Inspired by INTO THE COLD’s Sebastian Copeland, on the weekend of February 18 – 20 a dozen teams in Atlanta will join an international community of filmmakers to compete in a whirlwind competition to create a film that draws attention to the environmental challenges facing our planet.
Atlanta is one of only 8 cities on the planet hosting a LIVE in-person premier screening.   Come watch this unpredictable line-up of dynamic shorts made by Atlanta’s most adventurous filmmakers.
48 Go Green Teams include:
Creative Studios of Atlanta, Ken Feinberg
DFJ Productions, Josh Lawrence
doactcrazy, David Fugate
FUGO …

28 ways to make a LEED platinum building – Construction Week Online
The ASHRAE headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia in the US has been awarded a LEED Platinum rating, the highest certification available. MEP Middle East takes a closer look at the project as a landmark case study in green building.
As an innovator in energy-efficient technology, ASHRAE felt its headquarters should serve as a showcase of sustainability. “The resulting design truly reflects that sentiment, as well as how ASHRAE standards and guidelines can be put into practice to result in a high-performance …

The Pulse of the Planet Kids’ Science Challenge asks kids (Grades 3 through 6) to propose an original question, problem or experiment that relates to three fields of scientific inquiry or engineering: bio-inspired design, sports on Mars, and detective or forensic science. The entries judged in each field to be the most original will win the Grand Prize for that field – a visit with the scientist or engineer to collaborate on the question or problem proposed, along with possible appearances in Kids’ Science Challenge videos and Pulse of the Planet …

Green Life Expo

Friday, Jan 29, 2010

Join us for the first ever Green Life Expo in Beautiful downtown Athens, Georgia!
There are so many opportunities for us to implement more earth-friendly routines in our daily lives. At the Green Life Expo you’ll discover ways you can reduce your carbon footprint while implementing environmentally responsible practices. Learn how conserving resources saves you money, and how small changes by your family or organization can make a big impact.
Athens made Popular Science magazine’s list of the 50 greenest cities in the nation, …

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Go Green!
Enjoy eco-friendly networking with Atlanta Business Chronicle at the Environmental Awards breakfast on Friday, March 26th from 7:30- 9:30 a.m. And, what better place to honor the people and companies who are conserving our natural resources than the Georgia Aquarium?  We’ll honor those who are curbing pollution, developing new products, supporting environmental initiatives and spreading the green word through marketing and education.  Winners and finalists will be honored at the breakfast and featured in the March 26th issue of the Chronicle in a special section dedicated to the …

The 2009 Georgia Solar Festival will kick off on October 2 with Hands On Solar Day, where metro Atlanta students will gather to learn about the next generation of solar power and its potential to transform Georgia’s environment and economy.  On October 3, the Solar Tour will showcase homes and businesses throughout the metro area that rely on clean, alternative energy, inspiring and educating the public about emerging technology and resources to harness the sun.  In conjunction with the Solar Tour, Hotober Fest, powered by GSEA, promises to be a …

EarthShare Georgia provides simple and smart ways for companies and their employees to care for the environment 365 days a year. Annual Earth Day events provide an opportunity for our business partners to connect to the environmental organizations we help support, promoting environmental stewardship, volunteerism, and creative corporate philanthropy.
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