U.S. Mayors Get Behind Green Schools
In response to the 2007 US Conference of Mayors resolution calling for "green schools for all children within a generation," U.S. Mayors seek to make green, healthy schools a national priority, starting with coordinated local efforts.
Air Pollution from Traffic Near Schools Associated with Asthma Onset
Air pollution from traffic near schools has been found to be associated with the onset of asthma in children. This story comes to us from Environmental Health News.
Ladies Home Journal Spotlights "America's Most Amazing Schools"
And now the good news we're all longing to hear about innovative educators and the cutting edge strategies they're implementing in schools across the U.S. Read on to find out how many American schools are getting it right.
GSI Executive Director Deborah Moore's Greening Work Featured in Womenetics
Deborah Moore was recently featured in an article in Womenetics, a website that "connects and inspires women in their personal and professional lives." "Helping Our Schools Go Green," by Corinne Garcia chronicles Deborah's beginnings in the green schools movement, and offers suggestions for getting started on school greening.
Toxins in Drinking Water and Air at CA Schools
October 7th, 2009
October 7th, 2009
The toxin acrolein has been found in the air surrounding 4 California schools, and unsafe levels of lead, pesticides and dozens of other toxins have been found in the drinking water at thousands of schools in all 50 states.
Growing Greener Schools Video
Why do we need green schools? Watch this 2-minute video and you'll be inspired.