Boise State University Sustainability Education

Continuing our September back to school theme, I discuss the genesis and current status of sustainability education at Boise State University with Professor Scott Lowe. Our conversation covers the history of sustainability in higher education and Boise State’s three primary sustainability programs, the Environmental Studies undergraduate degree, the Sustainability Minor in the Department of Economics, and the Responsible Business Initiative.

Scott Lowe, Professor of Economics and Environmental Studies Program Director at Boise State University

My interview with Professor Lowe aired on Radio Boise Tuesday September 27th. You can listen to current shows by tuning in Tuesdays @ 3 PM on 89.9 FM or 93.5 FM in the Treasure Valley. Or stream online @ http://www.radioboise.org. A podcast of our interview is available below.

 

 

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Sustainability at Riverstone International School

We continue our Back to School theme today with a conversation with Blake Schnebly from SustainingUS a local sustainability consulting firm. Blake has been working with Riverstone International School to develop and evolve their sustainability programming and has had quite a few successes. We’ll discuss everything from native plantings to energy savings, to systemic sustainability.

As always you can catch the show by tuning in Tuesdays @ 3 PM on 89.9 FM or 93.5 FM in the
Treasure Valley. Or stream us online @ http://www.radioboise.org.

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Green Apple Day of Service, with Brady Barkdull

Green Apple Day of Service is a catalyst for people who want to take action, organize community resources and complete a service project that will have a positive impact on their local school environment and beyond. Today, I speak with Brady Barkdull, Project Manager with Snake River Builders and Board Member with USGBC Wyoming. Brady shares his experience using the Green Apple Day of Service online platform and resources to organize successful school improvement projects in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming.

My interview with Brady aired on Radio Boise Tuesday September 6th. You can listen to current shows by tuning in Tuesdays @ 3 PM on 89.9 FM or 93.5 FM in the Treasure Valley. Or stream online @ http://www.radioboise.org. A podcast of our interview is available using the player below.

 

 

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