a reblog covering NYC’s sustainability scene
Posted in Education, Urban Environment on Jun 30th, 2008
From the New School’s website:
Beginning in fall 2008, pending approval from the New York State Department of Education, The New School will offer two new programs of study focusing on the environment, a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies.
This innovative new program, administered by the Tishman Environment and Design Center, […]
Posted in Education, Green Building on May 27th, 2008
From Treehugger:
When beloved 34-year-old science teacher Eric Dutt died suddenly last June because of an enlarged heart there was little that could be done to stem the feeling of loss at school.
Dutt often wished for an ecology center on the roof of P.S. 6, the school on the Upper East Side of NYC where he […]
Posted in Climate Change, Education, Energy, Green Building, Health, Livable Streets, Politics, Transportation, Urban Environment, Waste, Water on Apr 22nd, 2008
From the Mayor’s Office:
MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES UPDATE ON PLANYC INITIATIVES AND ISSUES THE 2008 PLANYC PROGRESS REPORT
Detailed […]
Posted in Climate Change, Education on Apr 9th, 2008
Somewhat more refreshing news of a rather awesome program going down at CUNY. From their increasingly indispensable Sustainable Cities blog:
CUNY Professor Steve Pekar is embarking on yet another voyage to Antarctica, this time with a focus on reaching Harlem Middle School students, with the hopes of generating interest in the sciences amongst minorities. His plan […]