resources 

 

online resources

AASHE -- The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (aashe.org) is the overseeing organization for the ACUPCC.  

American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment -- A high-visibility effort to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth's climate.

Campus Ecology -- The National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org/campusecology) posts Webcasts, videos, blogs, and more which address climate change, sustainability, and the role of college campuses in creating solutions.

Second Nature -- (secondnature.org) is a sponsor of the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) based in Boston, Mass., and a leader in promoting and unifying sustainability in higher education.

Shades of Green: New England -- a weekly magazine-format show that highlights the green movement sweeping the nation. This half-hour program showcases New England companies that have an environmental mission linked with their business plan.

TED Talks -- Ideas worth spreading. Watch videos of leaders in environmental fields. The links below are a start-- type environment into the TED Talk website's search bar for more.

ted.com/talks/william_mcdonough_on_cradle_to_cradle_design.html

ted.com/talks/lang/eng/kamal_meattle_on_how_to_grow_your_own_fresh_air.html

Worldwatch Institute -- The Worldwatch Institute (worldwatch.org), based in Washington, D.C., is an environmental research organization with a global focus on sustainability.