by ecoAmerica Program Director Claire Carlin Program brings clean economy opportunities to community colleges and millions of students nationwide. In October 2010, ecoAmerica with the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) launched SEED to advance sustainability and green workforce development at community colleges nationwide. To accomplish this mission, SEED functions as a leadership initiative, free [...]
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Join Us for a Webinar on American Climate Values Research
October 19, 2011
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ecoAmerica is holding special webinar briefing of the American Climate and Environmental Values Survey (ACEVS), ecoAmerica’s third psychographic survey on Americans’ environmental and climate values: Thursday, October 27, 2011 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST, with 2 – 2:30 pm reserved for Q&A. Presented by: REGISTER NOW > The ACEVS builds longitudinally on [...]
Read more American Climate and Environmental Values Survey Briefings: Register Now
September 7, 2011
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Starting next week ecoAmerica will begin hosting a series of American Climate and Environmental Values Survey (ACEVS) community research briefings in several cities nationwide. The briefings are open to organizations or individuals who are interested in better connecting with Americans for greater progress on climate and environmental initiatives. To find out where Americans are at [...]
Read more ecoAmerica Director and Staff Stand Up Against Tar Sands Pipeline at White House
September 1, 2011
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Today ecoAmerica director Lisa Renstrom and staff members Jenni LeBlanc and Claire Carlin stood up against the construction of the Tar Sands Keystone XL Pipeline that would transport toxic and corrosive crude across the country by participating in the protest being held in front of the White House. They were arrested, joining the growing list [...]
Read more It’s Hot! But Fox Only Talks About Global Warming When It’s Snowing
July 21, 2011
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ecoAmerica’s Founder and Chairman, Bob Perkowitz, is featured in a recent video produced by Media Matters that analyzes how Fox News’ climate change denial dialogue is purposely seeding doubt on climate change, dangerously inhibiting the public’s ability to learn the truth, and blocking America’s ability to move on solutions. Posted 7.20.2011 on Media Matters [...]
Read more President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate Frank Loy for UN Representative
July 13, 2011
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President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate individuals to key Administration posts on Monday, June 11. Among the nominees was ecoAmerica director Frank E. Loy for Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-sixth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. In his announcement, President Obama said, “These fine [...]
Read more It’s all about the people, right?
July 7, 2011
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On his blog, Greenway Communique, Nathan Schock advocates ecoAmerica‘s approach to connect directly to the public by building solutions that are developed based on mainstream Americans’ values and beliefs. He believes this approach will bring about real change in the movement. Posted 7.7.2011 on Greenway Communique by Nathan Schock The latest report from [...]
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Global Warming Isn’t All Science: The Emotional Side to Earth’s Climb In Temperature
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College Green Rating with the Princeton Review
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Leveling the Field
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Climate Change Education: The Challenges of Teaching Science in America [VIDEO]
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Declining American (or just Republican?) Support on Green Energy Policies
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Sustainability Education and Economic Development Initiative: Program Review 2012 Released
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Care for Personal Health = Care for Global Climate
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Connecting with Americans: A Fresh Perspective
by Bob Perkowitz On October 4, 2011, 80 strategic leaders representing academia, business, government, media, NGOs and foundations from various sectors gathered in Washington, DC to share thoughts on protecting ecosystems, people and our planet from the accelerating affects of atmospheric pollution. In a structured day of expert speakers and working groups, participants prioritized [...]
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