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."

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."

Committees!

Sign up for a GREEN Project Committee:

• Fund-raising: Olivia Dougherty Project Lead
• Greenhouse: Rachael Lemmler Project Lead
• Composting: Erin Espinosa Project Lead

StopWaste.Org Educational Videos

Great site for GREEN service learning in schools!

StopWaste.Org Educational Videos

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.

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.

COOL IT - Official US Theatrical Trailer in HD

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