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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its Environmental Champions Initiative, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will contribute $800,000 to non-profit organizations with an environmental focus. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110106/MM26476LOGO) SDG&E is challenging non-profits to develop programs that involve and educate young people in the community as stewards of the environment. The utility is fostering environmental education programs that enhance...
MILFORD, Conn., Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Environmental Data Resources Inc., (EDR), the leader in property-specific environmental information and risk management solutions, today unveiled the Environmental Issues Report (EIR), an online environmental education tool for homeowners, homebuyers and real estate brokers. The EIR provides access to information about the historical and current use of land in U.S. neighborhoods, especially uses that may pose environmental risks. For over two...
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- NatureBridge, the largest residential environmental education partner of the National Park Service, announces the celebration and commencement of its 40 year anniversary and its absolute commitment to educate and foster the next generation of environmental stewards. As a nonprofit organization, NatureBridge educates youth, inspires stewardship and protects the planet through interactive, residential environmental education programs in the most...
The Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has signed on with Donate My Cardâ„¢ to provide an opportunity for Girl Scouts' supporters to give to an organization that has been developing girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place for 99 years. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011 The Girls Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) has signed on with Donate My Cardâ„¢ to provide an opportunity for Girl Scouts' supporters to give to an...
REDMOND, Wash., July 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp. is bringing 100 of the nation's best educators to its corporate headquarters this week to connect, collaborate and share their inventive teaching methods at the 2011 U.S. Innovative Education Forum. The event aims to recognize outstanding educators who engage and inspire their students to learn by creatively including technology into their school and classroom curricula. (Logo:...
Loyola University New Orleans will offer three new interdisciplinary degree focused on environmental studies. Three major degree tracks will be offered including Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in biological sciences; Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in the humanities; and Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies with a concentration in social sciences. The program focuses on understanding the relationships between humans...
ATLANTA, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power President and CEO Paul Bowers today announced a statewide education initiative to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of using energy wisely and efficiently. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050216/CLW066LOGO ) As a part of the program, the company is placing nearly a dozen education coordinators around the state. Beginning this fall, the education coordinators will target third, fifth and eighth grade...
CHICAGO, June 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trained leaders guided three Kelley Elementary first grade classes through the aisles of the local grocery store, teaching the kids the benefits of eating a well balanced diet and staying active. The Field Trip, Kid Healthy Ideas(TM), was designed exclusively for GIANT® Foods Stores by Chicago-based Field Trip Factory, an experiential learning leader who has been at the forefront of the effort to bring Health and Wellness education to local...
Focus on Creating, Funding Environmental Centers on School Grounds HARRISBURG, Pa., May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --The Department of Environmental Protection announced today it will host a free outdoor learning center workshop for educators Thursday, June 16, at Mechanicsburg Middle School in Cumberland County. The workshop, co-sponsored by Mechanicsburg School District and the Mechanicsburg Area Parks & Recreation Department, will offer local educators the chance to learn...
Focus on 'Green' Home Construction, Clean Waste Technology HARRISBURG, Pa., May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Department of Environmental Protection announced today it will host two summer workshops to help teachers learn about alternative energy. The workshops, hosted by DEP in conjunction with Waste Management and Fresco Green Building Supplies, will offer presentations and site visits to a landfill and a house built using "green" technology. "As energy and the environment...
