Articles Written by Julie Hancher

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For those of you who want to know more about Solar Renewable Energy Credits, this video is entertaining AND educational: (Thanks to our guest blogger Clayton for passing on!) Posted by Julie

Alright, so being green must run in the family. Look who's speaking in Orlando at the Environmental Partnership Summit this week: (Click through to learn more!)

Back in the day, I remember a Saved by the Bell Episode where Bayside started drilling for oil to get rich... and instead, Zack & co's hearts were broken as Zack's favorite duck Becky dies and the football field is ruined. Lucky for Bayside, Zack makes a 2 minute presentation to the oil tycoons and they end the drilling because of his speech. Unfortunately, the Gulf of Mexico doesn't have a Zack Morris. 1 month ago today, BP had (arguably) the largest environmental disaster with its massive oil spill. Recap of what's currently going on in the Gulf:

School's out for summer... which means a new batch of students are coming in the fall! Besides factors such as location, campus size and party school ranking, students often take a university's sustainability into account for deciding on a college. The Princeton Review & Green Building Council published a “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” to help students find the top green schools - It's the 1st college guidebook to list schools with the most environmentally-responsible campuses and school-wide commitment to sustainability. The Princeton Review’s “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” looks at an institution’s

With access to some outdoor space, spring's the perfect time to start a (mini) city garden. Here are some plants you can easily start growing in the city:

I loved school. I can still distinctly remember a song from elementary with the mantra "Reduce, Reuse & Recycle... (which may explain a few things.)Teachers are dedicated individuals who mold our future through their lessons. In honor of our teacher friends & Teacher Appreciation Week (May2-8), we're sharing ways & resources to help our school's teachers educate students about being green:

Now that we've revealed the Dirty Dozen, it's time to reveal the "Clean 15", or produce that's OK to buy non-organic. Most often, fruits & veggies that have "thick skins" tend to be safe for consumption. Here they are, ranked starting from lowest in pesticides: