work toward their solution. http://www.ascd.org/publications/publications/educ... back to top 16. Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future Population Connection announces the release of its new secondary-level curriculum, Earth Matters: Studies for Our Global Future, 3rd edition on CD-ROM. This new edition is completely updated and greatly expanded to include 32 readings and 43 innovative teaching activities to help students understand the complexities of population pressures, climate change, natural resource use, wildlife endangerment, distribution of wealth and food, urbanization, public health, gender equity, economic progress, and how these issues are interrelated. http://www.populationeducation.org back to top 17. Engaging Students through Global Issues: Real World Math This Facing the Future two-part math resource engages students in learning foundational algebra and geometry through real-world data on global issues. The teacher's guide and corresponding student workbook contain 15 lessons on topics such as climate change, population, and financial literacy. All lessons were inspired, researched, designed, reviewed, and pilot tested by educators in the field. http://www.facingthefuture.org back to top 18. New from the National Academies: Ecological Impacts of Climate Change Climate change is affecting ecosystems right in your own backyard. This colorful 28-page booklet illustrates examples of ecological changes happening across the United States, explains key scientific concepts, and explores the roles and responsibilities of human beings. In addition, Powerpoint presentation modules are available to assist educators in sharing this valuable information. For copies of the booklet or presentation modules, visit: http://www.nas.edu/climatechange back to top This email bulletin is provided by NAAEE, with funding from the Environmental Education and Training Partnership (EETAP). Read the latest EETAP Bulletin >> .EETAP is funded by U.S. EPA's Office of Environmental Education. 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How do you save energy during a heat wave?
Keeping cool in hot weather usually takes energy - turning up the air conditioner, driving to a swimming spot, and more. But using more energy can affect the environment, too. Share how you keep from losing your cool.
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El permanecer fresco durante la temperatura calurosa usualmente requiere energia--sea al utilizar el aire acondicionado, guiar hasta la piscina, o mas. Sin embargo, usar mas energia puede afectar al medio ambiente, tambien. Comparta con nosotros lo que hace para mantenerse fresco.
Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/07/27/qotw-save-energy/

How do you protect the air inside your home?
We spend a lot of our time indoors, and the quality of the air indoors can even be worse than what's outdoors. But building or upgrading a home with improved, cleaner air features can reduce health risks. Share what you do!
Share your answer: http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/07/20/qotw-protect-your-indoor-air/
żCómo protege el aire interior en su hogar?
Pasamos mucho tiempo en interiores, y la calidad del aire en interiores puede ser peor que enel exterior.Si construimos o remodelamos nuestros hogares con mejores equipos de aire, podemos ayudar a reducir los riesgos a la salud.ˇComparta lo que hacemos!
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How do you protect the environment during summer vacation?
No more homework! But now that you have free time in the summer, tell us the things you like to do (or your kids, if you're a grown-up reading this) that help protect the environment during the summer.
żCómo protege al medio ambiente durante sus vacaciones de verano?
ˇNo más tareas ni asignaciones! Pero ahora que tiene tiempo libre en el verano, cuéntenos acerca do le que le gusta hacer (o lo que sus hijos hacen, si es que usted es un adulto leyendo esto) para ayudar a proteger al medio ambiente durante el verano.
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/07/13/qotw-during-your-vacation/

What do you do with food waste?
Instead of throwing it away, food waste can be composted and reused on lawns and gardens. Yet food waste remains single-largest component of the waste stream by weight in the U.S.
żQué hace con los desechos de alimentos?
En lugar echarlos a la basura, los desechos de alimentos pueden ser utilizados para hacer compostaje y reutilizarlos en el césped y jardines. Los desechos de alimentos continúan siendo el componente singular de mayor cuantía en el volumen de basura por su peso en Estados Unidos.
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2009/07/06/qotw-food-waste/

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A new podcast on the Hall Institute for Public Policy--New Jersey web site features Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy discussing the state's efforts to redesign secondary schools in order to prepare all students to be productive citizens in the 21st century global economy.
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June 25, 2009 BEES AND BUTTERFLIES ABOUND    Wild Birds Unlimited is a proud sponsor of NWF's Green Hour. Through the Pathways to Nature program, Wild Birds Unlimited is dedicated to reconnecting children with the outdoors. Unplug your family and spend the night outside on June 27. Register today! REMEMBER RANGER RICK? A sure-fire way to get kids hooked on nature: Subscribe them to one of NWF's award-winning magazines for children. At this time of year, the saying "busy as a bee" makes perfect sense. Bees (and some birds, moths, bats and butterflies) are actively pollinating the flowers all over our neighborhoods! Discover more about these essential members of our ecosystem. Plus: Make & Do: Build a "bee-condo" to attract these helpful pollinators. Book Nook: Read about The Life and Times of the Honeybee. Did You Know? It's the 3rd Annual Pollinator Week. SHARE YOUR GREEN HOUR WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD Enviromom's Renee Limon enjoyed a spontaneous game night outside with her neighbors. Adults and kids played Kick-the-Can and Freeze Tag -- and Renee was reminded of the importance of good old-fashioned play-time. "BEING OUT THERE" WITH SECRETARY SALAZAR National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There™ campaign has joined forces with President Obama's Summer of Service, encouraging Americans to mentor a child outside this summer. Be Out There's Executive Director, Becky Garland, had a funny run-in with Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar -- our partner in the Obama Administration -- that we caught on video!   Sincerely, The Green Hour Team Wild Birds Unlimited and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are proud sponsors of Green Hour.   If you were forwarded this email, sign up for Green Hour Alerts. If you have questions about Green Hour, please contact us at greenhour@nwf.org or call 1-800-822-9919. You can also send mail to National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston VA, 20190. © 2008 National Wildlife Federation. All rights reserved. NWF Privacy Policy

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Join A Billion Acts of Green! Athletes and Artists to Speak for the Earth EPA Administrator Applauds EDN School Greenings Earth Day Network-Sponsored Teachers Win National Honors Greening Projects in Los Angeles and DC Connect Students with the Environment Millions Read About The No Idling Campaign Earth Day Network Co-Sponsors Panelwith Senator Murray and Senator Reed Adopt a Hero: Goldman Prize Now Lets Supporters Donate to their Favorite Projects Claim Your Zumbox

Join A Billion Acts of Green! Working with 17,000 partners in 180 countries under the banner of theGreen Generation™ Earth Day Network is launching a worldwide education, actionand media campaign connecting millions of individuals and catalyzing A Billion Acts of Green! With events already beingplanned for Washington, D.C.,London, Mumbai and Sydney, as well as others across the world,the week-long observance of Earth Day 40 is building momentum.  During the two Global Days of Service (April 17th and 18th,2010), millions of volunteers around the world will clean up parks and beaches,plant trees, recycle, and change light bulbs, generating A Billion Acts of Green.  OnApril 22, the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, world citizens willcommemorate a Global Day of Action bydemanding a binding global climate change agreement from their governments.  On April 25th, 2010, a Global Day of Celebration will honorand celebrate our volunteers' contributions and commitment to the environmentwith musical acts and speakers in 40 cities around the world. Athletes and Artists to Speak for the Earth Earth Day Network is asking leading athletes from around the world tojoin our Athletes for the Earth campaign.  Beginning with the 2010 Vancouver Olympics,where Earth Day Network will host a welcome center, Athletes for the Earth willinvolve athletes as spokespeople for Earth Day, harnessing their global voicesto address climate change.  Arts for the Earth will invite artists,dancers, filmmakers and others to produce art pieces and performances thathighlight environmental themes.  EPA Administrator Applauds EDN School Greenings On, June 9th,Earth Day Network partner school Thomas Jefferson High Schoolfor Science and Technology (TJHSST) in Alexandria, VA unveiled along-awaited 3.85 k/W solar panel system with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. Earth Day Network-Sponsored Teachers WinNational Honors Several teachers whowork with Earth Day Network have won prestigious nationalawards including: Barry Latham and Jill Krysinski at BloomHigh School who each won BP's A+for Energy Program's $10,000 grants, Donna Burrus and herstudents at Fayette Academy whowere named TopNational Energy Education Development (NEED) Senior School of the year, andKevin Volk at Cesar Chavez Elementary was awarded a $10,000grant from the SolarSchools Program. Greening Projects in Los Angeles and DC Connect Students with theEnvironment Thanks to a generous grant from the Wal-Mart Foundation, EDN's Education team completed a school greening project at Belmont High School in centralLos Angeles, CAon April 17, 2009.  Greening projects included: Installing 85 "smart" powerstrips - in addition to implementing severalhundred energy-efficient lightbulbsand the creation of a 2.1 k/W photovoltaic solar educationaldisplay to serve as a hands-on learning tool and power source for the schooland local community. On Tuesday,May 5th, 2009, EDN completed a school greening project at Thurgood Marshall Academy PublicCharter High School (TMA) in Anacostia,Washington, DC.  EDN and partnersfrom the University of Phoenix and the National Audubon Society's TogetherGreenprogram worked with TMA teachers, students, and community volunteers to addseveral improvements to the school's building and grounds including: Conducting a US-EPA EnergySTAR Rating Program energy audit to show the benefits of schoolgreening and allow teachers and students to track their energy generation andsavings; and painting a large student-designed, non-toxic eco-mural to be hung on aprominent wall of the school. Millions Read About The No Idling Campaign EDN's No Idling Campaign website, in partnershipwith the Clean Air Campaign, Inc. and sponsored by the UPS Foundation, has receivedover a million hits since its launch in February 2009, and over 1,000 materialdownloads by individuals across the U.S. and world.  The brand new GreenYour School website, has also been viewed by over 19,000 people asof May 31st with over 2,700 material downloads, giving studentseverywhere access to over 300 pages of information, lesson plans and studentaction plans on nearly every aspect of greening one's school.  Jointhe movement to protect the air quality in and around our schools today! Earth Day Network Co-Sponsors Panelwith Senator Murray and Senator Reed On Friday, June 19th,Earth Day Network co-sponsored a panel titled "Preparing allAmericans for the Opportunities of the New Green Economy: the Future ofEnvironmental and Sustainability Education and Training." Sponsored by SenatorMurray and Senator Reed, the panel of leading education experts addressed the need for all Americans to be prepared for the transition to the greeneconomy through sustainability and environmental education and training.  Adopt a Hero: Goldman Prize Now LetsSupporters Donate to their Favorite Projects Just two months after Earth Day Networkannounced that Maria Gunnoe, our courageous, coal-fighting nominee for the 2009Goldman Prize, had been a recipient of the honor, we have more good news:Goldman Environmental Prize and the Global Greengrants Fund have partnered toallow you to support the work ofyour favorite environmental advocates.  Claim Your Zumbox What happens when all mail can be sent and delivered online to any street address in a paperless form? That's the question Zumbox is answering. The company, which supported Earth Day on the National Mall 2009, has created a paperless postal system with a digital mailbox for every street address in the U.S. Zumbox enables people to go paperless with all their postal mail - bills, statements, catalogs and more - thereby reducing their environmental impact. Zumbox users can even request exclusive paperless delivery, which notifies the individual mail sender of their preference. Welcome to Mail 2.0. Join the paperless movement and claim your Zumbox today at www.zumbox.com.

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