Ensuring the Future by Acting in the Present
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Archive for August, 2008Disturbing Signs of Climate Change: How much longer can we ignore the obvious?Each time I listen to the news, I am reminded of how little the American public really understands about the situation we find ourselves in at this point in history. What more evidence do we need to wake ourselves up… thousands of top international scientists tell us that all of our ecosystems are in decline, [...]
Let’s Talk Trash! SCH visits a recycling plantToday, I took a tour of the FCR Recycling Processing Center in Camden. Joining me were Ari Messinger from the Mayor’s office and Steve Musilli, Director of CH Public Works. We pulled up to the huge facility and actually saw the Republic trucks delivering Cherry Hill’s recycling to the facility! I looked for evidence of [...]
SCH in Action: Update on No Idling/Clean Air Community InitiativeYesterday, Melinda Dower from the Diesel Risk Reduction Team at NJ Department of Environmental Protection, sat down with members of the SCH No Idling/Clean Air Community Task Force to hear first hand the dangers of vehicle idling. Representatives from many Cherry Hill stakeholder groups actively participated in the session, which focused on how our community [...]
We need sustainable standards so consumers know what to buy.One of the biggest obstacles green consumers — or green “wanna-bees” — face is knowing what’s really “green” and what’s just being hyped, or greenwashed, so businesses can make a buck. A recent poll shows just how confused consumers are. Called Eco Pulse, the national study, which was reported in Brand Week, asked shoppers open-ended and multiple-choice questions about [...]
Scientists: U.S. not prepared for severe weather, climate changeHeavyweights in the scientific community are not waiting until the November election. They are warning the next residents of the White House and Congress that the U.S. needs to just about double its budget on weather and climate change research, research they say impacts everything from health and safety to transportation and national security. Scientists [...]
Greening the college application processCollege-bound students now have one more factor to consider when poring over thick guide books: How “green” is their dream school? Two popular college guide books introduced an environmental feature this year, allowing students to consider ratings and evaluations of the green practices, policies and course offerings of American universities. Other factors traditionally considered by [...]
Another Sign of Unsustainability: More Ocean Dead ZonesHow much more evidence do we need that every single ecosystem on our planet is in decline due to our unsustainable practices? How long will it take for us to understand that we are living outside the limits of our natural world? Every system has its limits and our kids will suffer the consequences of [...]
What Does the Future Hold?In 2009, SCH will be gearing up for Future Search – a huge two-day conference involving many of Cherry Hill’s internal and external stakeholders and, of course, members of SCH. Through this comprehensive, professionally facilitated brainstorm and planning symposium, we will work together to choose a future and set one-, five- and ten-year sustainability goals. [...]
SCH in Action: Update on No Idling/Clean Air Community InitiativeCherry Hill moves slowly to reduce motor vehicle idling This headline from this morning’s Courier Post illustrates the story of how CH Township and SCH are methodically working towards a strategic plan to educate the community about the existing No Idling law in the state of NJ. While Town Council passed the No Idling resolution [...]
SCH in Action: Movie NightLast night over 50 community members braved the dramatic thunder and lightning storm to join SCH for a screening of the award winning documentary, The 11th Hour. We had planned to show the film outdoors under the stars on the municipal ball field, but quickly changed our minds with the first rain drop! The group [...]
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