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January 13, 2009: Hydrogen: Is It All It's Hyped Up to Be?

At climate talks in Poznan this past December, young delegates from across the world added their voices to the debate, demanding that the global dialogue be refocused on the survival of civilizations and ecosystems.

Hydrogen: Just a Lot of Hot Gas?

Humboldt State’s new hydrogen-powered car and fueling station are part of a university-led effort to wean America off gasoline. But is hydrogen the fuel of tomorrow or yesterday’s hype? We went for a ride to find out.

Service Learning Takes a Climate Approach

A Warren Wilson College project, INSULATE!, addresses a climate challenge that lies beyond campus, taking advantage of the school’s work program and service learning components to help local residents energy-proof their homes.

PERSPECTIVE: Recession is the Mother of Invention

As legislators make hard cuts to their budgets, education administrators hunker down on campus spending, particularly when it comes to so-called “luxury” sustainability programs. To compensate, student organizers and campus sustainability professionals are turning to new funding sources to implement vital campus sustainability initiatives.

About ClimateEdu:

ClimateEdu is a bi-monthly online newsletter that covers campus projects that are breaking new ground in climate action and sustainability. Each issue includes a mix of resources, book reviews, tools, editorials and event listings. Our goal is to support colleges and universities in their work of protecting wildlife (and our own human habitat) from the effects of environmental degradation and climate change.