March 2012

Why are you here?

A blog by Jacob Prince, Senior Geographic Information Systems at Mississippi State University

Ole Miss Rebel Energy Challenge!

Zach Jarjoura, Campus Fellow, University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)

 

Georgia is ready for clean energy investments!

 

This blog was written by Sara Black, Southern Energy Network's lead training fellow and a student at University of Georgia, Athens. She is part of the Georgia YES! coalition. Click here to find out more on how to get involved or attending their Georgia YES Spring Summit in April. 

Another Green Fund Victory for Florida students!

Written by Raechel Vecchio, University of West Florida

Are we enjoying the weather or the effects of climate change?

This blog was written by James Allen, a student in climatology at the University of Tennessee, Martin. James is also a fellow for Southern Energy Network. 

Tell the media young people means business on climate change

Yesterday, The Washington Post published an article, "Young Americans less interested in the environment than previous generations". Below is my response to the editor of The Washington Post. I encourage you to do the same! Tell the media that young people are the ones fighting for the environment. Write a letter to the editor telling them what you and your campus are doing. 

North Miami City Council passes resolution against nuclear cost recovery

On Tuesday night, the North Miami City Council took an important step in standing up for citizen’s rights by passing a resolution against early cost recovery legislation, intended to incentivize nuclear power in the State by putting the burden on the ratepayers.

Mississippi Student thoughts on Gulf Coast Energy Summit

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- A line leak has released about 45 barrels of heavy oil into the water around Chevron Corporations Pascagoula refinery wharf…what a terrible but relevant coincide.

TennYEN Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)

 

 

The Tennessee Youth Environmental Network, founded nine months ago by Laura Rigell and Alex Durand of Maryville, TN, two students who decided to delay their entry to college to make a difference in the lives of Tennessee high school youth, is hosting the first ever Youth Empowerment Summit this June.

Let's make history: Help us end mountain top removal in TN!!

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