Nobel Prize in Economics to Elinor Ostrom: “for her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons” Ostrom’s pioneering work mostly concerns the governance of common-pool resources — resources that are rivalrous (i.e., scarce, can be used up yet need to be or should be governed as a commons — classically, things like water systems and the atmosphere. This work is cited by many scholars of non-rivalrous commons (e.g., knowledge commons) as laying the groundwork for their field. In the...
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Posted by Rich on 10-13-09 in Press Releases | Comments Off on 350 Day of climate awareness – Oct 24th 2009
If you have organized a consciousness-raising event for next Saturday—October 24th—the day of climate awareness www.350.org — make sure you post your events there. Search for local events at Earththrives’ PV valley 350 event search(It also has a saved copy of local events since 350.org has been pretty busy) From GREEN Northampton In our community, there is a drive to get 350 homes to pledge to put up clotheslines in their yards. (Dryers are one of the largest users of electricity...
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Posted by SerahRose on 10-6-09 in Press Releases | Comments Off on Forum on the Environment: Mayor Higgins & Michael Bardsley to Debate
GREEN Northampton & WRSI are co-sponsoring a debate between Mayor Clare Higgins & City Councilor At Large Michael Bardsley. The debate is scheduled for October 20, 7:30 pm in the auditorium at Northampton High School. It is scheduled to last 90 minutes and will include 30 minutes of Q&A with the audience and the candidates. Three environmental areas will be discussed: Transportation, Energy Efficiency & Solid Waste Management. Experts in each of the areas will question the...
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Posted by Rich on 10-3-09 in Press | Comments Off on Oct 3: Montague Green Building Open house Tour
Saturday, October 3rd, Montague green neighbors will open their doors as part of the NESEA) Green Buildings Open House tour – (Map and Directions inside) Montague, MA – September 21, 2009 – Montague homeowners and town building managers are excited about how they are saving on fuel and electric bills as a result of the efficiency and renewable energy systems they have implemented. On Saturday, October 3rd, these green neighbors will open their doors as part of the Northeast...
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Posted by SerahRose on 9-30-09 in Press | Comments Off on Oct 3: Green Buildings Open House
Join North Eastern Sustainable Energy Association on October 3rd for the annual Green Buildings Open House (GBOH). This is the largest sustainable energy event in the Northeastern USA ! It is held annually on the first Saturday of October in conjunction with the ASES (American Solar Energy Society) National Solar Tour and National Energy Awareness Month. Its goal is to showcase energy efficiency and renewable energy features in the many advanced buildings within NESEA’s 10-state...
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An environmental attorney from western Massachusetts has filed a citizen’s referendum to ban commercial logging on Department of Conservation and Recreation Lands in Massachusetts. These lands make up about 8% of Massachusetts Land Area and include the Quabbin watershed, the source of Boston’s drinking water. The language of the citizens referendum is as follows: PETITION 09-17 INITIATIVE PETITION TO ASSURE THE QUITE ENJOYMENT OF DCR FOREST LANDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND TO PROTECT...
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CONTACT: Nancy Nylen, 413-458-5688, nancyn@cetonline.orgCynthia Grippaldi, 413-445-4556 ext. 25, cynthiag@cetonline.org CET announces 2009 Green Buildings Events On Saturday, October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., energy efficiency and solar technologies will be among the highlights of the 2009 Green Buildings Open House Tour. With today’s heightened awareness about energy and global climate change, this eighth annual green buildings event gives the public a unique opportunity to tour more than...
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Four easy steps and you’re on your way. (Wouldn’t it be nice if a greener planet was this simple?) Step 1 – Choose a plan that’s right for you or your business. If you are representing a non-profit or community group, skip to Form our Grassroots. Step 2 – Register for EarthThrives. This step is free for everyone and lasts forever. With your free registration you can submit relevant links, opt-in to our e-news, and receive special notifications. Step 3 –...
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Posted by Keith Shannon on 8-28-09 in Press | Comments Off on Western Mass Green Consortium
The room is abuzz with chatter consisting of personal anecdotes and business opportunities. Local residents sip their locally brewed beer while brainstorming ways to protect the environment. This is not your average mixer, this is something bigger. The Western Mass Green Consortium (WMGC) is a groundbreaking collaborative consisting of local small businesses, educators, organizations and individuals coalesced around a common mission: to “promote sustainable business practices, nurture the...
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THE ONE GALLON CHALLENGE HIGH-MPG CAR RACE STARTS IN GREENFIELD Fiske Ave/Miles Street: Mesa Verde and Solar Store Parking lot Wed, Aug 19, 4-6pm Thurs, Aug 20, 9-11am. Starting ceremony 10:50 am Are you looking for a car for your local errands that gets 100 MPG and costs only $5.00 to fill it up? Seven such unusual vehicles competing in the One Gallon Challenge will be on display – as they prepare for an exciting 100-mile race to the Boston GreenFest. The goal of the race is to see...
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