University (almost) off grid

The University of New Hampshire will be 85% powered by landfill emissions after announcing the completion of its $49m EcoLine. http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?src=nl&id=16471

Awards for Environmental Excellence 2009

Outstanding green schemes have only a month left before the chance to be recognised by the rest of the industry at the Awards for Environmental Excellence 2009. http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?src=nl&id=16484#cmt

Sadly no categories no teaching / research category. Lots of great work going on which we don't highlight nearly enough. Any ideas?

Climate Change - Why do anything?

This is the best argument to do something about global warming I've ever seen & is worth the 9' 33 sec investment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zORv8wwiadQ

Can energy monitoring change our habits?

Useful article at:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/apr/19/energy-monitoring-ethical-dilemma

Sustainability Live

Great to meet OU students - present & prospective last week at the NEC. Lots of interest in the OU sustainability & enviro. courses and very focussed questioning from peole who knew exactly what they wanted.