On August 28, 2013, a large group of New Englanders will converge in Fall River, MA, near the largest coal-fired plant in the region. There they will begin a 6-day march to Barnstable, MA, the seat of opposition to Cape Wind, the nation’s first off-shore wind project. This historic event will dramatize the urgency with […]
Come learn about the Water: Systems, Science & Society graduate education and research certificate and the current programs locally and internationally. Short presentations will be given on programs in Palestine and Massachusetts as well as research fellowships. Plenty of time for networking with fellow water students and professionals. All Tufts students, faculty, and alumni are […]
The 4th Annual Tufts Farmers’ Market gets underway on Wednesday, September 4th. Held on the Campus Center lower patio (Talbot Avenue side of building) from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the market features fresh produce from the Tufts’ Friedman School of Nutrition’s New Entry Sustainable Farming Project More details at Tufts Dining's website. Squash, freshly picked basil, lettuce,peppers, and […]
Join us for two days of informative and engaging talks from the leading figures dealing within the geothermal industry. The conference will provide an outlook on: Global geothermal development State of geothermal technology Latest geothermal project finance available Geothermal Energy Exploration case studies Geothermal market opportunities Latest drilling methods Moving geothermal development forward Learn more.
The 4th Annual Tufts Farmers’ Market gets underway on Wednesday, September 4th. Held on the Campus Center lower patio (Talbot Avenue side of building) from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., the market features fresh produce from the Tufts’ Friedman School of Nutrition’s New Entry Sustainable Farming Project More details at Tufts Dining's website. Squash, freshly picked basil, lettuce,peppers, and […]
The ENVS Lunch & Learn Program began in the Spring of 2011 to create opportunities for environmentally-minded undergraduate students, faculty, and interested staff to communicate and interact on environmental issues. Tufts University alumni, graduate students, faculty, and undergraduates who are actively participating in interesting research and internship topics give weekly presentations. Non-Tufts speakers have become […]
What is Massachusetts Car-Free Week? Massachusetts Car-Free Week is an extension of World Car-Free Day, an annual event which has quickly spread to over 1,000 cities in 40 countries around the globe. Endorsing the environmental, financial, community and health benefits of green sustainable travel options, Massachusetts Car-Free Week promotes transit, bicycling, walking, carpooling, vanpooling and […]
A pizza lunch will be served. Please join FLEC in hosting SolarizeMedford, a public-private partnership focused on bringing down the cost of rooftop solar. Alicia Hunt, Director of Energy and Environment, City of Medford, and Ben Mayer, SunBug Solar LLC, will share their insights on SolarizeMedford, which is sponsored by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center […]
https://www.facebook.com/events/419199728185983/ Care about CLIMATE CHANGE and SOCIAL JUSTICE? Did you know that Tufts invests millions of dollars in the companies that are polluting our communities and causing the climate change crisis? Let's work to change that! Come learn about the campaign for Tufts to divest from the fossil fuel industry and help fight for effective […]
Environmentalist Bill McKibben of 350.org will speak on his new book, “Oil and Honey: Notes from a Rapidly Changing Climate”. The lecture is free but tickets must be obtained from the Harvard Box Office. For information, click here.
Presentations on how commercial property assessed clean energy finance programs are working in Connecticut and other parts of the U.S. Free. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Green Building Council and National Grid. For more information and to register, click here.
With Jon Koomey Climate Seminar calls from Bard College are Wednesdays at 12pm EST and held twice a month via conference call. It's a fantastic chance to hear top scientists, analysts, and political leaders discuss climate and clean energy solutions. Call in to (712) 432-3100 up to five minutes before each call starts and enter conference code 253385. […]
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAND RESOURCE POLICY (CIERP) Open House is an opportunity to meet & greet students, faculty, staff, and alumni interested in environment and resource policy. Enjoy refreshments while hearing about: Ongoing research and projects Upcoming events Tufts environmental programs and centers Internship and job opportunities Wednesday, September 18 5:30pm Chase Center, Carmichael Hall For […]
Screening of the documentary Chasing Ice and a panel discussion with Harvard climate scientists. The event is free. For more information, click here. This is an excellent and entertaining film.
Recent decades have seen an explosion in the drilling of wells and extraction of groundwater in India and China. According to many experts, the rise of groundwater extraction has led to increased food production and food security in these two populous nations. However, this trend has occurred at the same time as water tables have […]
Learn more: New England Campus Sustainability Forum at the Colleges of the Fenway Event Registration: 8:00am - 9:00am Registration Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology Watson Hall 550 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 *There will be some brief walking during this conference for the breakout sessions. Please be aware of this. All buildings are handicap accessible.* […]
Learn more: New England Campus Sustainability Forum at the Colleges of the Fenway Event Registration: 8:00am - 9:00am Registration Location: Wentworth Institute of Technology Watson Hall 550 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 *There will be some brief walking during this conference for the breakout sessions. Please be aware of this. All buildings are handicap accessible.* […]
The New Communication Climate: Exploring how fast-evolving information pathways and platforms can limit losses where people live in harm's way Speaker: Andrew Revkin, The New York Times Andrew Revkin has covered science and the environment for 30 years in newspapers, magazines, books, documentaries and his New York Times blog, Dot Earth, winning the country's top […]
4th Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Economy Conference Networking Reception The Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. is once again a proud sponsor of the Massachusetts Sustainable Economy Conference coming up in three weeksh. We would like to invite you to take advantage of this program which has been carefully crafted by ISES - Integrative Sustainability and […]
Please join us for an interdisciplinary networking event for students, faculty, and staff to come together and discuss environmental issues, opportunities, and resources available at Tufts! Followed by an Environmental Studies information session with Colin Orians at 1:30PM.
4th Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Economy Conference Networking Reception The Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. is once again a proud sponsor of the Massachusetts Sustainable Economy Conference coming up in three weeksh. We would like to invite you to take advantage of this program which has been carefully crafted by ISES - Integrative Sustainability and […]
Please join us for an interdisciplinary networking event for students, faculty, and staff to come together and discuss environmental issues, opportunities, and resources available at Tufts! Followed by an Environmental Studies information session with Colin Orians at 1:30PM.
UEP Colloquium brings together the students, faculty, affiliates, alumni, and friends to share,learn, inspire, and provoke. Attendees are encouraged to bring food and beverages to share. All sessions will be Wednesdays 12-1:15pm at Sophia Gordon Hall. Sep 4 Julian Agyeman: Food, Space, Place, Culture Sep 11 Jon Kellett: Sink or Swim? Policy Responses to […]
John Hanson Mitchell is the author and editor of the award winning magazine, Sanctuary, published by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. The ENVS Lunch & Learn Program began in the Spring of 2011 to create opportunities for environmentally-minded undergraduate students, faculty, and interested staff to communicate and interact on environmental issues. Tufts University alumni, graduate students, […]
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 27th As the MIT Energy Club's flagship event for the fall, showcasing the most exciting energy research, education and entrepreneurship, Energy Night is a great forum for brilliant MIT-affiliated students, researchers, alumni and entrepreneurs to generate visibility for the cutting edge work. The presentations range across any field related to energy science, engineering, […]
Discuss the importance of food systems for urban and regional planners. Presentation from Jennifer Obadia, PhD, Adjunct Faculty at Friedman School. Meet students and alumni from UEP, Friedman, Fletcher. Forum to discuss gaps in food systems research. Envisioning the coming year for the FSPC. Light snacks will be provided. Please email Hannah.Sobel@tufts.edu to RSVP or […]
Fletcher Green and FLEC are hosting a hike in the Middlesex Fells on Friday, September 27th. ALL are welcome. Meeting at the Fletcher parking lot at 3:00pm and people will be shuttled over. Please say if you'd like to help drive and sign up on this Google Doc if you would like to join us.
Circle The City (CTC) is Boston’s Open Streets initiative that connects people to parks. In Summer 2012, CTC drew an estimated 6,500 participants of all ages from across Boston out of their homes and cars and onto safe, car-free streets for the opportunity to walk, bike, roll, dance and playtogether. The launch of CTC demonstrated that there is a […]
Circle The City (CTC) is Boston’s Open Streets initiative that connects people to parks. In Summer 2012, CTC drew an estimated 6,500 participants of all ages from across Boston out of their homes and cars and onto safe, car-free streets for the opportunity to walk, bike, roll, dance and playtogether. The launch of CTC demonstrated that there is a […]
Sustainable Business Network is parterning with The Sustainable Fashion Collaborative (SFC) at the launch of their new venture! Join us at Urbano in Jamaica Plain for a trendy evening of sustainable fashion, and learn the how's and why's of using sustainable production in fashion. At this event, you'll also enjoy refreshments and wine sponsored by a range […]
Tim DeChrisopher, whose bids on oil and gas leases disrupted an auction and cost him two years in prison, and members of the Westborough 8, students who chained themselves together to protest the Keystone XL pipeline, will lead a discussion. As this is a fund-raiser to help pay the students' legal costs, a $25 dollar […]
Archipelago Town-lines: an app proposing a new urban growth model gleaned from an architect's traveling notes. Three "archipelago-towns"--Berlin, Beirut, Venice--reveal their hidden urban geometry, their rites and culture, and the possible future of urban growth and de-growth. A work by Conrad-Bercah, architect.
The event is a business breakfast and interactive panel discussion on climate change risks for Boston’s small business community. Sponsored by The American Sustainable Business Council, Climate Action Liaison Coalition, & Sustainable Business Network. For more information and to register, click here.
Join Boston's leading climate adaptation experts for an interactive panel discussion on local climate impacts, how small business can prepare for severe weather, and the City of Boston's plans to protect property, road access, and municipal services. Tickets now available! Doors will open at 7:30am. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8059308609
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