Web Sites of the Week - Environmental Studies, Colleges of the Environment and Sustainability
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Environmental Studies, Colleges of the Environment and Sustainability
Schools of Sustainability, Colleges of the Environment
“… a new approach to higher education that is collaborative, transdisciplinary, and problem-oriented to address the enmeshed evironmental, economic, and social challenges of the 21st century.” From Inside Higher Ed.
Environment, Sustainability and Society at Dalhousie University
College tackles complex issues like overpopulation, climate change, pollution, and sustainability.
University of Washington College of the Environment
Focuses on the Environmental Institute, a key component of the new University of Washington College of the Environment.
New School Sustainability: Majors Making a Difference
Colleges around the world are “reshaping their education models to integrate theories of sustainability into every school of thought.” From Worldchanging.com.
Schools for Sustainability
A list of green educational programs around the country.
The College Sustainability Report Card
In-depth sustainability profiles for hundreds of colleges in all 50 U.S. states and Canada. From GreenReportCard.org.
College Excels at Green Work Force Training, Sustainability
Oregon’s Lane Community College integrates sustainability across the curriculum.
Sustainability Goes to College
“From using biodiesel in their buses to serving locally grown food in their cafeterias, universities that belong to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact and build stronger, more self-sufficient communities.” From Mother Earth News.