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| Matthew Tejada |
University of Oxford, PhD, History, 2004 – 2006
University of Oxford, MPhil, Russian and East European Studies, 2002 – 2004 The University of Texas at Austin, BA, English, 1997 – 2000
21 Mart 2013 Perşembe
Matthew Tejada, Director, EPA Office of Environmental Justice
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is turning to Matthew Tejada, a Houston activist, to lead the EPA's Office of Environmental Justice. As executive director of the Air Alliance Houston for almost six years (2007-2013), Tejada fought against pollution in poor neighborhoods surrounding Gulf Coast ports. Tejada is expected to begin his new role in early March.
University of Oxford, PhD, History, 2004 – 2006
University of Oxford, MPhil, Russian and East European Studies, 2002 – 2004 The University of Texas at Austin, BA, English, 1997 – 2000
University of Oxford, PhD, History, 2004 – 2006
University of Oxford, MPhil, Russian and East European Studies, 2002 – 2004 The University of Texas at Austin, BA, English, 1997 – 2000
17 Mart 2013 Pazar
GE Lighting Lights Up Watsons Storefronts Across China with Energy-Efficient LED Signage System
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GE Press Release:
GE Lighting invents with the vigor of its founder Thomas Edison to develop energy-efficient solutions that change the way people light their world in commercial, industrial, municipal and residential settings. The business employs about 15,000 people in more than 100 countries, and sells products under the Reveal® and Energy Smart® consumer brands, and Evolve™, GTx™, Immersion™, Infusion™, Lumination® and Tetra® commercial brands, all trademarks of GE. General Electric (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter to build a world that works better. For more information, visit www.gelighting.com.
GE Lighting Lights Up Watsons Storefronts Across China with Energy-Efficient LED Signage System
DownloadsMarch 14, 2013China — March 14, 2013 — (NYSE:GE) — Watsons, a Hong Kong-based health and beauty retailer, has upgraded its store signage lighting at 400 locations with GE Lighting LED Tetra® Max sign lighting. This new lighting solution provides Watsons storefronts with an inviting environment and a 67 percent savings on maintenance and energy costs.Gabby Xiang, sales engineer from GE Lighting comments, “Watsons has very high standards of requirements for its storefront signage boxes – especially in terms of product lifetime and quality of illumination. They were looking to retrofit the current system with one that would be more energy efficient and provide reduced maintenance. Other key considerations included good after-sales warranty and the performance and quality of the proposed new solution. We are more than happy to be selected for this retrofit project and look forward to be of service to the Watsons chain of stores across the country.”Watsons recognized that storefronts are the direct interfaces to customers and understood that great importance should be placed on the quality of the illumination of storefronts. Watsons explored various solutions in the market. Taking the proven performance of GE LED signage system and the strong after-sales support into consideration, Watsons was pleased with GE Lighting’s relatively fuss-free solution in terms of maintenance, which will translate into higher operational efficiency for its stores.Distinctive Signage Illumination with Long LifespanThe GE LED Tetra signage system was selected as Watson’s signage lighting solution for a variety of reasons, including quality luminance, ease of maintenance and good cost performance. For the Watsons storefronts, the products specified are the Tetra® Max. Available in a wide range of colors including white, red, blue and green, Tetra Max creates an outstanding uniformity. With an over-molded design, the components are protected from moisture, and installation is also made simple with pre-drilled mounting holes and industrial-grade mounting tape.Enjoy Energy Savings and Reduced Environmental ImpactThe new GE LED Tetra sign lighting has a lifespan 5 times that of the previous system. GE will also provide a no replacement limited warranty of 5 years. With the new system, Watsons will see energy consumption reduced by about 67 percent and a payback period of 1.3 years.From the environmental perspective, the energy savings is equivalent to eliminating approximately 674,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year or creating 83.6 acres of new trees.To learn more about illuminating storefronts and other spaces with GE signage lighting, visitwww.gelighting.com. To learn more about GE’s commitment to innovative solutions to today’s environmental challenges while driving economic growth, visit www.ecomagination.com.About WatsonsSince entering the China market in 2009, Watsons has grown to become the country’s leading health and beauty retail giant with around 1,000 stores in more than 100 cities.About GE LightingGE Lighting invents with the vigor of its founder Thomas Edison to develop energy-efficient solutions that change the way people light their world in commercial, industrial, municipal and residential settings. The business employs about 15,000 people in more than 100 countries, and sells products under the Reveal® and Energy Smart® consumer brands, and Evolve™, GTx™, Immersion™, Infusion™, Lumination® and Tetra® commercial brands, all trademarks of GE. General Electric (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter to build a world that works better. For more information, visit www.gelighting.com.
25 Şubat 2013 Pazartesi
KCFC's Melissa Howell Inducted into the Clean Cities Hall of Fame
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The Clean Cities Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the Clean Cities mission of reducing petroleum use in U.S. transportation. Inductees are ambassadors for alternative fuels and champions for fuel economy. Their exemplary dedication and leadership are paving the way for a new transportation future.
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition Executive Director Melissa Howell was inducted in 2011, the Hall of Fame's inaugural year.
Melissa Howell is a cornerstone of Clean Cities. She has been with the program since its beginning in 1993, when she helped found Kentucky's Commonwealth Clean Cities Partnership. Ever the consummate professional, Howell's dedication to reducing petroleum use in transportation has weathered all manner of political and economic conditions. Howell is known for her persistence in inspiring fleets to action, and she brought several high-profile stakeholders to the alternative-fuel table, including Mammoth Cave National Park, Fort Knox military base, UPS, and the World Equestrian Games. And thanks to Howell's leadership, thousands of children across the state of Kentucky ride to school on hybrid electric and biodiesel buses.
Howell is the original Clean Cities mentor, having coached new coordinators to success long before a formal mentorship program was established. She is always willing to share her vast experience and knowledge with other coalitions to reinvigorate stalled projects and instill confidence in rising leaders. Howell's impressive body of work with Clean Cities makes her the example other coordinators seek to follow.
In 2008, Howell was named Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year, and in 2005, she received the Southeast Region Award.
See all of the Clean Cities Hall of Fame inductees - http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/hall_of_fame.html
The Clean Cities Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the Clean Cities mission of reducing petroleum use in U.S. transportation. Inductees are ambassadors for alternative fuels and champions for fuel economy. Their exemplary dedication and leadership are paving the way for a new transportation future.
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition Executive Director Melissa Howell was inducted in 2011, the Hall of Fame's inaugural year.
Melissa Howell is a cornerstone of Clean Cities. She has been with the program since its beginning in 1993, when she helped found Kentucky's Commonwealth Clean Cities Partnership. Ever the consummate professional, Howell's dedication to reducing petroleum use in transportation has weathered all manner of political and economic conditions. Howell is known for her persistence in inspiring fleets to action, and she brought several high-profile stakeholders to the alternative-fuel table, including Mammoth Cave National Park, Fort Knox military base, UPS, and the World Equestrian Games. And thanks to Howell's leadership, thousands of children across the state of Kentucky ride to school on hybrid electric and biodiesel buses.
Howell is the original Clean Cities mentor, having coached new coordinators to success long before a formal mentorship program was established. She is always willing to share her vast experience and knowledge with other coalitions to reinvigorate stalled projects and instill confidence in rising leaders. Howell's impressive body of work with Clean Cities makes her the example other coordinators seek to follow.
In 2008, Howell was named Clean Cities Coordinator of the Year, and in 2005, she received the Southeast Region Award.
See all of the Clean Cities Hall of Fame inductees - http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/hall_of_fame.html
Meet Kentucky's Greenest Fleets
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The Pioneer Fleets of the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program were announced December 7 at the KCFC Winter Meeting. Each are working to improve the environmental performance of their vehicle fleets by reducing petroleum fuel use:
Breathitt County Board of Education
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
Kentucky Division of Fleet Management
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mercer Transportation Company
Murray State University
Transit Authority of River City
UPS
Waste Management of Kentucky
Learn more about each Pioneer Fleet Member's fleet greening efforts and the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program
View photos from the awards ceremony on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kycleanfuels
The Pioneer Fleets of the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program were announced December 7 at the KCFC Winter Meeting. Each are working to improve the environmental performance of their vehicle fleets by reducing petroleum fuel use:
Breathitt County Board of Education
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
Kentucky Division of Fleet Management
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mercer Transportation Company
Murray State University
Transit Authority of River City
UPS
Waste Management of Kentucky
Learn more about each Pioneer Fleet Member's fleet greening efforts and the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program
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| The Pioneer Green Fleets members proudly display their certificates. |
America's Natural Gas Highway Coming to Kentucky Thanks to Clean Energy
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Clean Energy will be building a public LNG/CNG refueling site in Walton, Ky. (Flying J's) as part of America’s Natural Gas Highway. They expect to complete the project this summer. The station will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for natural gas vehicle fueling. They will initially deploy LNG at the station to service big rig heavy-duty trucks. They may add CNG to the station at any time when needed by the market.
Read more about the Clean Energy program - http://www.kentuckycleanfuels.org/resources/naturalgashighway.pdf.
Clean Energy will be building a public LNG/CNG refueling site in Walton, Ky. (Flying J's) as part of America’s Natural Gas Highway. They expect to complete the project this summer. The station will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for natural gas vehicle fueling. They will initially deploy LNG at the station to service big rig heavy-duty trucks. They may add CNG to the station at any time when needed by the market.Read more about the Clean Energy program - http://www.kentuckycleanfuels.org/resources/naturalgashighway.pdf.
Welcome to Ithaca's Food Web! (again)
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Welcome and thanks for reading Ithaca's Food Web. Whether you've been visiting for five years or five minutes, thank you for reading!
Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
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Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
Want to learn more about CSA's in Ithaca?
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Press Release from CCE-TC:
Photo Courtesy of CCE
Tompkins County, NY – Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County will host a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Fair on Saturday, March 2nd from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Boynton Middle School Cafeteria, 1601 North Cayuga Street in Ithaca. Over 25 CSA farmers serving Tompkins, Seneca, Cayuga, Tioga, Chemung, Chenango, Yates, and Schuyler counties will be on hand to talk with consumers about their farms and CSA programs. In addition to the traditional vegetable CSA, attendees will find fruits, baked goods, meat, eggs, cheese, wine, herbs and herbal products, and even fiber. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a variety of door prizes donated by the farms.CSA provides members with a weekly selection of just-harvested food and farmers with an established market prior to the growing season. There are differences between CSA programs such as share size, products offered, pick-up locations, u-pick options and on-farm work opportunities. Attend the CSA Fair to learn about the many benefits of CSA, meet and talk with farmers, and find out which CSA program might be perfect for you. There will be quiet activities to occupy children while parents circulate and table space to sit and review material you gather. CSA programs fill up quickly so don't miss out this season. The CSA Fair is free and open to the public. For more information, call Avi Miner at CCE-Tompkins, 607-272-2292 or email agm32@cornell.edu.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/341186959327501/?fref=ts
Event link: http://ccetompkins.org/agriculture/events/csa-fair
24 Şubat 2013 Pazar
Meet Kentucky's Greenest Fleets
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The Pioneer Fleets of the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program were announced December 7 at the KCFC Winter Meeting. Each are working to improve the environmental performance of their vehicle fleets by reducing petroleum fuel use:
Breathitt County Board of Education
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
Kentucky Division of Fleet Management
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mercer Transportation Company
Murray State University
Transit Authority of River City
UPS
Waste Management of Kentucky
Learn more about each Pioneer Fleet Member's fleet greening efforts and the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program
View photos from the awards ceremony on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kycleanfuels
The Pioneer Fleets of the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program were announced December 7 at the KCFC Winter Meeting. Each are working to improve the environmental performance of their vehicle fleets by reducing petroleum fuel use:
Breathitt County Board of Education
Jefferson County Public Schools
Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection
Kentucky Division of Fleet Management
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Louisville Regional Airport Authority
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mercer Transportation Company
Murray State University
Transit Authority of River City
UPS
Waste Management of Kentucky
Learn more about each Pioneer Fleet Member's fleet greening efforts and the Green Fleets of the Bluegrass Program
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| The Pioneer Green Fleets members proudly display their certificates. |
America's Natural Gas Highway Coming to Kentucky Thanks to Clean Energy
To contact us Click HERE
Clean Energy will be building a public LNG/CNG refueling site in Walton, Ky. (Flying J's) as part of America’s Natural Gas Highway. They expect to complete the project this summer. The station will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for natural gas vehicle fueling. They will initially deploy LNG at the station to service big rig heavy-duty trucks. They may add CNG to the station at any time when needed by the market.
Read more about the Clean Energy program - http://www.kentuckycleanfuels.org/resources/naturalgashighway.pdf.
Clean Energy will be building a public LNG/CNG refueling site in Walton, Ky. (Flying J's) as part of America’s Natural Gas Highway. They expect to complete the project this summer. The station will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for natural gas vehicle fueling. They will initially deploy LNG at the station to service big rig heavy-duty trucks. They may add CNG to the station at any time when needed by the market.Read more about the Clean Energy program - http://www.kentuckycleanfuels.org/resources/naturalgashighway.pdf.
Upcoming Food, Farming, and Cooking Events in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the Finger Lakes (Winter-Spring 2013)
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Upcoming Food, Farming, and Cooking Events in Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the Finger Lakes (Winter-Spring 2013)
Know of something that should be added? Email ithacasfoodweb@gmail.com. For more agriculture events, see the Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming calendar.
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Ongoing Farmers Markets 2013
SATURDAY
Ithaca Farmers Market at The Space@Greenstar from 11am to 2pm (runs from January 12 until March 30) http://www.ithacamarket.com/
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Ithaca Children's Garden Winter Sprouts at Mama Goose, Monday January 14, 10:30 AM -11:30 AM, Join the Ithaca Children's Garden for stories of plants, gardens, and nature plus hands-on activities for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. FREE! For more information or to RSVP: Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, Education Coordinator 272-2292 x186. Repeats Mondays in January and February.
Whisk(e)y 101 at Stella's in Collegetown. January 15. Every Tuesday, we taste and talk our way through four whiskies that we’ve found to be especially compelling together. Come explore the dynamic world of whiskey!
IthaCan Seed Catalog Tea on January 20 from 2pm to 4pm. The holidays are over and the quiet of January mixes with the promise of a new year. The unsorted mail is full of seed catalogs with those glossy veggie photos and voluptuous descriptions calling to you like a 17 year old male spying the Victoria Secret catalog. Whelp, share the joy and come to the first annual IthaCan Seed Catalog Tea. We'll compare catalogs, exchange faves and have tea. Maybe even combine orders, if it seems like a good fit. RSVP through IthaCan.
Gardens 4 Humanity Gardeners Networking Meeting, Wednesday January 23, 5:30 PM -7:30 PM, Josh Dolan of Gardens 4 Humanity will give a short presentation on garden planning followed by general discussion and break-out groups. G4H also will release its 3rd "Resource Guide for Community and School Gardeners".
NOFA-NY Conference (Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY): Organic Farming and Gardening Conference in Saratoga, NY from January 25-27.
ABC Café for a Day, Saturday January 26, 12:00 PM -8:00 PM, The former ABC Café, an iconic vegetarian restaurant and music venue in Collegetown, closed in June 2009. It's back - for one day only, as a "pop-up" cafe at the Brooktondale Community Center (524 Valley Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817) to raise funds for the Gardens 4 Humanity program! Former ABC Café staff will be on hand to help reunite your palate with some of your favorite meals.
Master Composter Volunteer Training, Monday January 28, 5:00 PM, Master Composters are trained volunteers who promote responsible composting in Tompkins County! Training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth, and 20 hours of "practical internship". After training, Master Composters give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. For more information on the program, click here.
Nice Buns: A dissertation on the erotics of bread Tuesday, January 29th, 7pm, 2013. Staff of life? Or fermenting change by reclaiming our food systems and the sensuality of locally-produced grains? Join artisan baker-local foods promoter-anthropologist Stefan Senders to learn about the art and science (and perhaps politics) behind the phenomenal baked goods he creates at Mecklenburg’s Wide Awake Bakery at Lot 10 Bar and Lounge| 112 S Cayuga St | FREE
IthaCan Myer Farm Distillery visit. For more information, see IthaCan's announcement.
Community Seed Swap, Sunday February 24, 11:00 AM -3:00 PM, Join us for the first ever Seedy Sunday in Ithaca! Bring your extra seeds to swap and share with others - they can be home-saved seeds or purchased seeds that you have in surplus. Plus talks and workshops on seed saving and community seed libraries. Free event!
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening, Thursday February 28, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, This class for the beginning vegetable gardener will be offered twice this year! Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so on. Patricia Curran, Horticulture Educator, will also discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Please call to pre-register so we can make sufficient handouts. Call (607) 272-2292 to sign up!
IthaCan Book Discussion: Omnivore's Dilemma on March 8 from 7 until 8:30 in Ithaca. See IthaCan for more info.
Cayuga Wine Trail: Say Cheeese! March 9 and 10. Savor the spectacular tastes of local artisan cheeses and fine wines along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Receive a wine glass, a wine charm from each winery and recipe cards as you travel along the trail experiencing perfect wine and cheese pairings.
Winter Worm Composting Class, Saturday March 9, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, No backyard is needed - learn all you need to know to set up and maintain an indoor worm composting bin in this workshop. Every household leaves with a starter bin and worms. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 includes starter bin & worms. Register early at (607) 272-2292. Space is limited! Contact Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu with questions.
Veggie Gardening Beyond the Basics, Thursday March 14, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, Learn about less common veggies, maximizing your crop, seedstarting tricks, which seeds to start when, techniques to extend the season, and more. Fee: $5/person, please call (607) 272-2292 to pre-register so we can be sure to make sufficient hand-outs.
ServSafe® Food Safety Basics, Friday March 15, 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, This 4-hour class is designed for food service employees, job seekers, volunteers, and anyone involved in food preparation outside the home. It is based on the ServSafe program of the National Restaurant Association, and will cover: the basics of foodborne illness; purchasing, receiving, and storing food; preparing, cooking, and serving; cleaning, and sanitizing. Participants receive a certificate upon completing this workshop. Fee: $40 per person, includes book and all printed materials.
Grow Your Own Spuds! Wednesday March 20, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, Everything you always wanted to know about potatoes! Potatoes are one of the most productive and easiest garden crops for anyone to grow. We will dig an Irish 'lazy bed' - this is a great way to break new ground for next year's veggie garden. We'll also cover information on common diseases and pests of potatoes and how to manage them organically.
Fruits for the Home Gardener, Thursday March 28, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, Find out which small fruits and tree fruits are easiest to grow in a home garden. Using microclimates, picking the hardiest varieties for a cold site, selecting disease-resistant varieties, and preparing the soil are the keys to success. Pre-registration recommended; call (607) 272-2292 to sign up. Fee: $5.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course, Tuesday April 9, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM, This course offers nationally-recognized certification in food safety. It is administered through the National Restaurant Association and offered at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County by a certified ServSafe instructor who is also a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator. The course conforms to the New York State Food Handler certification requirements and uses the most recent FDA Food Code updates/standards.
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening, Tuesday April 16, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, This class for the beginning vegetable gardener will be offered twice this year! Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so on. Patricia Curran, Horticulture Educator, will also discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Please call to pre-register so we can make sufficient handouts. Call (607) 272-2292 to sign up!
Know of something that should be added? Email ithacasfoodweb@gmail.com. For more agriculture events, see the Groundswell Center for Local Food and Farming calendar.
***
Ongoing Farmers Markets 2013
SATURDAY
Ithaca Farmers Market at The Space@Greenstar from 11am to 2pm (runs from January 12 until March 30) http://www.ithacamarket.com/
***
Ithaca Children's Garden Winter Sprouts at Mama Goose, Monday January 14, 10:30 AM -11:30 AM, Join the Ithaca Children's Garden for stories of plants, gardens, and nature plus hands-on activities for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. FREE! For more information or to RSVP: Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, Education Coordinator 272-2292 x186. Repeats Mondays in January and February.
Whisk(e)y 101 at Stella's in Collegetown. January 15. Every Tuesday, we taste and talk our way through four whiskies that we’ve found to be especially compelling together. Come explore the dynamic world of whiskey!
IthaCan Seed Catalog Tea on January 20 from 2pm to 4pm. The holidays are over and the quiet of January mixes with the promise of a new year. The unsorted mail is full of seed catalogs with those glossy veggie photos and voluptuous descriptions calling to you like a 17 year old male spying the Victoria Secret catalog. Whelp, share the joy and come to the first annual IthaCan Seed Catalog Tea. We'll compare catalogs, exchange faves and have tea. Maybe even combine orders, if it seems like a good fit. RSVP through IthaCan.
Gardens 4 Humanity Gardeners Networking Meeting, Wednesday January 23, 5:30 PM -7:30 PM, Josh Dolan of Gardens 4 Humanity will give a short presentation on garden planning followed by general discussion and break-out groups. G4H also will release its 3rd "Resource Guide for Community and School Gardeners".
NOFA-NY Conference (Northeast Organic Farming Association of NY): Organic Farming and Gardening Conference in Saratoga, NY from January 25-27.
ABC Café for a Day, Saturday January 26, 12:00 PM -8:00 PM, The former ABC Café, an iconic vegetarian restaurant and music venue in Collegetown, closed in June 2009. It's back - for one day only, as a "pop-up" cafe at the Brooktondale Community Center (524 Valley Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817) to raise funds for the Gardens 4 Humanity program! Former ABC Café staff will be on hand to help reunite your palate with some of your favorite meals.
Master Composter Volunteer Training, Monday January 28, 5:00 PM, Master Composters are trained volunteers who promote responsible composting in Tompkins County! Training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth, and 20 hours of "practical internship". After training, Master Composters give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. For more information on the program, click here.
Nice Buns: A dissertation on the erotics of bread Tuesday, January 29th, 7pm, 2013. Staff of life? Or fermenting change by reclaiming our food systems and the sensuality of locally-produced grains? Join artisan baker-local foods promoter-anthropologist Stefan Senders to learn about the art and science (and perhaps politics) behind the phenomenal baked goods he creates at Mecklenburg’s Wide Awake Bakery at Lot 10 Bar and Lounge| 112 S Cayuga St | FREE
IthaCan Myer Farm Distillery visit. For more information, see IthaCan's announcement.
Community Seed Swap, Sunday February 24, 11:00 AM -3:00 PM, Join us for the first ever Seedy Sunday in Ithaca! Bring your extra seeds to swap and share with others - they can be home-saved seeds or purchased seeds that you have in surplus. Plus talks and workshops on seed saving and community seed libraries. Free event!
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening, Thursday February 28, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, This class for the beginning vegetable gardener will be offered twice this year! Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so on. Patricia Curran, Horticulture Educator, will also discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Please call to pre-register so we can make sufficient handouts. Call (607) 272-2292 to sign up!
IthaCan Book Discussion: Omnivore's Dilemma on March 8 from 7 until 8:30 in Ithaca. See IthaCan for more info.
Cayuga Wine Trail: Say Cheeese! March 9 and 10. Savor the spectacular tastes of local artisan cheeses and fine wines along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail. Receive a wine glass, a wine charm from each winery and recipe cards as you travel along the trail experiencing perfect wine and cheese pairings.
Winter Worm Composting Class, Saturday March 9, 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, No backyard is needed - learn all you need to know to set up and maintain an indoor worm composting bin in this workshop. Every household leaves with a starter bin and worms. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult. Fee: $10 includes starter bin & worms. Register early at (607) 272-2292. Space is limited! Contact Adam Michaelides at acm1@cornell.edu with questions.
Veggie Gardening Beyond the Basics, Thursday March 14, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, Learn about less common veggies, maximizing your crop, seedstarting tricks, which seeds to start when, techniques to extend the season, and more. Fee: $5/person, please call (607) 272-2292 to pre-register so we can be sure to make sufficient hand-outs.
ServSafe® Food Safety Basics, Friday March 15, 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, This 4-hour class is designed for food service employees, job seekers, volunteers, and anyone involved in food preparation outside the home. It is based on the ServSafe program of the National Restaurant Association, and will cover: the basics of foodborne illness; purchasing, receiving, and storing food; preparing, cooking, and serving; cleaning, and sanitizing. Participants receive a certificate upon completing this workshop. Fee: $40 per person, includes book and all printed materials.
Grow Your Own Spuds! Wednesday March 20, 6:00 PM -8:00 PM, Everything you always wanted to know about potatoes! Potatoes are one of the most productive and easiest garden crops for anyone to grow. We will dig an Irish 'lazy bed' - this is a great way to break new ground for next year's veggie garden. We'll also cover information on common diseases and pests of potatoes and how to manage them organically.
Fruits for the Home Gardener, Thursday March 28, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, Find out which small fruits and tree fruits are easiest to grow in a home garden. Using microclimates, picking the hardiest varieties for a cold site, selecting disease-resistant varieties, and preparing the soil are the keys to success. Pre-registration recommended; call (607) 272-2292 to sign up. Fee: $5.
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Course, Tuesday April 9, 8:30 AM -5:30 PM, This course offers nationally-recognized certification in food safety. It is administered through the National Restaurant Association and offered at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County by a certified ServSafe instructor who is also a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator. The course conforms to the New York State Food Handler certification requirements and uses the most recent FDA Food Code updates/standards.
Getting Started with Vegetable Gardening, Tuesday April 16, 6:30 PM -8:30 PM, This class for the beginning vegetable gardener will be offered twice this year! Learn where to site your garden, how to prepare the soil, how to start seeds, how to plant, when to mulch, which easy veggies to try first, and so on. Patricia Curran, Horticulture Educator, will also discuss favorite varieties, container gardening, and harvesting tips. Please call to pre-register so we can make sufficient handouts. Call (607) 272-2292 to sign up!
Welcome to Ithaca's Food Web! (again)
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Welcome and thanks for reading Ithaca's Food Web. Whether you've been visiting for five years or five minutes, thank you for reading!
Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
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Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
A new service to make home cooking easier
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Everyone knows it's important to cook healthy meals from scratch, but sometimes it's tough. You've got to plan ahead. You have to shop for the right ingredients. You have to find the time to cook.
"Healthy Dinners" is a program at Southside Community Center to help making cooking from scratch easier. Here's how it works: First, you choose any or all of the available menu items, such as shepherd's pie or stuffed mushrooms. Then, you attend the event (this one is on March 2) where the ingredients are provided -- all you have to do is follow the directions provided, along with other participants. At home, you can either freeze your meal for a later date or cook and enjoy it the same day. You can prepare more than one meal at the event -- in other words, you can prepare a week's worth of dinners all at once.
Everyone knows it's important to cook healthy meals from scratch, but sometimes it's tough. You've got to plan ahead. You have to shop for the right ingredients. You have to find the time to cook."Healthy Dinners" is a program at Southside Community Center to help making cooking from scratch easier. Here's how it works: First, you choose any or all of the available menu items, such as shepherd's pie or stuffed mushrooms. Then, you attend the event (this one is on March 2) where the ingredients are provided -- all you have to do is follow the directions provided, along with other participants. At home, you can either freeze your meal for a later date or cook and enjoy it the same day. You can prepare more than one meal at the event -- in other words, you can prepare a week's worth of dinners all at once.
Healthy DinnersThe NEW Fast Food1. Order online 2. Assemble at a fun event3. Freeze, heat and enjoy!You can make dinners for the whole week in one hour!Next Monthly Event: Saturday, March 2nd 2-6 PM Southside Community Center305 S Plain St, IthacaClick here for the Menu. ORDER TODAY! Orders Due Monday, February 25. We can only make 100 Dinners per event. Order soon.Specials:If you refer a friend, your friend gets 1/2 off their first dinner. If you refer 10 dinner sales, your next dinner is free.
Healthy Dinners is a project of the Village at Ithaca with the support of the Robert Smith Award and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. All funds raised support the BJM Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program and Ithaca Community Harvest.
Contact Megan at ffv.bjm@gmail.com for more info
23 Şubat 2013 Cumartesi
Gorham, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
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EPA News Release:
News Release
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
New England Regional Office
February 20, 2013 Contact: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017
Gorham, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
(Boston, Mass.—February 20, 2013) The Gorham, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently selected by EPA for a 2012 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The Gorham Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, led by Kurt Johnson, Chief Operator, and Dave Patry, Superintendent, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The plant was among five specific facilities in New England acknowledged for exemplary performance during 2012.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services was instrumental in nominating this facility. In addition, the plant has been provided with outstanding support from the Town of Gorham over the years.
“The professionals operating these wastewater treatment plants, as well as the municipalities and the state environmental agencies that support them, are essential to keeping our environment healthy by protecting water quality. I am proud to give them the credit they deserve,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England Office.
The EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for its commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance. More often than not, and particularly with the smaller facilities, conscientious operators and staff continue to perform exceptionally with limited resources.
The Gorham, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant staff was acknowledged for its outstanding work on January 30th at the annual New England Water Environment Association Conference in Boston.
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/ne/topics/water/wwater.html and http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm
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News Release
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
New England Regional Office
February 20, 2013 Contact: David Deegan, (617) 918-1017
Gorham, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant Recognized for Excellence
(Boston, Mass.—February 20, 2013) The Gorham, N.H. Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently selected by EPA for a 2012 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award. The Gorham Wastewater Treatment Plant staff, led by Kurt Johnson, Chief Operator, and Dave Patry, Superintendent, was recognized by EPA's New England Office for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The plant was among five specific facilities in New England acknowledged for exemplary performance during 2012.
The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services was instrumental in nominating this facility. In addition, the plant has been provided with outstanding support from the Town of Gorham over the years.
“The professionals operating these wastewater treatment plants, as well as the municipalities and the state environmental agencies that support them, are essential to keeping our environment healthy by protecting water quality. I am proud to give them the credit they deserve,” said Curt Spalding, regional administrator of EPA's New England Office.
The EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award was established to recognize and honor the employees of publicly owned wastewater treatment plants for its commitment to improving water quality with outstanding plant operations and maintenance. More often than not, and particularly with the smaller facilities, conscientious operators and staff continue to perform exceptionally with limited resources.
The Gorham, New Hampshire Wastewater Treatment Plant staff was acknowledged for its outstanding work on January 30th at the annual New England Water Environment Association Conference in Boston.
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/ne/topics/water/wwater.html and http://www.epa.gov/owm/mtb/intnet.htm
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Cornyn Requests Extension on Decision to List Lesser Prairie chicken as Threatened Species
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Senator John Cornyn News Release:
Feb 21 2013
DALLAS – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and five Senators sent a letter to the Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Daniel Ashe requesting a 60-day extension of the comment solicitation period and a six-month extension of any final decisions on the proposal by FWS to list the Lesser Prairie Chicken as a threatened species. Senators on the letter include Sens. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Tom Coburn (R-OK), Pat Roberts (R-KS), and Jerry Moran (R-KS).“The outcome of this listing proposal is vitally important to many sectors in the local economies of our states, including agriculture; oil and gas development; ranching; transportation; and wind energy,” wrote Sen. Cornyn.“Listing the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act would negatively impact these sectors for many years to come. With this in mind, and knowing that conservation efforts are ongoing and that the science evaluating the status of the species is still developing, it is imperative to provide sufficient time to evaluate the true health of the species rather than simply hold fast to arbitrary court-mandated deadlines that do not account for ongoing species recovery developments.”The letter acknowledges that the wild life agencies in five states home to the Lesser Prairie Chicken, including Texas, are working hard to finalize and submit a conservation plan by mid-March, the same time as the comment period is scheduled to end. The 60-day extension would allow state agencies time to incorporate comments to the Service’s proposal as well as allow the states to complete this spring’s aerial population survey, which is conducted in the month of April.Related Files:
- Cornyn Lesser Prairie Chicken Letter - Cornyn Lesser Prairie Chicken Letter.pdf (501.8 KBs)
RobecoSAM rates Johnson Controls as 'Bronze Class Sustainability Leader'
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Johnson Controls News Release:
RobecoSAM rates Johnson Controls as 'Bronze Class Sustainability Leader'Only U.S. company in its sector to achieve recognition
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, today announced that RobecoSAM, a sustainability investment firm, has recognized the company as a 2013 Bronze Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability Yearbook. In collaboration with KPMG, an audit, tax, and advisory firm, RobecoSAM annually rates companies based on their sustainability performance.
Johnson Controls was one of two companies recognized with RobecoSAM's Bronze Class sustainability rating and one of four companies recognized as a sustainability leader in the Auto Parts & Tires sector. Companies receiving a score within a range of 5 percent to 10 percent of the Sector Leader receive the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction. The company has received Gold Class ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and a Silver Class rating in 2012. Johnson Controls is the only North American firm among the sustainability leaders in its sector.
"We are honored to be recognized again by RobecoSAM," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president of Diversity and Public affairs at Johnson Controls. "Our longstanding commitment to sustainability is driven by our vision and values and is an integral part of Johnson Controls' businesses and is embraced by our 170,000 employees around the world."
Each year, the world's largest 3,000 companies, as reflected in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index, are invited to participate in SAM's Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Only the top-scoring 15 percent of the companies in each of the 58 sectors assessed are eligible for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook. The RobecoSAM results provide the basis for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.
The sector-specific environmental criteria used for the Auto Parts & Tires ranking include climate strategy, emission products, environmental policy/management system, and CO2 from logistics. The ranking also include human capital development, stakeholder engagement, standards for suppliers and talent attraction and retention.
For details about the Sustainability Yearbook visithttp://www.robecosam.com/en/sustainability-insights/library/the-sustainability-yearbook.jsp.
About Johnson ControlsJohnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2012, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #5 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
About RobecoSAM RobecoSAM is an investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. Its offerings comprise asset management, indices, private equity, engagement, impact analysis and sustainability assessments as well as benchmarking services. Together with S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM publishes the globally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). RobecoSAM was founded in 1995 out of the conviction that a commitment to corporate sustainability enhances a company's capacity to prosper, ultimately creating competitive advantages and stakeholder value. Headquartered in Zurich, RobecoSAM employs over 100 professionals. As of December 31, 2012, RobecoSAM's assets under management, advice and license amounted to a total of USD 11.4 billion.
SOURCE Johnson Controls, Inc.
RobecoSAM rates Johnson Controls as 'Bronze Class Sustainability Leader'Only U.S. company in its sector to achieve recognition
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the building and automotive industries, today announced that RobecoSAM, a sustainability investment firm, has recognized the company as a 2013 Bronze Class Sustainability Leader in its annual Sustainability Yearbook. In collaboration with KPMG, an audit, tax, and advisory firm, RobecoSAM annually rates companies based on their sustainability performance.
Johnson Controls was one of two companies recognized with RobecoSAM's Bronze Class sustainability rating and one of four companies recognized as a sustainability leader in the Auto Parts & Tires sector. Companies receiving a score within a range of 5 percent to 10 percent of the Sector Leader receive the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction. The company has received Gold Class ratings in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; and a Silver Class rating in 2012. Johnson Controls is the only North American firm among the sustainability leaders in its sector.
"We are honored to be recognized again by RobecoSAM," said Charles A. Harvey, vice president of Diversity and Public affairs at Johnson Controls. "Our longstanding commitment to sustainability is driven by our vision and values and is an integral part of Johnson Controls' businesses and is embraced by our 170,000 employees around the world."
Each year, the world's largest 3,000 companies, as reflected in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index, are invited to participate in SAM's Corporate Sustainability Assessment. Only the top-scoring 15 percent of the companies in each of the 58 sectors assessed are eligible for inclusion in The Sustainability Yearbook. The RobecoSAM results provide the basis for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.
The sector-specific environmental criteria used for the Auto Parts & Tires ranking include climate strategy, emission products, environmental policy/management system, and CO2 from logistics. The ranking also include human capital development, stakeholder engagement, standards for suppliers and talent attraction and retention.
For details about the Sustainability Yearbook visithttp://www.robecosam.com/en/sustainability-insights/library/the-sustainability-yearbook.jsp.
About Johnson ControlsJohnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2012, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #5 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
About RobecoSAM RobecoSAM is an investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. Its offerings comprise asset management, indices, private equity, engagement, impact analysis and sustainability assessments as well as benchmarking services. Together with S&P Dow Jones Indices, RobecoSAM publishes the globally recognized Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). RobecoSAM was founded in 1995 out of the conviction that a commitment to corporate sustainability enhances a company's capacity to prosper, ultimately creating competitive advantages and stakeholder value. Headquartered in Zurich, RobecoSAM employs over 100 professionals. As of December 31, 2012, RobecoSAM's assets under management, advice and license amounted to a total of USD 11.4 billion.
| CONTACT: | Fraser Engerman (414) 524-2733 fraser.engerman@jci.com |
SOURCE Johnson Controls, Inc.
Webinar on EPA's Environmental Job Training Program
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You are cordially invited to join
Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Solid Waste & Emergency Response of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
for a
Webinar & Conversation on EPA's Environmental Job Training Program Friday, September 21st, 3:00 p.m. EDT
The webinar will highlight EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant Program that provides funding to recruit, train, and place unemployed individuals residing in waste-impacted communities with the skills needed to secure employment in the environmental field. In addition to the Assistant Administrator, participants will learn about the program from previous grantee and program leaders.
If you are able to attend, please register by 3pm, Wednesday, September 19th. Upon receipt of your rsvp, you will receive a confirmation email with more details.
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Note: Prospective applicants include government entities, states, tribes, nonprofit organizations, community colleges and workforce investment boards. For more information on EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development & Job Training Grant Program, please visit www.epa.gov/brownfields/job.htm
You are cordially invited to join
Mathy Stanislaus, Assistant Administrator of the Office of Solid Waste & Emergency Response of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
for a
Webinar & Conversation on EPA's Environmental Job Training Program Friday, September 21st, 3:00 p.m. EDT
The webinar will highlight EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grant Program that provides funding to recruit, train, and place unemployed individuals residing in waste-impacted communities with the skills needed to secure employment in the environmental field. In addition to the Assistant Administrator, participants will learn about the program from previous grantee and program leaders.
If you are able to attend, please register by 3pm, Wednesday, September 19th. Upon receipt of your rsvp, you will receive a confirmation email with more details.
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Note: Prospective applicants include government entities, states, tribes, nonprofit organizations, community colleges and workforce investment boards. For more information on EPA’s Environmental Workforce Development & Job Training Grant Program, please visit www.epa.gov/brownfields/job.htm
Liebert Environmental Justice Content Alerts
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Volume: 6, Number: 1, February 2013
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Environmental Justice
Table of Contents AlertVolume: 6, Number: 1, February 2013
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Special Section: Empowered Partnerships, Part OneChristopher Bacon, Guest EditorArticles
Introduction to Empowered Partnerships: Community-Based Participatory Action Research for Environmental Justice | ||
| Christopher Bacon, Saneta deVuono-Powell, Mary Louise Frampton, Tony LoPresti, and Camille Pannu | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 1-8. | ||
| The Three Rs: How Community-Based Participatory Research Strengthens the Rigor, Relevance, and Reach of Science | ||
Carolina L. Balazs and Rachel Morello-Frosch | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 9-16. | ||
| THE (Trade, Health, Environment) Impact Project: A Community-Based Participatory Research Environmental Justice Case Study | ||
Analilia P. Garcia, Nina Wallerstein, Andrea Hricko, Jesse N. Marquez, Angelo Logan, Elina Green Nasser, and Meredith Minkler | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 17-26. | ||
| Where Is the “Public” in Public Universities? | ||
Malo A. Hutson | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 27-31. | ||
Book Review
| Book Review of Beth Rose Middleton's Trust in the Land: New Directions in Tribal Conservation | ||
Scott W. Williams | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 32-33. | ||
Additional Original Article
| Embedding Issues of Environmental Justice in the Mainstream Curriculum | ||
Marjorie M. Nussbaum | ||
| Environmental Justice, Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2013: 34-40. | ||
22 Şubat 2013 Cuma
P&C Fresh expands local food offerings
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A prominent display of local grains, beans, and flour from Cayuga Pure Organics, with a handwritten sign, caught my eye first. Later, I saw a huge freezer full of organic beef from Genoa, NY.
When I noticed that my neighborhood grocery store in East Hill Plaza started carrying more local products, I called up the owner to ask him about it.
A few years ago, P&C was part of a big corporate chain that went bankrupt. Today, it's co-owned by Ithaca resident Myles da Cunha (a former VP of the previous company) and a business partner.
Under new ownership, the name was changed to P&C Fresh. To my eyes, as a consumer, the store and the weekly circular still looked pretty much the same. That is, until more and more local products edged their way into the store. What's going on? I wondered.
Previously, says Myles, the store carried a lot of regional products, like potatoes from Syracuse. But today, Myles says they're interested in sourcing products even closer to home. Myles said that, after they bought the business, he and his partner went down to the Ithaca Farmers Market to get to know them, and they connected with Cornell Cooperative Extension to find out what local vendors might have products that P&C Fresh customers would like.
"I live in Ithaca, so that gives us an advantage over our corporate competitors," he says. Now he stocks Finger Lakes Granola, PrOats, and local yogurt, cheese, honey, grains, beans, beer, and beef.
After I noticed the big freezer of beef, I later saw that the display had been moved to smaller freezer off on the side. Uh oh, I thought, maybe it isn't selling as well as they thought it might?
"It's just the opposite," says Myles. "I had no idea how much we would sell at first, so I bought a whole steer to see how we'd do." It sold well, and now the farm, Berry Farms, is trying to catch up with the demand.
Of course, the vast majority of products at the store are still major brand-name items. But Myles says they're flexible and open to working with local vendors, as long as they have insurance coverage. "It's simple. We give them an opportunity to sell, and if it works out, great," he says. "If not, we shake hands and part ways."
Myles has been in the grocery business for 40 years, since he was 16. He says when he wears his P&C sweatshirt around town, people ask if he works there. "People are surprised to learn that we're not a corporate store. We're a family-owned business."
When I noticed that my neighborhood grocery store in East Hill Plaza started carrying more local products, I called up the owner to ask him about it.
A few years ago, P&C was part of a big corporate chain that went bankrupt. Today, it's co-owned by Ithaca resident Myles da Cunha (a former VP of the previous company) and a business partner.
Under new ownership, the name was changed to P&C Fresh. To my eyes, as a consumer, the store and the weekly circular still looked pretty much the same. That is, until more and more local products edged their way into the store. What's going on? I wondered.
Previously, says Myles, the store carried a lot of regional products, like potatoes from Syracuse. But today, Myles says they're interested in sourcing products even closer to home. Myles said that, after they bought the business, he and his partner went down to the Ithaca Farmers Market to get to know them, and they connected with Cornell Cooperative Extension to find out what local vendors might have products that P&C Fresh customers would like.
"I live in Ithaca, so that gives us an advantage over our corporate competitors," he says. Now he stocks Finger Lakes Granola, PrOats, and local yogurt, cheese, honey, grains, beans, beer, and beef.
After I noticed the big freezer of beef, I later saw that the display had been moved to smaller freezer off on the side. Uh oh, I thought, maybe it isn't selling as well as they thought it might?
"It's just the opposite," says Myles. "I had no idea how much we would sell at first, so I bought a whole steer to see how we'd do." It sold well, and now the farm, Berry Farms, is trying to catch up with the demand.
Of course, the vast majority of products at the store are still major brand-name items. But Myles says they're flexible and open to working with local vendors, as long as they have insurance coverage. "It's simple. We give them an opportunity to sell, and if it works out, great," he says. "If not, we shake hands and part ways."
Myles has been in the grocery business for 40 years, since he was 16. He says when he wears his P&C sweatshirt around town, people ask if he works there. "People are surprised to learn that we're not a corporate store. We're a family-owned business."
Science Cabaret Event: Nice buns: a dissertation on the erotics of bread
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Announcement:
Nice buns: a dissertation on the erotics of bread
Staff of life? Or fermenting change by reclaiming our food systems and the sensuality of locally-produced grains?
Join artisan baker-local foods promoter-anthropologist Stefan Senders to learn about the art and science (and perhaps politics) behind the phenomenal baked goods he creates at Mecklenburg's Wide Awake Bakery.
When: 7 PM, Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Where: Lot 10 Lounge, 112 S. Cayuga Street
FREE!!
With Stefan Senders, Wide Awake Bakery
For more information, visit http://www.sciencecabaret.org/.
Science Cabaret is made possible through a partnership with the Light In Winter Festival of Science and the Arts
Nice buns: a dissertation on the erotics of bread
Staff of life? Or fermenting change by reclaiming our food systems and the sensuality of locally-produced grains?
Join artisan baker-local foods promoter-anthropologist Stefan Senders to learn about the art and science (and perhaps politics) behind the phenomenal baked goods he creates at Mecklenburg's Wide Awake Bakery.
When: 7 PM, Tuesday, January 29th, 2013
Where: Lot 10 Lounge, 112 S. Cayuga Street
FREE!!
With Stefan Senders, Wide Awake Bakery
For more information, visit http://www.sciencecabaret.org/.
Science Cabaret is made possible through a partnership with the Light In Winter Festival of Science and the Arts
Master Composter training - application deadline: Monday, 1/28/13
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2013 Master Composter Volunteer Training
Application deadline: Monday, January 28
Training is Wednesdays, Feb. 13 - May 1
at Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca NY
Help promote responsible composting in Tompkins County as a Master Composter Volunteer! Free training involves 20 hours of class time covering composting in depth, and 20 hours of "practical internship." Application required; available online at http://ccetompkins.org/garden/composting/become-master-composter. After training, Master Composters give back to the community in a variety of outreach activities. 2013 training sessions will be held from 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays, February 13 - May 1. Contact Adam Michaelides at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County at 272-2292 or acm1@cornell.edu for more information.
Event: Pork is for Lovers Dinner at The Piggery
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Announcement from The Piggery:
Pork is for Lovers Dinner At The Piggery
Live music, good food, good beers, good company!
We are now accepting reservations for our Locavore Valentine’s Day Dinner Prix FixeThree Course Meal. This sit down meal, w/full table service, will highlight sustainable foods from our local foodshed. This special harvest dinner is priced at $49.50 per person. You can add a local beer course pairing for $10.1st Seating: 5:30-7:00PM
2nd Seating: 7:30-9:00PM
Please call at 272-2276 or email heather@thepiggery.net ASAP to reserve one of the following options:
A private 2 person table
A seat at the harvest table
A seat at the bar
Please note we only have 4 private tables so reserve fast if you would like one!!
We will be offering the following menu:Appetizer:
Dried Fruit & Pastured Duck Meat Pie
“French Kiss” Green Salad with Smoked Pork Heart & Tongue
Paired with: Ithaca Pale AleMain Course:
Prime Piggery Pork Loin w/apple onion cream sauce
Cheesy Grits
Sauteed Greens
Local bread basket w/local Hillcrest seasoned butter
Paired with: Upstate Brewing Company's Common Sense AleDessert:
Bacon Blondies!
Butternut squash mousse, Bourbon caramel, and caramelized white chocolate crunch
Paired with: Ithaca Nut Brown
Pork is for Lovers Dinner At The Piggery
Live music, good food, good beers, good company!
We are now accepting reservations for our Locavore Valentine’s Day Dinner Prix FixeThree Course Meal. This sit down meal, w/full table service, will highlight sustainable foods from our local foodshed. This special harvest dinner is priced at $49.50 per person. You can add a local beer course pairing for $10.1st Seating: 5:30-7:00PM2nd Seating: 7:30-9:00PM
Please call at 272-2276 or email heather@thepiggery.net ASAP to reserve one of the following options:
A private 2 person table
A seat at the harvest table
A seat at the bar
Please note we only have 4 private tables so reserve fast if you would like one!!
We will be offering the following menu:Appetizer:
Dried Fruit & Pastured Duck Meat Pie
“French Kiss” Green Salad with Smoked Pork Heart & Tongue
Paired with: Ithaca Pale AleMain Course:
Prime Piggery Pork Loin w/apple onion cream sauce
Cheesy Grits
Sauteed Greens
Local bread basket w/local Hillcrest seasoned butter
Paired with: Upstate Brewing Company's Common Sense AleDessert:
Bacon Blondies!
Butternut squash mousse, Bourbon caramel, and caramelized white chocolate crunch
Paired with: Ithaca Nut Brown
Welcome to Ithaca's Food Web! (again)
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Welcome and thanks for reading Ithaca's Food Web. Whether you've been visiting for five years or five minutes, thank you for reading!
Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
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With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
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21 Şubat 2013 Perşembe
EPA Releases Latest Quarterly Green Power Partnership Rankings
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February 20, 2013
EPA Releases Latest Quarterly Green Power Partnership Rankings
The latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Green Power Partnership’s Top Partner Rankings show that two more companies have now purchased enough green power to account for 100% of each of their total U.S. electricity use. Since the EPA's last quarterly Green Power Partnership update in October 2012, Intel expanded its use of green power from 88% to 100% of its total electricity use by purchasing 300 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power, while Staples increased from 80% to 101% green power use by adding 120 million kWh of green power. Intel and Staples join 15 other Top 50-ranked Green Power Partners in obtaining 100% or more of their electricity from renewable energy sources. The recently-released totals are up to date as of January 9, 2013.Intel, which currently ranks first in the total amount of purchases on the Green Power Partnership Top 50 list, uses electricity generated from biogas, biomass, small hydro, solar, and wind. Staples, ranked sixth overall on the Top 50 list, sources its electricity from biogas, solar, and wind energy.The Green Power Partnership works with a variety of organizations including major companies, colleges and universities, as well as local, state, and federal governmental agencies to promote the use of green power. Organizations can meet EPA Green Power Partnership requirements using any combination of three different product options: renewable energy certificates; on-site generation; and utility green power products. Combined, the top 50 largest purchases of green power by EPA Green Power Partners amount to more than 17 billion kWh annually, which represents nearly 70% of the green power commitments made by all EPA Green Power Partners. Usage amounts in the rankings reflect U.S. operations only and are sourced from U.S.-based green power resources. See the EPA Green Power Partnership Top 50 webpage and DOE's Green Power Network website.What's Your PEV Readiness Score?
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February 20, 2013
What's Your PEV Readiness Score?
Removing early market barriers is essential to increasing the number of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road. To help cities, counties and states cut red tape, save time and improve drivers’ experiences, the Energy Department's Clean Cities initiative created the Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Scorecard.The Scorecard is an interactive online tool that allows community managers to measure their regions' current "PEV-friendliness"—the ability to meet the needs of electric vehicle drivers. To calculate their scores, community representatives answer a series of multiple-choice questions covering diverse topics ranging from the time required to issue a residential charger permit to incentives available to PEV drivers. The Scorecard questions, which are based on best practices and input from key stakeholders, require real, on-the-ground data from the community. Because PEV community readiness often involves a number of city agencies, non-governmental organizations, and even local businesses, multiple users can enter information for the same region on one account. For the complete story, see the Energy Blog.Cool Earth Solar and Sandia team up in first-ever public-private partnership on Open Campus
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February 20, 2013
Cool Earth Solar CEO Rob Lamkin, left, and the former vice president of Sandia's California site, Rick Stulen, stand in front of one of the company’s inflated, concentrated photovoltaic units located at the Livermore Valley Open Campus (LVOC). A new research agreement between the two organizations aims to make solar energy more affordable and accessible and demonstrates how the LVOC can foster new lab collaborations. (Photo by Randy Wong.) Click on the thumbnail for a high-resolution image.The five-year Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) calls for researchers with Sandia’s New Mexico solar energy program to help pilot, characterize and validate Cool Earth Solar’s inflated, concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. The Livermore-based company’s equipment will be located on a five-acre site known as the Clean Energy Demonstration Field on the LVOC.One of Cool Earth Solar’s units already has been set up, with dozens more planned over the next five years. The unit is connected to Sandia’s power grid, and up to 500 kilowatts of solar power could be provided to the labs by 2018.“Sandia’s partnership with Cool Earth Solar shows that the labs are looking for new ways of doing business and collaborating with external entities,” said Andy McIlroy, Sandia’s senior manager for LVOC development efforts. “It demonstrates that we’re open to win-win opportunities that meet our national security mission and, at the same time, help our partners to move forward with technology that makes the world a better place.”The LVOC is a 110-acre parcel that spans the eastern sides of Sandia’s California site and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Historically, both labs have been closed and self-contained, making some external alliances difficult due to administrative and security challenges. The LVOC was established in 2011 as a space for open, collaborative work in such fields as bioscience, cybersecurity, detection technologies and energy applications.Fewer, less expensive materials equal more affordable solar power“This agreement with Sandia and the Department of Energy represents the ‘coming out,’ the first-ever public deployment of our technology,” said Rob Lamkin, CEO of Cool Earth Solar. “We are pleased to be pioneers of both our unique solar technology as well as the Open Campus concept.”High costs have hindered efforts to make large-scale solar a viable energy option. Cool Earth Solar’s approach, Lamkin said, has been to use inexpensive, thin-film plastic as the core material for its equipment. “For our equipment to capture the same amount of solar energy as more traditional solar equipment, we use less than half the materials in terms of weight and mass,” Lamkin said. “Then, when you factor in the fact that the little material we do use is a whole lot cheaper, that’s how we drive down the cost.”Cool Earth Solar’s out-of-the-box approach is exciting and has the potential to meet the DOE’sSunShot program goal of grid parity by 2020, said Charles Hanley, manager of Sandia’s solar program in Albuquerque. The SunShot initiative seeks to make solar energy cost-competitive with other forms of electricity by the end of the decade.“One of the primary goals of Sandia’s energy program and our solar portfolio in particular is to help accelerate technology development for the private sector,” Hanley said. “Cool Earth Solar’s installation at Sandia’s Clean Energy Demonstration Field is a great example of how our partnerships with the private sector support DOE’s SunShot goals.”“Sandia’s CRADA with Cool Earth Solar is an example of how we’re supporting the U.S. solar industry to develop new technologies that will meet our SunShot targets,” added Kevin Lynn, DOE’s team lead for systems integration efforts in the SunShot Initiative.Proximity, mission goals make partnership a naturalThough both organizations agreed that establishing a new business arrangement as part of the LVOC initiative was a challenge, Sandia and Cool Earth Solar were up to the task.“Working with a start-up company like Cool Earth Solar has been fun and energizing,” McIlroy said. “There is a lot of verve and vitality to be found at Cool Earth Solar, and that creates a strong sense that they’re doing something important and exciting.”“For some time now, we had hoped to find a national laboratory partner to give us a different technical perspective on our technology, help improve it and drive it toward commercialization with us,” Lamkin said. Sandia made perfect sense, he said, since the labs possess decades of solar expertise and maintain a Livermore site less than three miles from Cool Earth Solar’s offices. Lamkin credited former Sandia/California Vice President Rick Stulen for championing the partnership and shepherding it to fruition.In addition to the Sandia /LVOC deployment, Cool Earth Solar is developing commercial sites for the future deployment of its technology in northern California and Texas. “We’ve spent years developing the technology, so now it’s time to deploy it and invite the public to come see it,” said Lamkin.As for Sandia, McIlroy said the Cool Earth Solar deployment on the LVOC signifies the first of what he hopes will be other industry partners on the Open Campus.“We very much want to reach a wider community of partners on the LVOC, including academic, industrial and other laboratory collaborators,” he said. “What I hope people see in the Cool Earth Solar demonstration project is that the labs are serious about exploring new ways of doing business, particularly with small businesses and start-ups that are such a strong part of the Bay Area’s culture and economic engine.”
Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin company, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. With main facilities in Albuquerque, N.M., and Livermore, Calif., Sandia has major R&D responsibilities in national security, energy and environmental technologies and economic competitiveness.
Sandia Labs News Releases
Cool Earth Solar and Sandia team up in first-ever public-private partnership on Open Campus
LIVERMORE, Calif.— In a public-private partnership that takes full advantage of the Livermore Valley Open Campus (LVOC) for the first time, Sandia National Laboratories and Cool Earth Solar have signed an agreement that could make solar energy more affordable and accessible.Cool Earth Solar CEO Rob Lamkin, left, and the former vice president of Sandia's California site, Rick Stulen, stand in front of one of the company’s inflated, concentrated photovoltaic units located at the Livermore Valley Open Campus (LVOC). A new research agreement between the two organizations aims to make solar energy more affordable and accessible and demonstrates how the LVOC can foster new lab collaborations. (Photo by Randy Wong.) Click on the thumbnail for a high-resolution image.The five-year Cooperative Research & Development Agreement (CRADA) calls for researchers with Sandia’s New Mexico solar energy program to help pilot, characterize and validate Cool Earth Solar’s inflated, concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) technology. The Livermore-based company’s equipment will be located on a five-acre site known as the Clean Energy Demonstration Field on the LVOC.One of Cool Earth Solar’s units already has been set up, with dozens more planned over the next five years. The unit is connected to Sandia’s power grid, and up to 500 kilowatts of solar power could be provided to the labs by 2018.“Sandia’s partnership with Cool Earth Solar shows that the labs are looking for new ways of doing business and collaborating with external entities,” said Andy McIlroy, Sandia’s senior manager for LVOC development efforts. “It demonstrates that we’re open to win-win opportunities that meet our national security mission and, at the same time, help our partners to move forward with technology that makes the world a better place.”The LVOC is a 110-acre parcel that spans the eastern sides of Sandia’s California site and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Historically, both labs have been closed and self-contained, making some external alliances difficult due to administrative and security challenges. The LVOC was established in 2011 as a space for open, collaborative work in such fields as bioscience, cybersecurity, detection technologies and energy applications.Fewer, less expensive materials equal more affordable solar power“This agreement with Sandia and the Department of Energy represents the ‘coming out,’ the first-ever public deployment of our technology,” said Rob Lamkin, CEO of Cool Earth Solar. “We are pleased to be pioneers of both our unique solar technology as well as the Open Campus concept.”High costs have hindered efforts to make large-scale solar a viable energy option. Cool Earth Solar’s approach, Lamkin said, has been to use inexpensive, thin-film plastic as the core material for its equipment. “For our equipment to capture the same amount of solar energy as more traditional solar equipment, we use less than half the materials in terms of weight and mass,” Lamkin said. “Then, when you factor in the fact that the little material we do use is a whole lot cheaper, that’s how we drive down the cost.”Cool Earth Solar’s out-of-the-box approach is exciting and has the potential to meet the DOE’sSunShot program goal of grid parity by 2020, said Charles Hanley, manager of Sandia’s solar program in Albuquerque. The SunShot initiative seeks to make solar energy cost-competitive with other forms of electricity by the end of the decade.“One of the primary goals of Sandia’s energy program and our solar portfolio in particular is to help accelerate technology development for the private sector,” Hanley said. “Cool Earth Solar’s installation at Sandia’s Clean Energy Demonstration Field is a great example of how our partnerships with the private sector support DOE’s SunShot goals.”“Sandia’s CRADA with Cool Earth Solar is an example of how we’re supporting the U.S. solar industry to develop new technologies that will meet our SunShot targets,” added Kevin Lynn, DOE’s team lead for systems integration efforts in the SunShot Initiative.Proximity, mission goals make partnership a naturalThough both organizations agreed that establishing a new business arrangement as part of the LVOC initiative was a challenge, Sandia and Cool Earth Solar were up to the task.“Working with a start-up company like Cool Earth Solar has been fun and energizing,” McIlroy said. “There is a lot of verve and vitality to be found at Cool Earth Solar, and that creates a strong sense that they’re doing something important and exciting.”“For some time now, we had hoped to find a national laboratory partner to give us a different technical perspective on our technology, help improve it and drive it toward commercialization with us,” Lamkin said. Sandia made perfect sense, he said, since the labs possess decades of solar expertise and maintain a Livermore site less than three miles from Cool Earth Solar’s offices. Lamkin credited former Sandia/California Vice President Rick Stulen for championing the partnership and shepherding it to fruition.In addition to the Sandia /LVOC deployment, Cool Earth Solar is developing commercial sites for the future deployment of its technology in northern California and Texas. “We’ve spent years developing the technology, so now it’s time to deploy it and invite the public to come see it,” said Lamkin.As for Sandia, McIlroy said the Cool Earth Solar deployment on the LVOC signifies the first of what he hopes will be other industry partners on the Open Campus.“We very much want to reach a wider community of partners on the LVOC, including academic, industrial and other laboratory collaborators,” he said. “What I hope people see in the Cool Earth Solar demonstration project is that the labs are serious about exploring new ways of doing business, particularly with small businesses and start-ups that are such a strong part of the Bay Area’s culture and economic engine.”Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin company, for the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. With main facilities in Albuquerque, N.M., and Livermore, Calif., Sandia has major R&D responsibilities in national security, energy and environmental technologies and economic competitiveness.
Johnson Controls Launches Chiller Solutions with Advanced Solar Technology
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Johnson Controls Press Release:
Johnson Controls Launches Chiller Solutions with Advanced Solar TechnologyCombined technologies collect 75 percent solar energy, qualify for incentive
MILWAUKEE Feb. 21, 2013 – Johnson Controls, a global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, introduces a solar cooling solution to reduce energy costs for large buildings across North America by combining its high-efficiency chillers with hybrid solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies.
“Our customers deserve heating and cooling solutions that push the limits of technology design to reduce utility costs and maximize investments,” said Joe Brillhart, director of global industrial chillers at Johnson Controls. “When you consider warm environments like Arizona or California, this solution is the financially responsible way to capture energy from the sun while leveraging one of the best absorption chillers on the market.”
The solution uses the YORK Absorption Chiller and features PV waste-heat recovery technology, converting 75 percent of the sun’s rays into energy, compared to 15 percent efficiency in a traditional PV system. The solution qualifies for state and utility incentives across North America, especially in warm climates where cooling demand places a significant stress on the power grid, driving up electricity rates.
The solar-cooling solution integrates into any building controls system, including the Metasys® building management system. It generates hot water for the absorption chiller to air condition buildings and electricity to reduce demand from the power grid. The solution features a solar-collector system developed by Cogenra, a leading developer of distributed solar cogeneration technology, based in Mountain View, Calif.
“Solar cooling offers a compelling value proposition for building owners by reducing both peak time energy costs and demand charges,” said Gilad Almogy, chief executive officier and founder of Cogenra.
Johnson Controls has changed the way buildings are designed, built and operated, making them more efficient and sustainable for more than 125 years since its founder invented the electric thermostat. In North America, Johnson Controls is the largest Energy Services Company (ESCO) with $7.5 billion in guaranteed savings.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2012, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #5 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.
Johnson Controls Launches Chiller Solutions with Advanced Solar TechnologyCombined technologies collect 75 percent solar energy, qualify for incentive
MILWAUKEE Feb. 21, 2013 – Johnson Controls, a global leader in delivering solutions that increase energy efficiency in buildings, introduces a solar cooling solution to reduce energy costs for large buildings across North America by combining its high-efficiency chillers with hybrid solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies.
“Our customers deserve heating and cooling solutions that push the limits of technology design to reduce utility costs and maximize investments,” said Joe Brillhart, director of global industrial chillers at Johnson Controls. “When you consider warm environments like Arizona or California, this solution is the financially responsible way to capture energy from the sun while leveraging one of the best absorption chillers on the market.”
The solution uses the YORK Absorption Chiller and features PV waste-heat recovery technology, converting 75 percent of the sun’s rays into energy, compared to 15 percent efficiency in a traditional PV system. The solution qualifies for state and utility incentives across North America, especially in warm climates where cooling demand places a significant stress on the power grid, driving up electricity rates.
The solar-cooling solution integrates into any building controls system, including the Metasys® building management system. It generates hot water for the absorption chiller to air condition buildings and electricity to reduce demand from the power grid. The solution features a solar-collector system developed by Cogenra, a leading developer of distributed solar cogeneration technology, based in Mountain View, Calif.
“Solar cooling offers a compelling value proposition for building owners by reducing both peak time energy costs and demand charges,” said Gilad Almogy, chief executive officier and founder of Cogenra.
Johnson Controls has changed the way buildings are designed, built and operated, making them more efficient and sustainable for more than 125 years since its founder invented the electric thermostat. In North America, Johnson Controls is the largest Energy Services Company (ESCO) with $7.5 billion in guaranteed savings.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 170,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2012, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognized Johnson Controls as the #5 company in its annual "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list. For additional information, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com.
API appeals E15 decision to U.S. Supreme Court
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API News Release:
“We’ve filed this petition because the D.C. Circuit incorrectly concluded that none of the 17 petitioners had standing to challenge the E15 partial waivers – not the engine manufacturers whose products will run on this new fuel blend, not the petroleum industry who must undertake massive infrastructure changes to accommodate the blend and meet the renewable fuel mandate, and not the food producers who now face significantly greater competition in the commodities market for corn, the conventional feedstock for ethanol.
“Had EPA stayed within its statutory authority and followed proper procedures, it would have waited until ongoing E15 testing on engines and fuel systems was completed before allowing the use of E15. Then it would have discovered that E15 is not safe for millions of vehicles now on the road.
“Although we hope the court will resolve the E15 problem, we also believe our experience here represents only one of many underlying problems with the Renewable Fuel Standard, so we are calling on Congress to repeal the program.”
API is a national trade association that represents all segments of America’s technology-driven oil and natural gas industry. Its more than 500 members – including large integrated companies, exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms – provide most of the nation’s energy. The industry also supports 9.2 million U.S. jobs and 7.7 percent of the U.S. economy, delivers $86 million a day in revenue to our government, and, since 2000, has invested over $2 trillion in U.S. capital projects to advance all forms of energy, including alternatives.
API appeals E15 decision to U.S. Supreme Court
Bill Bush | 202.682.8114 | bushw@api.orgShareThisWASHINGTON, February 21, 2013 – API and other groups have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court a D.C. Circuit Court decision rejecting a challenge to EPA’s grant of partial waivers for use of the ethanol-gasoline blend, E15, API’s group director for downstream and industry operations Bob Greco told reporters this morning:“We’ve filed this petition because the D.C. Circuit incorrectly concluded that none of the 17 petitioners had standing to challenge the E15 partial waivers – not the engine manufacturers whose products will run on this new fuel blend, not the petroleum industry who must undertake massive infrastructure changes to accommodate the blend and meet the renewable fuel mandate, and not the food producers who now face significantly greater competition in the commodities market for corn, the conventional feedstock for ethanol.
“Had EPA stayed within its statutory authority and followed proper procedures, it would have waited until ongoing E15 testing on engines and fuel systems was completed before allowing the use of E15. Then it would have discovered that E15 is not safe for millions of vehicles now on the road.
“Although we hope the court will resolve the E15 problem, we also believe our experience here represents only one of many underlying problems with the Renewable Fuel Standard, so we are calling on Congress to repeal the program.”
API is a national trade association that represents all segments of America’s technology-driven oil and natural gas industry. Its more than 500 members – including large integrated companies, exploration and production, refining, marketing, pipeline, and marine businesses, and service and supply firms – provide most of the nation’s energy. The industry also supports 9.2 million U.S. jobs and 7.7 percent of the U.S. economy, delivers $86 million a day in revenue to our government, and, since 2000, has invested over $2 trillion in U.S. capital projects to advance all forms of energy, including alternatives.
20 Şubat 2013 Çarşamba
Welcome to Ithaca's Food Web! (again)
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Welcome and thanks for reading Ithaca's Food Web. Whether you've been visiting for five years or five minutes, thank you for reading!
Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
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Ithaca's Food Web is different from other sources of food info. Why? Because we:
-champion transparency in the food system (we don't promote any one particular ideology)
-specialize in food news from all corners of the food system (from academics to activists, from farmers to foodies, and everyone in between)
-are based here in Ithaca (and we're not controlled by some far-off corporation)
-are all ears (feedback, announcements, and guest posts are welcome)
With our latest 2013 design changes, we've made the site even easier to navigate. You'll find:
-tabs at the top of the page for the most commonly requested information
-a concise listing of local food resources
-an improved calendar of events
-more intuitive navigation of "topics" on the right sidebar
-and more content, with reader polls, answers to reader questions, and more news-you-can-use.
This site is dedicated to bringing you useful and fun information about food, right here in our own backyard. How are we doing?
Recipe Round-up from Finger Lakes Food Bloggers
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A smorgasbord of recipes from food bloggers in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes:
Cayuga St Kitchen is cooking up kohlrabi and kale salad with lemon tahini dressing.
Amy at Eggs on Sunday shows us how to make caramel apple granola.
Julie at Savvy Eats shares a recipe for cinnamon braised parsnips.
Nathan at Dads Can Cook Too makes egg and onion cups topped with bacon.
Syracuse-based food blogger AmyA shares a turkey burger recipe on her blog, "Who's got the thyme?"
The folks at Cross Creek Farm Family uses one of their fruit butters to make a cranberry apple smoothie.
Edible Finger Lakes makes spicy and zesty romanesco (that funny looking cauliflower/broccoli vegetable).
A smorgasbord of recipes from food bloggers in Ithaca and the Finger Lakes:
Cayuga St Kitchen is cooking up kohlrabi and kale salad with lemon tahini dressing.
Amy at Eggs on Sunday shows us how to make caramel apple granola.
Julie at Savvy Eats shares a recipe for cinnamon braised parsnips.
Nathan at Dads Can Cook Too makes egg and onion cups topped with bacon.
Syracuse-based food blogger AmyA shares a turkey burger recipe on her blog, "Who's got the thyme?"
The folks at Cross Creek Farm Family uses one of their fruit butters to make a cranberry apple smoothie.
Edible Finger Lakes makes spicy and zesty romanesco (that funny looking cauliflower/broccoli vegetable).
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