MD is first state to require environmental literacy |
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Jun 22 2011 - 11:13am | |
Yesterday Maryland became the first state in the country to include environmental literacy as a requirement for high school education. This "defining moment" will equip Maryland students... |
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Remembering Thomas Berry |
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Jun 3 2009 - 1:15pm | |
To our great sorrow we note the passing of one of sustainability's major visionaries and leaders, Thomas Berry. At 94 Thomas leaves us with his legacy revealing the essential ties between... |
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Priming the Economic Pump in 2009: A Users Manual |
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| Apr 22 2009 - 4:34pm | ||
Article/opinion piece in the New York Observer by Steve Cohen, Executive Director and Chief... |
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Education Ministers Announce "Bonn Declaration" |
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| Apr 20 2009 - 10:36pm | ||
Source: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Education... |
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Over 80 campuses participate in 2009 "Earth Hour" |
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| Apr 20 2009 - 3:26pm | ||
Source: Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. Universities and schools across the United States joined citizens and other institutions in observing "Earth... |
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Education for Sustainability
For America to become a sustainable society, it is critical for its citizens to develop a clear understanding and appreciation of sustainability as it relates to their personal security and quality of life, as well as the future of the nation and humanity. Over the years, any CitNet members have joined with others to help build this understanding and to bring the insights and principles of sustainable development into the education system.
