Interesting article about how cutting emissions has NOT led to economic loss, as critics always argue!

One man is using technology to literally bring education to the doorsteps of rural homes. This article shows how technology can be used in the classroom in ways other than iPads and overhead projectors in the classroom.

Very interesting article that links a mother's education level in Afghanistan to her health, home life, children's health, access to facilities, and overall quality of life. Argues that "human development hinges upon the status of women."

South Sudan has the worst female literacy rate in the world (16%) as a result of decades of civil war. This author argues that girls in school can boost employment and the economy of the world's newest country.

UNESCO reports that 175 million youths in developing countries are illiterate, most of whom are female. Funding misspent on education accounts for 10% of global spending on education

Education ranks #1 among women's biggest problems in Afghanistan

A UN report cites ill-qualified teachers and inaccessibility as major barriers to the basic education (reading, writing, basic arithmetic) of some 125 million students around the world. Basic education is currently underfunded by $26 million a year, according to UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova.

Recap (with video) of a recent talk at Northeastern given by women business leaders urging students to consider opportunities in green industries, arguing that sustainability is a prevalent issue that will only become larger in the future.

An old coal power plant in Salem, Mass. is scheduled to be replaced by a newer, smaller, 'greener' natural gas plant. Environmental advocates say that if we install this plant we will not meet our mandate for reducing carbon emissions, as set forth in the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 (the one that Dr. Cash worked on!!!). However, energy and power experts say that if this plant does not get built on schedule, Massachusetts will be in danger of blackouts and power shortages in 2016.

Interesting article that suggests that we are reaching the limits of economic globalism, and that the only way to keep expanding is to focus internally. Particularly interesting for Honors kids because it supports Bill McKibben's ideas about localism from a financial standpoint

Australia plans to allow hunting of Great White sharks in designated coastal zones in response to a number of fatal shark attacks. This decision comes despite the fact that Great Whites are a protected species

Quick informational video about fast food workers and minimum wage connected to the Food Inc. movie

The UK cut funding to education in Sudan in 2012. Women's literacy has been linked to health and quality of life, and education is one of the few things that can release Sudanese women from a life of domestic violence and oppression.

How to have a sustainable Thanksgiving!

i've seen this! really well done

Education has always been thought of as a local issue, but Malala Yousafzai has called on world leaders to address the issue as a global community in order to ensure a brighter future for the next generation