"Second Nature's mission...
is to create a sustainable society by transforming higher education. We accelerate movement toward a sustainable future by serving and supporting senior college and university leaders in making healthy, just, and sustainable living the foundation of all learning and practice in higher education."
"WHAT
The Sustainability Education & Economic Development Center (SEED) is the first national coordinated strategy to support community colleges in building the green economy.
Created by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and ecoAmerica, SEED is
A Leadership Initiative: Hundreds of college presidents pledging membership and taking action
A Resource Center: 400+ fresh resources, toolkits, and college promising practices curated by industry and higher education experts
A Sharing Community: Online and through peer-to-peer professional development workshops and webinars
And More!
All designed to help community colleges dramatically ramp up quality workforce development programs in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, and green building. "
" mmerses students in local heritage, cultures, landscapes, opportunities and experiences;
Uses these as a foundation for the study of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and other subjects across the curriculum; and
Emphasizes learning through participation in service projects for the local school and/or community.
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"DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council."