Paperless Textbooks?

It seems that some Universities are looking at using the KindleDX from Amazon in an effort to be more "green". Six universities will be piloting this program: Pace University, Princeton University, University of Virginia, Arizona State University and Reed College.

Learn more: The New York Times

What do you think of this program? Let us know in the comments section.

The Power of Two...

I just came across this great blog post from Planet Green about two teachers from New York City who really got their recycling program going.

"New York City schools have been legally required to recycle since 1989, but until recently, the only schools that actually did were ones in which faculty members took it upon themselves to implement the practice. Enter Micki Josi and Coquille Houshour!" Read more of this blog post at www.planetgreen.discovery.com

Enjoy!

Climate Change: A Threat to National Security?

I came across this great article on the New York Times website this past Saturday. It's a pretty interesting and compelling read. It speaks to how the United States is having to think about Climate Change as a threat to our security at home and abroad.

I must admit that I had not thought of climate change in these terms. It gives one pause when you do!

It's interesting what our nations military are having to prepare for. See below:

An exercise last December at the National Defense University, an educational institute that is overseen by the military, explored the potential impact of a destructive flood in Bangladesh that sent hundreds of thousands of refugees streaming into neighboring India, touching off religious conflict, the spread of contagious diseases and vast damage to infrastructure. “It gets real complicated real quickly,” said Amanda J. Dory, the deputy assistant secretary of defense or strategy, who is working with a Pentagon group assigned to incorporate climate change into national security strategy planning.

To read more of this interesting article follow the link after the jump:

Science / Environment

Climate Change Seen as Threat to U.S. Security

By JOHN M. BRODER

Published: August 9, 2009

A growing number of policy makers say that the world’s rising temperatures, surging seas and melting glaciers are a direct threat to the national interest.

$0.23

So how much will the Climate Bill, that was just passed by the US House of Representatives, cost you -- the taxpayer? Well, roughly $0.23 a day!

The above picture was from coins I found in the bottom of my desk drawer. Tell us in the comments section what you think about this. To much? Not enough? Do you think it will pass the Senate? Interesting stuff for sure!

For more on this check out Treehugger.com:
The Climate Bill Will Cost You Just $0.23 a Day, EIA Analysis Shows

A Greener Kleenex!

Kleenex Will No Longer Be Made from Virgin Forests - thedailygreen.com

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What's your major?

I just came across a good article online at USA Today about how college students are flocking to sustainable jobs and careers. I thought you might find it interesting.

Click Here: USA Today

Can I compost this?

Did you know that we compost here at PRI and its Museum of the Earth? Well, we do! If you ever find yourself out behind the Museum you will see our compost bins. As many of us begin composting at home, I just came across a list that we might find useful:

75 Thinigs You Can Compost, But Thought You Couldn't