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Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience

GreenBiz

Orlando's journey to accelerate sustainability and resilience. I'm also a social entrepreneur, community organizer and now director of sustainability and resilience for the city of Orlando. Chris Castro. Thu, 03/11/2021 - 01:00. I’m a second-generation Cuban-American from Miami.

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Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice

GreenBiz

In recent years, Trees Forever has endeavored to put equity at the center of their work through training and education, although Berckes admits that a lot more work must be done. Urban trees don’t just store carbon, they reduce stormwater, they improve air, they provide energy savings in terms of heating and cooling.

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Climate Resilient Schools – SFF2023

Green Technology

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? California’s K-12 schools are a critical leverage point for achieving California’s state decarbonization and resilience goals. and many more.

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2024 Leadership Award Winners: Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit

Green Technology

TEC plays a pivotal role in helping schools and public agencies achieve a resilient, reliable, and affordable energy future through a multi-faceted approach that includes program implementation, workforce development, and education initiatives.

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Importance of Sustainable Water Management Practices in Urban Areas

Hydrogen Fuel News

Moreover, educating the public on the importance of water conservation and encouraging mindful water usage are essential steps in tackling this issue. By capturing rainwater, cities can rely less on traditional water sources and become more resilient to water shortages.

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Earth Day goes big & virtual again

Greenability Magazine

Starting Small: Simple Steps to a More Sustainable Lifestyle – The Resilient Activist. Stormwater Sunday Earth Day Celebration , The Little Red Hen’s Community Garden puppet show, 2400 E. Interwoven: An Earth Month Retreat – The Resilient Activist. Sunday, April 18. Saturday, April 24. Sunday, April 25.

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Plan It Native landscape conference goes virtual

Greenability Magazine

Their extensive root systems retain more water than traditional lawns, which reduces stormwater run-off, mitigates flooding and traps significant amounts of carbon. Native plants are critical to our natural system, supporting the butterflies, birds, bees and other insects that pollinate our food system.