September 2017 Sustainability News

September 2017 Sustainability News

September 29, 2017 – Part II: Armed with Science, Backed by Law, They are the Voices of the Water

September 29, 2017 – Letter: Elementary conclusions on climate change

September 28, 2017 – Local farmers say apples survived recent heat

September 28, 2017 – Local Favorites: Ah, the crunch of a fresh Michigan apple

September 28, 2017 – Ottawa County works to save monarch butterfly population

September 28, 2017 – Ottawa Food Strategic Plan is now available on the Ottawa Food website

September 28, 2017 – GVSU honey for sale in Holland

September 28, 2017 – Holland Christian crafting diversity and inclusion plan

September 28, 2017 – Palisades Power Plant to continue operations until spring 2022

September 27, 2017 – Water levels coming down in Lake Michigan

September 27, 2017 – Yet another study concludes that global warming is real

September 27, 2017 – Healthcare Wants More Sustainability Strategies, J&J Finds

September 27, 2017 – Seasonal fruit makes for tasty regional cobblers

September 27, 2017 – Four ways to preserve summer tastes from your garden

September 27, 2017 – Nike Introduces Recycled Leather Material for Shoes

September 27, 2017 – Carbon Capture Could Benefit Environment and Boost Industry’s Output, Energy Secretary Says

September 26, 2017 – Holland Christian fourth-graders learn energy efficiency

September 26, 2017 – Smart, kid-friendly options for after-school snacking

September 26, 2017 – 500 gallons of sewer discharged at BPW lift station

September 25, 2017 – Living Sustainably: Fixing four problems at a zero-waste business

September 25, 2017 – We Have Time to Meet Climate Goals, Study Says – but Not for the Reason You Might Think

September 25, 2017 – Hot, isolated, and running out of supplies, parts of Puerto Rico near desperation

September 24, 2017 – Get ready for pea milk. It doesn’t taste like peas and it’s not even green

September 22, 2017 – Plastics Shortages, Price Increases Result from Harvey’s Aftermath

September 24, 2017 – Michigan House bill package would address environmental curriculum, issues in schools

September 23, 2017 – What will be cut next in the over-budgeted Civic Center project?

September 21, 2017 – West Michigan’s new education buildings: student-inspired technology, aesthetic, and sustainability

September 20, 2017 – ROE (Return on Environment) is the new ROI: how sustainability drives business success

September 20, 2017 – Why 2 degrees Celsius more warming limit so important

September 20, 2017 – Climate change puts fish in hot water

September 20, 2017 – Linking the generations with Grandparents Day

September 19, 2017 – Mapping-out climate change impacts on real life

September 19, 2017 – How warm oceans can turn coral reefs into graveyards

September 19, 2017 – Sustainability Gets Greater Focus From US Cotton Industry

September 19, 2017 – EPA May Reconsider Rules for Disposing of Coal Ash, Used in Everyday Products

September 19, 2017 – Holland wins international floral competition

September 18, 2017 – Little Hawks Preschool cuts ribbon on school expansion

September 18, 2017 – LED technology offers bright ideas for saving money

September 18, 2017 – Michigan Small Businesses Save $21 Million Yearly Through Efficiencies

September 17, 2017 – Michigan Trails Week: discover your next outdoor adventure

September 17, 2017 – Holland-area schools see big gains, losses from school choice

September 17, 2017 – Michigan SAT scores slightly increase in second year

September 16, 2017 – Holland Wins in International Competition!

September 15, 2017 – Socially Responsible Investing Takes Clearing a Few Hurdles

September 15, 2017 – Weaver House deck reconstruction begins, legal action may follow

September 15, 2017 – As the climate warms, snakes could slither north

September 13, 2017 – 3 easy DIY STEM projects for kids

September 13, 2017 – How to Quantify Sustainability’s Impact on Your Bottom Line

September 12, 2017 – 5 food trends impacting what, and how, we eat

September 12, 2017 – Bringing sustainability home is as easy as ABC

September 11, 2017 – Living Sustainably: Water conservation is vital

September 11, 2017 – Organic Agriculture Builds Healthy Soil, Stores More Carbon, Study Says

September 11, 2017 – Trump’s Pick for Ag Department Post Pushes for Sustainable Farming Incentives

September 11, 2017 – In the Wake of Harvey, EPA Critiqued After Decision to Delay Risk Management Plan

September 10, 2017 – With season wrapping up, Lake Michigan waters are testing clean

September 10, 2017 – Lost in Suburbia: Here’s some organic food for thought

September 10, 2017 – Michigan Bookshelf: ‘The Living Great Lakes’

September 10, 2017 – Minority, low-income students struggle on M-STEP

September 10, 2017 – Local businesses prepare for winter months

September 9, 2017 – ‘Booming’ building industry caused Civic Center budget shortfall: consultant

September 8, 2017 – Hope to hold forum on plastic debris in water

September 8, 2017 – Yes: Harvey shows climate change is real

September 8, 2017 – Hope student wins national chemistry award

September 8, 2017 – Even kids can have a role in helping after natural disasters

September 8, 2017 – HOPE CHEMISTRY STUDENT WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR RESEARCH PRESENTATION

September 7, 2017 – League of women voters takes stand on DACA repeal, kicks off new season

September 7, 2017 – Colombia Embracing Sustainable Design at Universidad EAN

September 6, 2017 – Plastic Fibers Are Found in 83% of the World’s Tap Water, a New Study Reveals

September 6, 2017 – New teacher resources aim to help students understand religion’s role in world affairs

September 6, 2017 – Hurricane Harvey Left Massive Amounts of Industrial Pollution in its Wake

September 4, 2017 – Living Sustainably: Workshop focuses on watershed and quality of life

September 3, 2017 – Holland continues to get less funding for low-income programs

September 1, 2017 – DOE Releases 1 Million Barrels of Crude Oil From Emergency Reserve