Culture Change… The “S” Word 20 Aug 201116 Jul 2013 sustainability So dull, so technical, so pedestrian (... wait, I love pedestrians), so stuffy. Not the concept, mind you, just the word. It's not vibrant. It's not verdant. It's not…
climate… The Attacks on Climate Science Education Are Picking Up Steam | Chris Mooney 16 Aug 201120 Aug 2011 The Attacks on Climate Science Education Are Picking Up Steam And I thought teaching about human evolution was fraught with peril. Now this... What’s currently seeping into classrooms across the…
education… Reconciling With Darwin | What Would Jesus Eat? 16 Aug 2011 Re-posting some thoughtful comments on the relationship between science and religion, particularly in regards to evolution. WWJE is writing as, I believe, a religious-minded person. As a scientist who teaches evolutionary…
Culture Change… Pitchapalooza! « The Imagined Worlds of Michelle Yvonne Merrill 1 Aug 2011 Pitchapalooza! « The Imagined Worlds of Michelle Yvonne Merrill. A bit about the pitch for my latest fiction idea. I'm developing a young adult novel for a couple of strategic…
education… Treehuggers and Torture Devices 10 May 201110 May 2011 "That diabolical old torture device, the comfy chair." - Spike, BtVS As apes, we are by our very nature treehuggers. It's how we evolved. It's our birthright. Well, sort of. We actually…
justice… Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities 29 Apr 201129 Apr 2011 As part of Cabrillo College's 5th Annual Social Justice Conference, I'm hosting a discussion of issues of environmental justice and the connections between social justice, environmental health, the rights of indigenous peoples, social equity and sustainability. Here…
education Second Nature: Sustainability in Higher Education 11 Apr 201111 Apr 2011 Share the Second Nature story!. - Excellent little video about why we can't wait to make sustainability THE priority at colleges and universities.
education General education requirements go green – San Francisco State University News 17 Jan 2011 General education requirements go green – San Francisco State University News. SFSU to require "three units of classes that examine an aspect of environmental sustainability" for graduation, beginning with incoming…
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