Friday, December 3, 2010
Hybrid Ferry To Service Statue Of Liberty, Ellis Island.
Popular Science (12/2, Beck) reports, "Statue Cruises, which provides ferry service to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, has signed an agreement with Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Connecticut to create the world's first hybrid ferry that runs on hydrogen, solar and wind power." The new ferry, which is expected to be ready by spring, is "capable of carrying 600 passengers, will be equipped with hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels and wind turbines. A proton exchange membrane fuel cell will turn hydrogen into electricity, though the Hornblower will also house Tier 2 diesel engines." In addition to power supply, "developers also plan to include as many eco-friendly materials as possible in the construction of the vessel, including recycled glass countertops, LED lighting, and aluminum wall coverings in place of wallpaper."
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
More Students Adding Environmental, Sustainability Elements To Studies.
Crain's Detroit Business (11/22, Benedetti) reported, "More undergraduate and graduate students are adding an environmental or sustainability element to their educational plans -- or honing in on it as a major." At the University of Michigan, for example, "undergraduate enrollment in [its] Program in the Environment initiative has more than doubled since 2005. ... And its School of Natural Resources and Environment has seen an 83 percent jump in its master's program enrollment." According to the university, "dual degrees in engineering, law and business fuel the growth." Carol Miller, chairwoman of Wayne State University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, reported similar interest. "Typically, these students are practicing engineers who want to supplement their existing knowledge and be more marketable but aren't willing to commit to the demands of a graduate degree," she explained. Miller detailed some of WSU's programs, including "sustainability components in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in civil and environmental engineering."
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Committees!
Sign up for a GREEN Project Committee:
- Fund-raising: Olivia Dougherty Project Lead
- Greenhouse: Rachael Lemmler Project Lead
- Composting: Erin Espinosa Project Lead
Friday, November 12, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Carpool Day! Friday, Nov. 5th
Share a ride. Save the Earth. Win some Dunkin Donuts.
Friday, November 5th is CARPOOL DAY at Medway High School.
Anyone that carpools that day can put their name in a drawing to win a Dunkin Donuts gift card. Riding the bus counts too since that is the ultimate carpool.
Friday, November 5th is CARPOOL DAY at Medway High School.
Anyone that carpools that day can put their name in a drawing to win a Dunkin Donuts gift card. Riding the bus counts too since that is the ultimate carpool.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Congratulations Officers!
Congratulations to our new 2010/2011 officers!
President - Erin Espinosa
Vice-President - Kristie Herman
Treasurer - Olivia Dougherty
Secretary - Breanne Kenney
As we establish definite projects for the year we will need Project Leads, so if you still have your eye on a leadership position, speak up as those opportunities arise.
President - Erin Espinosa
Vice-President - Kristie Herman
Treasurer - Olivia Dougherty
Secretary - Breanne Kenney
As we establish definite projects for the year we will need Project Leads, so if you still have your eye on a leadership position, speak up as those opportunities arise.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Fall Festival Fundraiser at the Farm
Please join us on the Farm for our Fall Festival Fundraiser!
Sunday, October 17th11:00am - 2:00pm
Medway Community Farm
50 Winthrop Street
Medway, MA 02053
www.medwaycommunityfarm.org
Entry Fee: $5.00 per Family
Sunday, October 17th11:00am - 2:00pm
Medway Community Farm
50 Winthrop Street
Medway, MA 02053
www.medwaycommunityfarm.org
Entry Fee: $5.00 per Family
Children’s activities
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Planned Sustainable City by 2015
Planned Sustainable City Could Be Complete By 2015.
New Scientist (10/11, Knight) reported on PlanIT Valley, a planned city in Portugal that "is aiming to be an environmentally sustainable city. And, just like an organism, it will have a brain: a central computer that regulates everything from its water use to energy consumption." Living PlanIT CEO Steven Lewis described the design as "urban metabolism." While similar projects are planned around the world, "this could be the first to be fully built - by 2015 - and could open its doors as early as next year." Simon Joss of the UK's University of Westminster said "the 2015 completion date may be optimistic, and that the project's success cannot be determined until people move in." However, "the city's technologies could be retrofitted to existing towns," something Joss said "would be a good idea."
Popular Science (10/11, Boyle) reports, "In addition to the brain, the city has several other body-esque functions: A renal system of reeds and bamboo that filters water; a digestive system that involves dishwasher-sized contraptions that process human waste and food to produce biofuel; and even a visual sensing system that can track lost kids and connect them with their parents. Special apps will inform residents about traffic and other local issues." Efficiency and resource reuse are major focuses of the project, and "buildings are designed as hexagons to maximize space." The article comments, "It's nothing if not ambitious, and critics point out that significant funding obstacles remain - the project needs to raise around $10 billion more, according to one estimate."
(from First Bell engineering mailing list)
New Scientist (10/11, Knight) reported on PlanIT Valley, a planned city in Portugal that "is aiming to be an environmentally sustainable city. And, just like an organism, it will have a brain: a central computer that regulates everything from its water use to energy consumption." Living PlanIT CEO Steven Lewis described the design as "urban metabolism." While similar projects are planned around the world, "this could be the first to be fully built - by 2015 - and could open its doors as early as next year." Simon Joss of the UK's University of Westminster said "the 2015 completion date may be optimistic, and that the project's success cannot be determined until people move in." However, "the city's technologies could be retrofitted to existing towns," something Joss said "would be a good idea."
Popular Science (10/11, Boyle) reports, "In addition to the brain, the city has several other body-esque functions: A renal system of reeds and bamboo that filters water; a digestive system that involves dishwasher-sized contraptions that process human waste and food to produce biofuel; and even a visual sensing system that can track lost kids and connect them with their parents. Special apps will inform residents about traffic and other local issues." Efficiency and resource reuse are major focuses of the project, and "buildings are designed as hexagons to maximize space." The article comments, "It's nothing if not ambitious, and critics point out that significant funding obstacles remain - the project needs to raise around $10 billion more, according to one estimate."
(from First Bell engineering mailing list)
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