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U.S. Peace Corps volunteers to be
trained in renewable
energy
April 17, 2010
ST. KITTS, APRIL 17, 2010 (CUOPM) – United States Peace Corps volunteers are to be trained in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
April 15, 2010
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Youth Service America is partnering with Earth Day Network to provide exciting opportunities to engage young people of all ages in the United States and abroad in their local environments in the classroom and in the community. We want to engage youth networks worldwide to participate in or lead environmental service projects this Global Youth Service Day for Earth Day 2010.
National Volunteer Month: 400,000 Plant Trees in India with Isha Foundation
April 14, 2010
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a powerful character -- but wholly unintimidating. He frequently cracks jokes upon meeting a new group of people and his BlackBerry seems quite anachronistic given his appearance. To someone who's barely left Los Angeles in several years, he looks more like a character from an ancient epic film than a world-renowned speaker and guru.
Tanzania: Tourists Take Part in Tree Planting
April 3, 2010
The exercise marked an important milestone for the community at the health centre and residents, demonstrating that locals are becoming more aware of the benefits of trees to the upkeep of environment.
Nigeria: NBC Confers Students as Ambassadors for Clean Water
April 1, 2010
Lagos — Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc has continued to support the United Nations' (UN) campaign for access to fresh water resources at this year's World Water Day. By doing this, the company has engaged students as ambassadors for clean water.
Teen from the Maldives Takes Centre Stage at Copenhagen
March 24, 2010
Teen from the Maldives was one of the 160 climate ambassadors who participated in the Children's Climate Change Forum organized by UNICEF in December 2009.
Spring Break Students Give Grand Canyon a "Green-Lift"
March 8, 2010
In an atypically “wild” spring break, 60 college students from across the U.S. will soon converge on Grand Canyon National Park to return a former parking lot to its natural state by planting thousands of native plants near the Canyon’s South Rim.
March 4, 2010
The low spring tide this year exposed the banks of the Thames to the full glare of public view. It didn't present a pretty site.
Secretary Salazar Announces Expanded "Youth in the Great Outdoors" Initiative
February 9, 2010
Speaking at the Corps Network’s annual forum, Secretary Salazar said he will increase youth employment opportunities at the Interior bureaus by 50 percent in 2010. Salazar also highlighted the department’s proposed 26 percent budget increase of $9.3 million forthe
Office of Youth in
Natural Resources, an initiative that aims to
employ youth and young
adults with careers in natural
resources.
Secretary Salazar Honor Youth in the Environment
February 5, 2010
On Monday, February 8, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will celebrate a group that exemplifies his youth initiative -- ateam of recent
college graduates who have been volunteering
with community improvement /watershed groups
throughout Appalachian coal
country and the hardrock west.
Settlers Join to Save Mau in Kenya
January 20, 1010
Nairobi — Kenya Forest Service has started a tree-planting drive in which Mau Complex settlers will participate in a bid to restore the water tower.
January 18, 2010
Caroline Hartnell of Alliance Magazine asks Kumi Naidoo if there are positive things we can build on in the aftermath of disappointing negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009.
Teaching Green, Beyond Recycling
January 11, 2010
Several schools in New York have adopted an environmental theme to teach students about local issues and prepare them for jobs in related fields.
April 17, 2010
ST. KITTS, APRIL 17, 2010 (CUOPM) – United States Peace Corps volunteers are to be trained in renewable energy and energy efficiency.
This has been disclosed by United States Secretary of State, the Hon. Hilary Clinton.
Addressing an Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA) Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C. attended by St. Kitts and Nevis Minister responsible for Energy, the Hon. Dr. Earl Asim Martin on Thursday, Mrs Clinton said the United States will work through the Peace Corps to advance renewable energy efforts.
Earth Day 2010April 15, 2010
In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Youth Service America is partnering with Earth Day Network to provide exciting opportunities to engage young people of all ages in the United States and abroad in their local environments in the classroom and in the community. We want to engage youth networks worldwide to participate in or lead environmental service projects this Global Youth Service Day for Earth Day 2010.
National Volunteer Month: 400,000 Plant Trees in India with Isha Foundation
April 14, 2010
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev is a powerful character -- but wholly unintimidating. He frequently cracks jokes upon meeting a new group of people and his BlackBerry seems quite anachronistic given his appearance. To someone who's barely left Los Angeles in several years, he looks more like a character from an ancient epic film than a world-renowned speaker and guru.
Tanzania: Tourists Take Part in Tree Planting
April 3, 2010
The exercise marked an important milestone for the community at the health centre and residents, demonstrating that locals are becoming more aware of the benefits of trees to the upkeep of environment.
Nigeria: NBC Confers Students as Ambassadors for Clean Water
April 1, 2010
Lagos — Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Plc has continued to support the United Nations' (UN) campaign for access to fresh water resources at this year's World Water Day. By doing this, the company has engaged students as ambassadors for clean water.
Teen from the Maldives Takes Centre Stage at Copenhagen
March 24, 2010
Teen from the Maldives was one of the 160 climate ambassadors who participated in the Children's Climate Change Forum organized by UNICEF in December 2009.
Spring Break Students Give Grand Canyon a "Green-Lift"
March 8, 2010
In an atypically “wild” spring break, 60 college students from across the U.S. will soon converge on Grand Canyon National Park to return a former parking lot to its natural state by planting thousands of native plants near the Canyon’s South Rim.
March 4, 2010
The low spring tide this year exposed the banks of the Thames to the full glare of public view. It didn't present a pretty site.
Secretary Salazar Announces Expanded "Youth in the Great Outdoors" Initiative
February 9, 2010
Speaking at the Corps Network’s annual forum, Secretary Salazar said he will increase youth employment opportunities at the Interior bureaus by 50 percent in 2010. Salazar also highlighted the department’s proposed 26 percent budget increase of $9.3 million for
Secretary Salazar Honor Youth in the Environment
February 5, 2010
On Monday, February 8, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar will celebrate a group that exemplifies his youth initiative -- a
Settlers Join to Save Mau in Kenya
January 20, 1010
Nairobi — Kenya Forest Service has started a tree-planting drive in which Mau Complex settlers will participate in a bid to restore the water tower.
January 18, 2010
Caroline Hartnell of Alliance Magazine asks Kumi Naidoo if there are positive things we can build on in the aftermath of disappointing negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009.
Teaching Green, Beyond Recycling
January 11, 2010
Several schools in New York have adopted an environmental theme to teach students about local issues and prepare them for jobs in related fields.