Clean Air-Cool Planet

02/10/2014

BIG News from Clean Air-Cool Planet: We are joining forces with the University of NH's Sustainability Institute.
See the letter from CA-CP's board chair: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs101/1010993815762/archive/1116506264201.html

Dear friends,It's a new year, and we at Clean Air-Cool Planet (CA-CP) have some exciting new developments to share.As a result of strategic visioning by CA-CP's board of directors throughout last year, we have determined that CA-CP's programs and projects can be leveraged more effectively if we stop...

08/28/2013

Don’t miss out on Early Bird registration rates for the New England Campus Sustainability Forum!

The New England Campus Sustainability Forum has once again attracted strong headliners to create an engaging and informative day.

08/20/2013

Shorter, warmer winters endanger Whitebark Pines in MT's backcountry.

By Emily Francis, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellow Last week, Max and I met up with one of our advisors, Jesse Logan, to collect data with him on

08/07/2013

CA-CP is a partner on the newly expanded Implementation Guide from the Billion Dollar Green Challenge, a report providing practical advice and best practices on how to design, start, and grow a green revolving fund. New content includes project measurement and management guidance for a technical audience. Read the report here: GreenBillion.org/guide

The Billion Dollar Green Challenge is transforming energy efficiency upgrades from perceived expenses to high-return investment opportunities.

08/06/2013

Is your breakfast contributing to climate change?

By Katie Leone, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellow If you are anything like me, a simple trip to the supermarket to pick up a few items can easily

07/25/2013

Read more on the work of our 2013 Climate Fellows!

Lessons from BridgeportFood//coolplaneteditor//July 25, 2013//no commentsBy Patricia Peng, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate FellowBridgeport is definitely an interesting place. It has been an exciting mission to work in conjunction with the City government and a non-profit to watch how the two ha...

07/23/2013

2013 CA-CP Climate Fellow Kelly Bickers on vulnerable populations and extreme heat:

Vulnerable Populations and Extreme HeatAdaptation//coolplaneteditor//July 23, 2013//no commentsBy Kelly M. Bickers, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate FellowAfter a week-long heat wave, the Midwest and Northeast are finally experiencing a reprieve from the high temperatures and humidity that blanket...

07/18/2013

Lauren Johnston, 2013 Climate Fellow, blogs on how climate change affects agriculture in New England.

Eating in the HeatFood//coolplaneteditor//July 17, 2013//no commentsBy Lauren Johnston, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate FellowLet’s talk about air conditioning and the role it plays in keeping us comfortable, happy, and high-performing. I think most people can agree that when one steps inside fro...

07/16/2013

Why “go green” in K-12 schools? Here's Climate Fellow Kirsten Rumsey's take on the question.

Why “Go Green” in K-12 Schools?Campus Climate Action//coolplaneteditor//July 16, 2013//no commentsBy Kirsten Rumsey, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate FellowThere are scores of programs encouraging elementary, middle, and high schools to “go green.” These programs provide both resources and awards…

07/16/2013

Great news from Stagecoach Group, parent company of CA-CP supporter megabus.com -- it's been awarded the prestigious Carbon Trust Standard for measuring, managing and reducing its global carbon footprint. The Group reduced the carbon footprint of its businesses in the UK and North America by 6% in the three years from May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2013. Well done!!

07/12/2013

2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellow Megan Barry blogs about climate change and the business community

Sustaining Our Stories: Climate Change and the Business CommunityAdaptationCorporate Climate Action//coolplaneteditor//July 12, 2013//no commentsBy Megan Barry, 2013 Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate FellowAll across the seacoast area, if you look you will find myriad examples of strong initiatives to m...

07/10/2013

Only 10 spots left on Climate Ride NYC-DC (9/21-9/25) - enjoy an amazing 5-day bike ride while raising funds for CA-CP!

Join Climate Ride California or NYC-DC for a five-day charity bike ride that raise funds for green causes such as sustainability and bike advocacy.