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Green technologies. Healthy communities. Smart growth. Many people can agree on aspects of a sustainable future… in general. But how can we be sure we’re getting there? How should our businesses and policymaking bodies measure progress and evaluate investments to encourage environmentally sound, socially just and economically successful development? How do we weigh one policy path against another, or compare progress among communities? For example:
Global warming is a massive challenge and opportunity because it invites us to transform our systems of energy production and use, our ways of moving around and the design of our communities. Many of those changes can create more livable, interesting communities!
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Kingston under 20 feet of water. Ooops 18 feet.
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Sustainable Hudson Valley has continued to be a leader in green innovation strategies on a regional and local level. SHV has played an important role in opening community dialogues to deal with the climate crisis. The Kingston Conservation Advisory Council looks forward to collaborating with SHV to move the newly adopted Climate Smart and Green Jobs Community Pledge forward and develop Kingston's green economy.
-- Julie L. Noble, Environmental Educator, City of Kingston
Submitted by hlowengard on Sun, 04/15/2007 - 01:32.
Creating sustainable communities requires new ways of thinking, caring, and working together. Sustainable Hudson Valley provides high quality experiential education including tours, hands-on workshops, visualization and decision tools, and community-based learning such as study circles. We are committed to creating a culture of learning that attracts people and rewards their investment of time and energy .
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