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Hydrogen vehicles to make stop in Tennessee
Posted 8/13/2008 10:31 AM CDT on Tennessean.com
Hydrogen-fueled cars will be on display next week in Smyrna, when a show-and-tell tour sponsored by nine automakers, the U.S. Department of Energy and others makes a stop there.
The 31-city tour made in 13 days is intended to introduce the concept of hydrogen fuel to the public -- even though it is not yet "there" for general consumption.
"The technology necessary to put these cars on the road, and keep them moving, exists today, ” said Administrator Paul Brubaker of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA). "The question is not if hydrogen powered vehicles will be available commercially, but when. "
The fuel leaves only water as byproduct - no greenhouse gas emissions - when its used, he said.
You can see fuel-cell vehicles from General Motors Corp., Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and the BMW Hydrogen Series 7 that burns hydrogen in an internal combustion engine.
Here are the Tennessee locations where they will be on Monday, August 18:
Smyrna
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Nissan, 893 Nissan Drive, Smyrna, TN 37408
Contact: Mark E. Hairr, (423) 208-7400
Local Organizer: Center for Transportation & Environment
Chattanooga
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: First Tennessee Pavilion, 1826 Carter Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408
Contact: Mark E. Hairr, (423) 208-7400
Local Organizer: Center for Transportation & Environment
For more info on the tour check here . To learn more about the concept and hydrogen fuels look at this federal government site.
Friends of Warner Parks announces the fourth Full Moon Pickin’ Party of 2008.
This fundraiser features Middle Tennessee’s finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. All of the monies raised from this laid-back affair will go directly back into the Parks to ensure preservation, protection, funding educational programs and special projects including camp-outs and hayrides for inner city kids.
Musicians and music fans alike are invited to the Steeplechase Barn at the Equestrian Center (2500 Old Hickory Blvd.) in Percy Warner Park on August 15th for great music.
FULL MOON PICKIN PARTY
Friday, August 15th 2008
7:00 –11:00 pm
featuring
FOXFIRE NEWGRASS BAND
THE ANNIE NEELEY BAND
THE PIATT FAMILY BAND
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Children 6 and under free, $10 for 7-15 year olds
Pickers with a BLUEGRASS instrument ~ $5
For more information call 370-8053
Advanced purchased reservations must be received by 5:00pm the DAY BEFORE the event .
Beverages included in the ticket price, adult admission includes 4 beers - Bands subject to change
Food from Off the Grill available for purchase on-site.
Additional sponsorship
The Warner Company - Lightning 100 - DET Distributing – Purity
Coke – Vitamin Water – Parking Management Co. & Hugh-Bennett Productions
For handicap accommodations, please contact at 370-8053
Maggie Odle
Friends of Warner Parks
Director of Special Events
615-370-8053
Email: events@friendsofwarnerparks.com
Next Full Moon Pickin' Party:
Friday, September 12th, 2008
Time: 7:00pm-11:00pm
Dragon Boat & River Festival
www.nashvilledragonboat.com
The first Dragon Boat & River Festival on the Cumberland River last summer drew hundreds of paddlers and thousands of spectators. The Second Annual Dragon Boat & River Festival will be held along Nashville's Riverfront on Aug. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Click here to see TennesseeGreen.com article with photos.
Courtesy of Cumberland River Compact
CLICK HERE to learn more about dragon boats, the festival and how to sign up.
In a time when our city is taking the initiative to become an environmental leader in the United States, LeQuire Gallery invites you to join us in Growing Together II: An evening for area environmental organizations' senior staff and select members or volunteers to meet and share resources in an effort to propel Nashville's mission.
Growing Together II:
Environmental Leaders Reception
for
Senior Staff & Recommended Members or Volunteers
Saturday, August 23rd
6-8pm
LeQuire Gallery
4304 Charlotte Avenue
Growing Together II is part of LeQuire Gallery's
Learning Green: A Different Appreciation of the Landscape
- a summer exhibit inviting viewers to think green.
Representatives attending Growing Together II will have the opportunity to inform peers of their organization's mission statement and breaking news as well as any collaborative opportunities.
The evening will also be a chance to introduce our city's growing environmental team to the many concerned citizens of Nashville's general public. If your organization offers membership, please come prepared to offer guidelines.
To reserve a speaking time at
Growing Together II
please contact: Elizabeth Cave
(615) 298-4611 or ecave@mindspring.com
LeQuire Gallery
4304 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-4611
LeQuireGallery.com
ecave@mindspring.com
Cumberland Region Tomorrow
Hosting two workshops:
Session 1: Thursday-Friday, August 28-29 , Nashville Downtown Library
The Neighborhood and Community Scale: Light Imprint Integration of Sustainability and Urbanism
Session 2: Friday, October 10 , Nashville Downtown Library
The Neighborhood and Regional Scale: GreenPrint Resources and Strategies for Conserving our Region’s Land, Cultural and Natural Resources
For more information and registration info, visit the following websites:
Homepage: www.cumberlandregiontomorrow.org
Registration Page: www.cumberlandregiontomorrow.org/registration.aspx
For questions about this event, contact:
Dave Keiser
Program Director
Cumberland Region Tomorrow
511 Union Street, Suite 1600
Nashville, TN 37219
office: 615.986.2698
fax: 615.986.2697
mobile: 615.668.3728
email: davek@cumberlandregiontomorrow.org
USGBC MIDDLE TENNESSEE CHAPTER
Questions? contact:
Michelle Fox
michellef@leatherwoodinc.com
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations
Technical Review
September 10 , 2008 8:30 am to 5:00pm
Millennium Maxwell House Hotel
2025 Metrocenter Blvd., Nashville, TN
The LEED for New Construction Rating System is designed to guide and distinguish high-performance commercial and institutional projects, including office buildings, high-rise residential buildings, government buildings, recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and laboratories.
This workshop goes beyond the basics of LEED for New Construction v2.2 Rating System, using case studies and exersizes to provide an overview of the building certification process, as well as a brief exam review.
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For cost and registration info, see our Chapter website by clicking the link below:
P.O. Box 22515 Nashville TN 37202-2515
WWW.USGBC.ORG/CHAPTERS/Middletennessee
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EPA News Items and Updates
2008 Collegiate Environmental Sustainability Conference
Spelman College
Atlanta, Georgia
October 23-24, 2008
Going GREEN has never made more “cents”...
Now more than ever, economic and environmental benefits are critical to the sustainability of our institutions. Energy efficiency, indoor air quality, water conservation, smart land use and more are essential components for a healthier campus. Remodeling and building with sustainable materials to meet the needs of growing campuses are key to reducing our impact on the environment, health, and resources. Environmental decisions now affect us economically later.
Make the right environmental decisions: join us in learning the dollars and sense of Going Green. Learn about benefits, success stories and resources available for Colleges and Universities. The window of opportunity is now!
Check http://www.epa.gov/region4/greencolleges/, information will be updated as it becomes available!
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Pam Swingle
Office of P2 and Innovations
EPA, Region 4
61 Forsyth Street SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 562-8482
Fax: (404) 562-8210
Email: swingle.pamela@epa.gov
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PAYT –Pay As You Throw!
Guess What? The PAYT program made it in the Wall Street Journal... on A-12... its a great long piece and even has a graphic chart to catch the eye... but, being a conservative paper... it didn't put the best spin it could have. Still, given the distribution and credibility of the paper... its a coup... in my book... a real springboard for peaking the interest of cities across the country on this economic incentive program.
Anyway, I'm thinking it would be great to get as many people to respond to the Question in the article as possible... maybe you could ask some of the city officials (any contacts you have) to go to the website and answer the Q.
Here is the Question that readers can respond at WSJ.com/Question
"Should people who throw out more trash pay higher disposal bills?"
Let's make a game... to get as many people... who are happy with the PAYT programs to respond... YES!
Thanks... and, let me know how it goes!
"Kicking the Cans"
http://online.wsj.com/public/article_print/SB121729506485991917.html
Rhonda J. Rollins US EPA, Materials Management 404-562-8664
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CLICK HERE to see the August 2008 issue of P-Track News
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ISSUE
* Ninety-six Facilities Renew Their Membership in Performance Track
* Performance Track Announces 2008 State and Regional Conference
* Fact Sheets Available on Common Practices of Performance Track Facilities
* BFGoodrich Facility Gets Media Attention for Beekeeping Project
* SavATree Provides Volunteer Care for Central Park Trees
ARE WE REACHING THE RIGHT PEOPLE?
If there are others at your facility, or corporate headquarters, that should be included on the P-Track News distribution list, please e-mail your request to Hamilton.Luctrician@epa.gov with "Add to P-Track News" as the subject, and the individual's e-mail address in the message text.
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Fluorescent Lamps in WA News
8-12-08 Times
3 million bulbs distributed; now, how to get rid of them
By Lynn Thompson
Times Snohomish County Reporter
The Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) has been so successful in persuading its 315,000 customers to try compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) over the past eight years that the utility estimates it will distribute its 3 millionth bulb sometime this week.
CLICK HERE to see the entire article
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Monday, August 11
• The Environmental and Economic Impactsof Brownfields Redevelopment
• APA's 2009 Planning Conference -- Call for Proposals
• Sustainable Urban Redevelopment and Climate Change
• SmartWay: Fuel Efficient Transportation Options
• SmartCode V9.0
• Building Resilient Cities Along the Gulf of Mexico
BROWNFIELDS WORKSHOP
Memphis, Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Nashville, Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Knoxville, Thursday, August 7, 2008
All workshops will be held 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., local time
FREE! NO COST TO ATTEND!
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to offer $72M in Brownfields Redevelopment Grants for the upcoming year. Brownfields funding is from $200,000 to $1,000,000 to help assess and cleanup properties (some grants are no cost-share). Turn your eyesores into community assets. Find out how you can competitively write a winning grant proposal, especially if you are a unit of local government or a non-profit. The deadline of late October 2008 is fast approaching. Please attend this informative workshop; we will be outlining this year’s new grant guidelines.
General information is at http://www.epa.gov/brownfields
Click the links above to see flyers for each location. Please contact Paula Larson at paula.larson@state.tn.us or 615-532-0926 by Friday, August 1.
TWRA Lunch and Learn Series
Lunch & Learn Gang: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency offers a free lunchtime brown-bag lecture called "Up Close with Tennessee's Timber Rattlesnakes!" by Danny L. Bryan, Assistant Professor at Cumberland University, 12 noon on Thursday, August 7, in the TWRA Region II building at Ellington Agricultural Center, 5105 Edmondson Pike. Free and no reservations needed.
CLICK HERE for a full write-up of the program.
The September 4 program is "Aquatic Invasive Species" by Bobby Wilson, Assist. Chief of Fisheries, TWRA.
For additional information, please contact Patricia Miller, Aquatic Education Program Coordinator, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, (615) 781-5276
Southeast Quality Growth Conference
Charleston, SC.
August 12-14, 2008
CLICK HERE to see a flyer and visit the conference website at WWW.SUSTAINABLECOMMUNITIESCONFERENCE.ORG
Gwen Griffith and Vena Jones will be presenting about BOB and LOC Compact work at the conference on August 14th.
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Whether your goal is to save money or save the environment, our new weekly Green Living newsletter gives you tips to consume less, reuse what you have, and reduce your carbon footprint - all while saving a buck or two.
Click HERE to sign up for the Green Living newsletter.
This is a one-time email sent to users who have signed up for our daily news emails. Users who wish to continue receiving the Green Living newsletter must sign up at NewsChannel5.com.
Click Here to see the July newsletter
Clean Air Partnership of Middle TN and
Clean Air Partnership of Williamson County announce a position available:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Leading non-profit organization with offices located in Franklin, TN seeks highly self-motivated and energetic individual to manage the daily operations of the Clean Air Partnership programs, including administrative and business functions; fundraising; cultivating and developing local and regional partnerships; and representing the programs on a local, state, regional and national level. Minimum requirements include: proven success with project management with positive results; BA/BS or equivalent combination of works experience and education. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and work environment. EOE.
E-mail resume to dhenry@tmagroup.org and melissa@cleanairpartnership.info. References required. Please respond by August 8, 2008.
Melissa Stevens, Communications Director, Clean Air Partnership of Middle TN
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Austin Peay Biology Program announces a new position:
Assistant Professor |
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Position Title |
Assistant Professor - Aquatic Vertebrate Biologist |
Department: |
APSU-Biology |
Position Summary |
This is a fulltime 9-month, tenure track position to begin January 2009, although a later starting date may be considered. Each university assistant professor is an integral part of a local, institutional framework for the cultivation, explication, development, and criticism of knowledge and ideas in the applicable discipline. Each assistant professor seeks to teach ably, to pursue research and write well, and to engage in public service related directly to the applicable discipline or the general good of society. The goal in all these endeavors is to balance tradition and innovation, knowledge and criticism, rationality and sensibility, so as to improve the intellectual and cultural lives of students, colleagues, and the community. Normally, this position receives extra compensation during the summer through the Center for Field Biology. Salary is competitive and commensurate with academic preparation and experience. |
Typical Duties and Responsibilities |
Duties and responsibilities will be split equally between the Department of Biology and the Center for Field Biology. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: teach from among the following undergraduate and graduate courses: Introductory Biology for majors and non-majors, Zoological diversity, Field Zoology, Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Control. In addition, the candidate will serve as a Principal Investigator in the Center for Field Biology and will be expected to develop an externally-funded research in field biology related to their area of specialization and to direct undergraduate and masters-level graduate research. |
Required Qualifications |
A Ph.D. in Aquatic Biology with expertise in vertebrate zoology, toxicology or ecology, is required. Candidate must have a record of scholarly achievement and demonstrate the ability to develop an extramurally-funded, high quality research program. Teaching assignments may involve travel to regional sites and/or distance learning formats. |
Preferred Qualifications: |
College teaching experience is preferred. Experience in the use of innovative inquiry-based methods of instruction, use and application of GIS technology and familiarity with current molecular research techniques is desirable. Experience with the ecology and distribution of southeastern fauna is preferred. |
Posting Date: |
07-18-2008 |
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled |
The Aquatic Vertebrate Biologist position is posted. You can navigate to the position on the TBR site off the APSU HR site (http://www.apsu.edu/faculty/positions/index.htm). Please pass the word about this position to your contacts.
Thanks,
Andrew N. Barrass
Program Manager & PI,
The Center of Excellence for Field Biology
931/221-7019 or 931/221-6489
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VISIT the Tennessee Energy Task Force Web site at www.tn.gov/energy
Richard Cowart's weekly Health care Focus in today's Tennessean was "Hospitals Go Green," a timely topic in light of the upcoming EPA-TDEC-THA Environmental Compliance Assistance Workshop on August 14 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin.
Hospitals go Code Green by saving money, energy 24/7 (Tennessean)
Throughout the United States, business organizations are thinking green and attempting to become energy smart and environmentally sensitive. Hospitals are certainly included in that equation. However, because hospitals are among the nation's most complex and energy-intensive facilities, they have unique challenges. Few businesses must be fully operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and maintain services during natural disasters, power outages and other emergencies. Events that would justify closure for most businesses are standard business for hospitals.
The U.S. Department of Energy has studied the health sector and estimates that the nation's hospitals spend more than $5 billion annually on energy and produce more than 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per square foot. Furthermore, the U.S. medical industry is estimated to generate more than 2 million tons of waste per year, including a significant amount of toxic waste. To facilitate energy efficiency , the U.S. Department of Energy has created a new comprehensive initiative - EnergySmart Hospitals, which it touts as a centerpiece of a new Hospital Energy Alliance. The purpose of the Hospital Energy Alliance will be to promote 20 percent improved efficiency in existing hospital buildings and 30 percent improved efficiency in new construction, as well as increased efficiency in renewable energy applications, reduced energy use and lower operating costs.
In a parallel initiative, more than one-fourth of the U.S. hospitals have joined "Hospitals for Healthy Environment" (H2E), an initiative to minimize the environmental footprint of each participating hospital. The initial efforts show innovation and attention to detail. One Virginia hospital reported saving more than $15,000 a year by turning off the lights in its vending machines. Additional savings resulted from the nightly shutdown of non-essential computers, and the use of leftover cafeteria oil to make biodiesel for hospital lawn-care equipment. Another hospital addressed its toxic waste disposal by eliminating mercury in thermometers and blood pressure cups. Hospitals are extremely complex business organizations, and even more complex facilities. With regulation of airflow, temperature, toxins and a host of other environmental issues, hospitals will be challenged to become innovative and efficient, while still maintaining a pristine regulatory reputation.
As all of America moves to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, hospitals will be adding Code Green to their priority endeavors.
Richard Cowart is chairman of the health law department of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz and past president of the American Health Lawyers Association. Contact him at rcowart@bakerdonelson.com .
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080730/BUSINESS01/807300384
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The Home Depot
Compact Fluorescent Light collection program
CLICK HERE to see a "Frequently Asked Questions" sheet with program information.
July through September 2008
Session 1
Greening Existing Buildings: Good for Your Bottom Line
Wednesday, July 23
1:00 p.m. Eastern
Session 2
Case Studies: Energy & Atmosphere and Indoor Environmental Quality
Wednesday, Aug. 13
1:00 p.m. Eastern
Session 3
Case Studies: Procurement, Waste Management & Green Cleaning
Wednesday, Aug. 27
1:00 p.m. Eastern
Session 4
Case Studies: Water Efficiency & Transportation
Wednesday, Sept. 17
1:00 p.m. Eastern
Visit the USGBC website for additional information: www.usgbc.org
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CLICK HERE for a direct link to the JULY 2008 edition of the USGBC Middle TN chapter newsletter:
What you’ll find inside:
▪ Notes from the Chair, Mike Leonard
▪ Nashville Works Toward Becoming a Sustainable City, Jenna Smith
▪ Committee Corner: Public Policy and Advocacy, Mark Smith & Ken Scalf
▪ LEED for Homes Program Review Workshop, Mark West
▪ “How Would You Spend $14 Billion?” Contest Announcement
▪ Membership Update: Celebrating Our 5 th Anniversary with 500 Members, Michelle Fox
▪ Green Tie Gala Save the Date Announcement
▪ Gala Sponsorship Contract
▪ Understand Your Energy Usage, Decosta Jenkins
▪ Lowering the Demand for Energy Through Demand Response, Laurie Parker
▪ Solar Energy Production: An Example of Tracking Performance, Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum
▪ Local Happenings
Our newsletter team is awesome! Many thanks to Winston Huff, Clark Denson & Brandi Sanders with SSR, and John Lattimore with Hastings Architecture, for their skill and dedication. Likewise, thanks to each of the many people who have contributed articles. If you wish to suggest ideas or possible contributors for future articles, please contact Winston Huff [whuff@ssr-inc.com].
Mike
Mike Leonard AIA, CSI, LEED AP
US Green Building Council
Middle Tennessee Chapter, Chair
http://chapters.usgbc.org/middletn/
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Click Here to see the UT-CIS Newsletter
In This Issue of UT Center for Industrial Services Manufacturing Solutions:
- Kaizen Begins with Your Employees
- Don't Be Alarmed by Fire Suppression Requirements for Electrical Equipment
- Exploring the Technology Behind Powdered Metal Sintering
- Do You Have Energy Hogs in The Office?
- The Green Space: Making Your Getaways Greener
CLICK HERE to see the July Issue of the Tennessee Environmental News
From theTennessee Environmental Council
Inside this Issue
Important News
Chattanooga Regional Opportunity Forum
Save the Date - 2008 Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee!
Stream Bank Restoration Work – Join us!
Council Membership Up 50%
Tennessee Ranks near Top for Carbon Emissions
Events
Jul. 24 Metro Planning Commission vote on Bells Bend development project
Aug. 8 Tennessee Small Farms Expo
Nov. 13-16 Summit for a Sustainable Tennessee
Take Action
Help Save Bells Bend!
Complete a Survey on Nashville Environment
Green your home and support the Council – go to www.letsgogreen.biz
Join the Council
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EPA News Items and Updates
GO GREEN!
EPA News You Can Use - August 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
Enviro-Tip of the Month
What You Can Do, What You Can Use
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
About This Newsletter
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The June-July 2008 issue of P-Track News is now available at: http://www.epa.gov/performancetrack/members/news/current/index.htm
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ISSUE
- EPA Welcomes Xerox Corporation as Performance Track's Newest Corporate Leader
- EPA Recognizes Facilities and Agencies with the 2008 Performance Track Awards
- Performance Track Announces 2008 State and Regional Conference
- Report on the 2008 Environmental Summit
- Fact Sheets Available on Common Practices of Performance Track Facilities
ARE WE REACHING THE RIGHT PEOPLE?
If there are others at your facility, or corporate headquarters, that should be included on the P-Track News distribution list, please e-mail your request to Hamilton.Luctrician@epa.gov with "Add to P-Track News" as the subject, and the individual's e-mail address in the message text.
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News for Release: Thursday, July 24, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA Climate Leaders Now 200 Partners Strong, Eight Companies Establish New Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals
Contact: Marilyn Franklin, (202) 564-4355 / franklin.marilyn@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - July 24, 2008)EPA welcomes 51 new partners as Climate Leaders, breaking the 200 mark. In addition, eight companies took the next step in the partnership by announcing new greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions goals. Together, EPA's Climate Leaders represent more than ten percent of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product and have pledged to prevent estimated GHG emissions equivalent to nine million cars annually.
"EPA's Climate Leader partners are proving that businesses don't need to break the bank to do what's good for the environment," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. "These leading companies are reducing their climate footprints in cost-effective ways."
Climate Leaders, launched in 2002, is a voluntary program that works with companies to measure greenhouse gas emissions and to set aggressive long-term emissions reduction goals. The partners represent a wide range of industries in all 50 states.
The eight companies that are announcing aggressive new greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals are: Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, Ill.; Burt's Bees Inc., Durham, N.C.; Campbell Soup Co., Camden, N.J.; Cherokee Investment Partners, Raleigh, N.C.; Cisco Systems Inc., San Jose, Calif.; Deere & Co., Moline, Ill.; Millipore Corp., Billerica, Mass.; and Petaluma Poultry, Petaluma, Calif.
51 companies are joining Climate Leaders as new partners. For the complete list of Climate Leaders partners and GHG goals, visit: http://www.epa.gov/climateleaders/partners
News for Release: Monday, July 21, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Clean Diesel Emerging Technology Grant Funding Now Available
Contact: Marilyn Franklin, (202) 564-4355 / franklin.marilyn@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - July 21, 2008) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to award approximately $3.4 million in grants to establish projects using emerging technologies to reduce emissions from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines. Addressing the existing fleet is important because it pre-dates EPA's stringent new particulate and nitrogen oxide standards and diesels remain in use for decades. This sum was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and funded for the first time this fiscal year.
State, local, regional and tribal governments may apply for the grants, as well as non-profits and institutions with transportation, educational service, and air quality responsibilities. Emerging technology manufacturers must partner with an eligible applicant to receive this funding. The grants are targeting school or transit buses, medium and heavy-duty trucks, marine engines, locomotives and non-road engines. Grant proposals must be submitted by Sept. 21, 2008. The final awards will be announced in December.
The grants will be administered by EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign under the Emerging Technology Program (ETP). ETP supports the development and commercialization of new, cutting-edge technologies. The program gives manufacturers the opportunity to capture real world data and gain valuable operating experience on their technology while it is used by fleet partners.
An emerging technology is a device or strategy that reduces emissions from diesel engines or equipment that has not been verified or certified by EPA or the California Air Resources Board (ARB). To qualify as an emerging technology, manufacturers must submit an application and test plan to EPA or ARB. Each technology will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to determine if it qualifies as an emerging technology.
Qualified emerging technologies will be added to the Emerging Technologies List. The first three qualifying technologies are: 1) Caterpillars' Marine Emissions Upgrade Group (EUG), the 3500 Marine EUG; 2) Johnson Matthey's urea-based selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system for on-highway applications, the SCRT-1000; 3) and Nett Technologies' urea-based SCR for nonroad applications, the BlueMAX. Specifics of each technology including the emission reductions and engine applications can be found on the Emerging Technology List.
For more information about this grant, visit: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/grantfund.htm
For more information about the Emerging Technology Program, visit: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/prgemerg.htm
View the qualifying emerging technologies list at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/diesel/prgemerglist.htm
News for Release: Thursday, July 17, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Vote for the Winner of the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest
Contact: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - July 17, 2008) The U.S. EPA Aging Initiative, in partnership with Generations United and the Rachel Carson Council Inc., invites the public to vote for their favorite submissions for the Second Annual Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Intergenerational Poetry, Essay and Photography Contest. A panel of judges has selected the finalists in four categories: photography, essay, poetry, or mixed media (photography and a poem or essay). Finalists were selected based on originality, creativity, use of an intergenerational team, and ability to capture a sense of wonder.
Carson is considered to be the founder of the contemporary environmental movement through her landmark book, "Silent Spring." Using the title of another of Carson's books, "The Sense of Wonder," the contest sought submissions "that best express the 'Sense of Wonder' that you feel when observing the sea, the night sky, forests, birds, wildlife, and all that is beautiful to your eyes."
"Through this contest, we are encouraging the youngest and oldest among us to recognize wonders and beauty of the natural world," said EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson.
"This contest is a wonderful tool for connecting people across generations using an intergenerational approach to think about and dream about the world around us. We're proud to co-sponsor such a unique program in honor of an American heroine," said Donna Butts, executive director of Generations United.
The contest's intergenerational approach reflects Carson's efforts through her writing to have adults share with children a sense of wonder about nature and help them discover its joys. The deadline for voting is Sept. 15 and the winners will be announced in October.
More information on the contest: http://www.epa.gov/agingepa/resources/thesenseofwonder/2008/index.html
News Release: Friday, July 11, 2008
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Wanted: Water Efficiency Leaders
Contact Information: Enesta Jones, (202) 564-4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C. - July, 11, 2008) EPA is accepting nominations for the 2008 Water Efficiency Leader Awards to recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in water efficiency. Winners will be chosen by a panel of national water experts and based on three criteria: leadership, innovation, and water saved.
"We encourage organizations and individuals who are saving water, energy and money for our nation's families and communities to apply for the 2008 Water Efficiency Leader Awards," said Benjamin H. Grumbles, EPA's assistant administrator for water. "Together, we are proving innovative technology and environmental stewardship can help conserve our country's greatest liquid asset."
The Water Efficiency Leader Awards promote a nationwide ethic of water efficiency, which is critical to helping our growing economy and improving our quality of life. The importance of water efficiency is also exemplified by WaterSense, a partnership program started by EPA in 2006 to educate American consumers on making smart water choices that save money, water and energy, and maintain high environmental standards without compromising performance. Nominations are being accepted until Aug. 29, 2008.
More information on Water Efficiency Leader Awards: http://www.epa.gov/water/wel
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Monday, July 14
• Housing Policy Debate Journal
• Lessons Learned: NALGEP's Brownfield Grants Task Force
• Smart Growth Network Members Forum
• Learning Through Landscapes
• The Montana Legacy Project
• The Path to Healthy Communities
Monday, July 21
• Northeast-Midwest Institute's Brownfields Resources
• Green Infrastructure Demonstration Projects
• Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool
• Our Town: Education Curriculum for Brownfields
• Mapping the Intersection of Physical Activityand the Built Environment
• New Jersey Smart Growth Success Stories
Monday, July 28
• Houston Region: Becoming a Global Region
• Public Health and the Built Environment
• Regional Equity and the Quest for Full Inclusion
• Train Time: Railroads and the Imminent Reshapingof the United States Landscape
• America 2050 Prospectus
• A Guide to Aging in Place
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Friends of Warner Parks announces the third Full Moon Pickin' Party of 2008. This fundraiser features Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon. All of the monies raised from this laid-back affair will go directly back into the Parks to ensure preservation, protection, funding educational programs and special projects including camp-outs and hayrides for inner city kids.
Musicians and music fans alike are invited to the Steeplechase Barn at the Equestrian Center (2500 Old Hickory Blvd.) in Percy Warner Park for great music.
August 15 - Full Moon Pickin' Party
September 12 - Full Moon Pickin' Party
7:00 pm -11:00 pm
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Children 6 and under free, $10 for 7-15 year olds
Pickers with a BLUEGRASS instrument ~ $5
For more information call 370-8053
Advanced purchased reservations must be received by 5:00 pm the DAY BEFORE the event.
Beverages included in the ticket price, adult admission includes 4 beers.
Bands subject to change.
Food from Off the Grill available for purchase on-site.
Additional sponsorship
The Warner Company - Lightning 100 - DET Distributing - Purity -
Vitamin Water - & Hugh-Bennett Productions
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TP3 Green School in the News!
Fayette Academy club leads way for school, community to think green
(Commercial Appeal)
Three days before the Fourth of July, while most girls their age were either at the pool, the movies or the lake, Erin Shoaf and Sheila Kelley spent the morning in the Fayette Academy parking lot painting a recycling trailer. They decided on green, of course, since that's the attitude they've been trying to instill in their community over the last two years. Kelley and Shoaf are two of 27 members of Mary Margaret's Garden Ecology Club at Fayette Academy. The club, named after a fallen student, started two years ago and has already helped its community become more environmentally conscious. The club was recently named the Senior Level School of the Year by the National Energy Education Development Project for its work in establishing the school's first energy policy. So far the club's accomplishments include: Handing out more than 2,700 compact fluorescent light bulbs in the community. Experts say these light bulbs help the environment by using less power and lasting longer; Started the school's first school-wide recycling of paper, aluminum and plastics. Club members also helped organize recycling projects throughout the county; Conducted a schoolwide energy audit that led to the replacement of gym lights and exit signs and the reduction of the settings of the school's water heater. Club members also have taken their cause to government officials. They asked and received support for energy conservation and countywide recycling from city and county officials. And, two weeks ago six members of the club went to Washington to meet with representatives of Sens. Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander. But according to Kelley, 16, and Shoaf, 15, the most important people they have talked to are the everyday people in their community. Said Shoaf, "The older people may be set in their ways but when we told them how much money they can save by conserving energy, they really started to listen."
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2008/jul/02/ecology-lessons/
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Save The Date! Natural Areas Conference 2008
CLICK HERE to see the flyer for the Natural Areas Conference 2008, which will be held at The Doubletree Hotel in Nashville on October 14-17, 2008.
More details can be accessed on the attached and at http://www.naturalarea.org/
If you have any questions please contact Reggie Reeves in the TDEC Division of Natural Areas at 615-532-0431.
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Summer 2008
Product Stewardship Newsletter – Vol. 4 Issue 2
Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Members, Friends, and Associates:
As we at PSI face the summer breeze, we look back at the wave that just drenched us with the start of 3 new national dialogues (sharps, pharmaceuticals, and lamps), our 4th national Product Stewardship Forum, a major paint dialogue meeting, and our final Networking Call of the spring series. With this momentum comes an obligation…to keep it all going, and growing, and thriving. It is a challenge, but one that we love. We feel the steady movement forward. But our destination is one that we know not fully, since it takes all of us to create that place to which we are going. We call this “surfing” – not the type with board, but nonetheless with balance, catching a wave, riding it out, hopping on another…Summer is also time for a little down-time. Have some fun while surfing the product stewardship wave! Cheers.
Scott Cassel
Executive Director/Founder
click here to see the whole newsletter
PSI In The News
Product Stewardship Institute, Inc.
137 Newbury Street
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 236-4855
Fax: (617) 859-9889
www.productstewardship.us
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Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance
On June 19th, the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance held their annual Associate Members Meeting in Nashville, TN. SEEA Associate Members heard presentations from Gov. Phil Bredesen, Dr. Dana Christensen of ORNL, Joe Hoagland of TVA, Steve Morgan of the Cambridge Energy Alliance as well as panel discussions on policy and technology featuring policy experts from around the region and companies like General Electric, LP Building Products, Metrolight and others.
All the day's presentations are now available download on the SEEA website
at: http://www.seealliance.org/2008_Associate_Meeting.html
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Nashville Clean Air Partnership
Dear Friends,
Mayor Karl Dean has established the Mayor's Green Ribbon Committee on Environmental Sustainability and is gathering input from citizens on the types of environmental practices that should be developed in Nashville. The survey is short and only takes a couple of minutes to complete. I hope you will take the time to share your ideas, whether you live or work or both in Davidson County. It is important that we let our administration know that Middle Tennessee's air quality is important and that we'd like to see more transit options, more safe bike routes through the city, and increased incentives for carpooling and vanpooling. The link to the survey is below.
http://www.nashville.gov/mayor/green_ribbon/index.htm
CLICK HERE for the latest edition of the Clean Air Partnership's newsletter, Clean Air Quarterly.
Be sure to look for live links throughout. Happy reading!
Melissa Stevens
Communications Director
Clean Air Partnership of Middle TN
(615) 340-0383
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THE HOME DEPOT LAUNCHES NATIONAL
CFL BULB RECYCLING INITIATIVE
Also Implementing In Store Energy Conservation Program
ATLANTA, June 24, 2008 – The Home Depot ® , the world's largest home improvement retailer, today expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability by launching a national in-store, consumer compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program at all 1,973 The Home Depot locations. This free service is the first such offering made so widely available by a retailer in the United States and offers customers additional options for making environmentally conscious decisions from purchase to disposal. The Home Depot Canada launched a CFL recycling program in November 2007.
Click here to see the full article.
Tennessee Dept of Health-Nashville
Communicable and Environmental Disease Services
Please join us for monthly CEDS “Brown Bag” talks 12-1pm, starting Thursday, May 8th. They will be geared toward a general audience, and all are welcome.
August 14 : Climate Change and Public Health
David Borowski
Conference Room A+B
Conference Room A+B is on the 2nd Floor of Cordell Hull Building, 425 5th Avenue North, Nashville TN 37243.
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For posting notices and articles on this site, please contact Karen Grubbs at 615-532-0463 or 1-800-734-3619 or by email at Pollution.prevention@state.tn.us
