April 22, 2014
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on KTMB celebrates Earth Day at Lenz Elementary
Happy Earth Day! Today, I visited Lenz Elementary for their “Waste Free Lunch Challenge.” Lenz Elementary parents formed a green team to increase students’ awareness of waste reduction, recycling and stewardship of the Earth. Students were encouraged to pack a “waste free” … Continue reading
March 26, 2014
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on GREENevada organizations receive USGBC awards
The United States Green Building Council – Nevada Chapter recognized several GREENevada organizations with LEEDership Awards in 2013. The awards program encourages and recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations for their contributions within Nevada. It also serves to increase public awareness of … Continue reading
February 27, 2014
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Black Rock Solar field trip to study solar, culture
What do you get when you combine shining sun, wide open Nevada lands and enthusiastic 12-year-olds? Only the best classroom ever! About 50 students from Hunter Lake Elementary School made the 40-minute trip from Reno to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe … Continue reading
February 20, 2014
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on “Go All In” – A vision of a 100% renewable energy Nevada
David Gibson of GREENevada’s Envirolution recently discussed the importance of Climate change issues in northern Nevada with NCARE, a Resource for Clean Energy Information in Nevada. Read the full interview here. Climate change demands response at all levels. In the lack … Continue reading
February 13, 2014
by Celeste Tinajero
Comments Off on Idle Free Schools for Washoe County
In the fall of 2013, ACE and its partners in GREENevada, with support from the Washoe County Health District Air Quality Management Division (AQMD), launched a campaign called Idle Free Schools for Washoe County. Washoe County is the county surrounding … Continue reading