tagged w/ Climate Crisis Submission
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Marcelo da Luz built the solar car X0f1 and set out to break the world record for longest distance in a car powered only by sunlight. He broke the world record traveling around North America to the North Pole and back. His goal is to teach the world about clean and sustainable energy.Marcelo da Luz built the solar car X0f1 and set out to break the world record for... more
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First LEED certified K-12 School in Texas. They also teach green practices within the classrooms and bring the surrounding community together by composting, solar panel installations, and "green" nights to educate parents and children on living and learning green.First LEED certified K-12 School in Texas. They also teach green practices within the... more
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Turning a 800,000 square foot cookie factory into a world class healthcare facility took 4 years and was recently LEED certified interiors. Keeping with the cookie theme throughout the large factory shows how to refurbish and reuse without losing the history of such a historic factory.Turning a 800,000 square foot cookie factory into a world class healthcare facility... more
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Betsy Fox has moved to Africa to work for Elephant Human Relations Aid, a Namibian non-profit organization aimed to facilitate the peaceful co-habitation among subsistence farmers, community members and desert adapted elephants living in the region.Betsy Fox has moved to Africa to work for Elephant Human Relations Aid, a Namibian... more
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Neil Bone, a South-African native, has moved to Namibia, Africa, to help the Earth through Elephant Human Relation Aid, a non-profit organization aimed to facilitate the peaceful co-habitation among subsistence farmers, community members and desert adapted elephants living in the region.Neil Bone, a South-African native, has moved to Namibia, Africa, to help the Earth... more
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Hendrick Munembone, a Namibian conservationist, dedicates his time and efforts to Elephant Human Conversation Aid, a non-profit organization aimed to facilitate the peaceful co-habitation among subsistence farmers, community members and desert adapted elephants living in the region.Hendrick Munembone, a Namibian conservationist, dedicates his time and efforts to... more
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Johanness Haasbroek, founder of Elephant Human Relations Aid, a Namibian non-profit organization aimed to facilitate the peaceful co-habitation among subsistence farmers, community members and desert adapted elephants living in the region, shares future challenges.Johanness Haasbroek, founder of Elephant Human Relations Aid, a Namibian non-profit... more
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Focus of This VCAM is Rudy Sanchez, Senior at the Environmental Charter High School and “The Green Ambassador”.
At ECHS, students discover their own sense of purpose and become quality stewards of their community and world. Students are also required to apply concepts and skills gained in class to problem-solve local civic and environmental issues, and take action to make a measurable impact.
ECHS has become an award-winning institution. Delivering dramatically improved academic results and enriching the lives of hundreds of young people - of whom nearly 80% are financially disadvantaged.
Quick Facts:
ECHS is a small community with 28 teachers, an average class size of 25 students, and enrollment of about 450 students.
95% of our graduates exceed the admission requirements of UC/California State University schools.
ECHS extends learning beyond the classroom walls. Students complete community service, participate in service learning projects, attend outdoor education field trips, and are encouraged to take internships.
ECHS builds partnerships with industry and the community. These partnerships help enhance educational opportunities for students.
Ranked in top 3% of Public High Schools by U.S. News & World Report
EPA Environmental Award
These Kids are making a Difference…Focus of This VCAM is Rudy Sanchez, Senior at the Environmental Charter High School... more
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Oregon SOLV is a non profit organization that has projects throughout Oregon working with the environment, children, boy / girl scouts, ect. They really make a difference in Oregon and help teach our children good habits and about the areas around them.Oregon SOLV is a non profit organization that has projects throughout Oregon working... more
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Meet Bill, who has for the last 3 years has gonne to the same spot in Central Florida, to clean litter and debri that harm wildlife.Meet Bill, who has for the last 3 years has gonne to the same spot in Central Florida,... more
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VCAM Submission for "The Climate Crisis"
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VCAM Submission for "The Climate Crisis"
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VCAM Submission for "The Climate Crisis"
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The Duwamish River in Seattle is one of the most toxic places in the US - that's why it was selected as a superfund site and will get cleaned up over the years with hundreds of millions of dollars, paid for by the polluters. James Rasmussen and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition that he coordinates, play the role of public outreach group in this difficult process, making sure the people who are impacted the most are being involved and heard. Since this work can't be shown in 30 seconds, I decided to focus on his motivation. After all, James has as good a reason to feel with the river as there can be: As a member of the local Indian tribe, he IS Duwamish!The Duwamish River in Seattle is one of the most toxic places in the US - that's... more
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James Rasmussen and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition that he coordinates have already achieved a lot: Intertidal habitats where there used to be industrial sites, restored creeks that used to flow thru stormdrains...but the big deed still needs to be done: The parties that will pay for the clean up, which are also the ones that caused the pollution, have to be convinced that it is necessary to achieve a water quality that is so high that people will be able to eat the fish out of it again, without getting sick. James is the kind of guy who will hold on to this goal no matter how long and how hard he has to fight for it.James Rasmussen and the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition that he coordinates have... more
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In 2002, Jill Buck (A mom with three kids) wrote the Go Green Initiative, which is now the largest and fastest growing comprehensive environmental education program in the world, operating in all 50 U.S. states, 42 countries, and on 5 continents. The program has been endorsed by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), National Recycling Coalition, 9 State PTA’s, California Integrated Waste Management Board, California Resource Recovery Association, and many more.In 2002, Jill Buck (A mom with three kids) wrote the Go Green Initiative, which is now... more
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Turning an abandoned railroad overhead track into a jogging trail connector all while staying green was a two year project. Each brick doubles as a planter for seeds to cover the entire bridge in local water resistant plants and bushes all over the bridge.Turning an abandoned railroad overhead track into a jogging trail connector all while... more
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John was green before green was hip.
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Jess Reese is inspiring divers to save coral reefs.
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They don't realize that their small actions make a big difference!
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