Green Education Network does not at this time have a final position on every aspect of this important debate, except to say we conclude that neither land nor crops grown for consumption as food by humans should be converted to ethanol fuel production on a massive scale. However…
Catastrophic November:Â
All Incumbents Voted Out
by Green Education Network Chairman and CEO Gregory Hilbert
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I hope to God I am able to open the eyes of the many good people on Care2 and elsewhere who are calling for a WHOLESALE house-cleaning of Congress in the November 2010 elections, most especially those heaping criticism on Obama. The consequence of [...]
Green Education Network Chairman & CEO Gregory Hilbert announced today that GEN has joined a Care2 call for a 2010 MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC (and capitols in all 50 states), to demand restoration of government of, by and for the people.
Green Education Network Chairman and CEO Gregory Hilbert begs all to sign worldwide AVAAZ.org petition even long after the Copenhagen failure he predicts, to tell posterity we were not among those now forsaking the untold millions who will suffer horrors in consequence of that failure.
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The video and information below is from the San Francisco Permaculture Guild. CLICK HERE to visit the Guild’s site.Permaculture is about designing ecological human habitats and production systems. It is a land use and community building system which strives for the harmonious integration of human dwellings, microclimate, annual and perennial plants, animals, soils, and water [...]
Green Education Network January 2010 update of 2009 Earth Matters radio setback by CEO Gregory Hilbert: HERE WE ARE, THANKS TO YOU AND YOU AND YOU AND OTHERS LIKE YOU!
Green Education Network urges you to view the  two-minute video about 350.org right here on GEN, and key information from the 350.org website. NOTE: Current carbon level is 390!
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Dear World,
This is an invitation to help build a movement–to take one day and use it to stop the climate crisis. On October 24, we will stand together [...]
As of June 22, 2009, U.S. population was 306,731,155. World population was 6,788,199,388, increasing by 2.3 every second.
Overpopulation is a condition where an organism’s numbers exceed the carrying capacity of its habitat. In common parlance, the term usually refers to the relationship between the human population and its environment, the Earth.[1]
Overpopulation does not depend only [...]
Conservation International: “We believe that the Earth’s natural heritage must be maintained if future generations are to thrive spiritually, culturally, and economically. Our mission is to conserve the Earth’s living heritage – our global biodiversity – and to demonstrate that human societies are able to live harmoniously with nature.”  Click Here to Visit the Conservation [...]
Our friends at Ethical Expeditions (click here to visit) alerted us to this commencement address of Paul Hawken at the University of Portland on May 3, 2009. We urge you to click on the following link to read it: http://api.ning.com/files/LEHjgEOx2*2RVIhRQc0YK62kBqwNqfb2koThfs4y9j6xkL6UYW24vD7czs4-rH65EhnVBJ4A2D6dVggCV6NNPERRfbox2axD/UofP_Commencement_05.03.09.pdf
MeetTheGreens.org is a new kids’ guide to looking after the planet. Kids can watch The GREENS’ cartoon adventures and discover related green games, news, downloads, a blog, action tips, links, and much more. This innovative, Web-only project comes from WGBH in Boston, the producer of shows like ZOOM, ARTHUR, Frontline & NOVA. Click Here to [...]
American Community Gardening Association Celebrates 30 years of Growing Healthy, Sustainable Cities
ACGA celebrates its 30th anniversary August 6-9, 2009, with its Annual Membership Conference at the organization’s national headquarters in the Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio.
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This exciting conference brings together hundreds of individuals from
across the United States, Canada, and abroad, who are engaged in all
aspects [...]
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Eco Kids Online http://www.ecokids.ca
Discover cool things about science and nature, wildlife, environmental issues and more through games and activities.
Environmental Education for Kids! (EEK!)http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/eek/
Lots of information and ideas about the earth, animals, and other neat stuff including what kinds of jobs are available for people interested in the environment.Â
FEMA for Kids http://www.fema.gov/kids/
The Federal [...]
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Community Gardens are a great idea and increasingly popular for many good reasons! Growing your own food locally conserves energy compared to buying food shipped thousands of miles to stores and thus requiring the burning of a lot of petroleum. So, community gardens are good for Mother Earth. That’s good for you too, but there are many more reasons: It’s [...]
Biotechnology is technology based on biology, especially when used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity defines biotechnology as:[1]
Any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms, or derivatives thereof, to make or modify products or processes for specific use.
Biotechnology is often used to refer to genetic engineering technology of [...]
Green Education Network highly recommends the Great Lakes Information Network website for information and resources specific to Great Lakes Environment, Ecology, and Sustainable Development. Click here to open GLIN in a new window!
The Laurentian Great Lakes are a chain of freshwater lakes located in eastern North America, on the Canada – United States border. Consisting of Lakes [...]
Ecosystems
Careful preservation and protection and management of our natural resources will help sustain our environment for future generations. On this page and many others on Green Education Network, you can learn the principles of energy, soil, and water conservation. You can also learn ways to prevent pollution and practice environmental stewardship.
Click Here for Adopt Your [...]
Environmental Basics: Climate Change or Global WarmingÂ
The term climate change is often used interchangeably with the term global warming, but according to the National Academy of Sciences, “the phrase ‘climate change’ is growing in preferred use to ‘global warming’ because it helps convey that there are [other] changes in addition to rising temperatures.”
Climate change [...]
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Rain is liquid precipitation. On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface. Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and [...]
DAISY’S MAGIC GARDEN
An Original Story for Our Times, by Green Education Network Publisher Forrest Stone
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Once upon a time there was a farmer. On the farm were cows, chickens, and sheep. These animals gave milk, eggs, and wool. The farmer also grew corn, beans, peas, and other crops. “It is hard work to take care [...]
Agriculture refers to the production of food and goods through farming and forestry. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants (i.e. crops) creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. At right: Rice farming. The study [...]
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Peak oil is the point in time when the maximum rate of global petroleum extraction is reached, after which the rate of production enters terminal decline. The concept is based on the observed production rates of individual oil wells, and the combined production rate of a field of related oil wells. The aggregate production rate [...]
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Click Here to Visit the Park’s Seed and Nursery Store
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Green Education Network is happy to provide a FREE, Honorary Award or Recognition Certificate for any meaningful activity or project undertaken by a teacher, classroom, school or organization that relates to the Mission of Green Education Network.Â
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Free Certificates are provided in the form of a PDF you can [...]
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Teaching resources – Click at left for lesson plans and activities from EPA and many other sources, grouped by topic
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