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The Resource Center organizes resources around 7 green economy “Sectors” and 7 “Topics.”
Search by sector or by topic, or across all sectors and/or all topics. Or search by keyword at the top right of this page.
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How are the Resources Organized?
What are the Criteria?
Resources that are included in the SEED Center have been reviewed by the TAG and meet the following criteria:
- Accessible and available for colleges to model and/or customize to their local labor markets
- Not to be used as a means to market individual consultants or their products to AACC members
- Promote colleges becoming generally more innovative
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Energy Literacy Videos & Guide
The Energy Literacy Initiative produced the Energy Literacy Video Series and the Energy Literacy Quick Start Guide aligned with the Department of Energy’s, Energy Literacy: Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts for Energy Education Framework. The videos help to engage students on the 7 Principles of energy outlined in the Framework.
The framework, lessons and guides are aligned to Common Core Standards and the Next Generation of Science Standards. The new Energy Literacy Video series and guides are a collaborative project with DOE, American Geosciences Institute, and the National Center for Science Education.
Environmental Performance Index
The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a resources that ranks countries across the globe on how well they perform with high-priority environmental issues. The two areas they are graded in are: protection of human health from environmental harm and protection of ecosystems. In addition to an interactive map of results and a break down of many of the environmental issues countries are graded on (water and sanitation, energy, air quality, etc.), educators and students will also find access to news articles, case studies and blogs on related topics.
Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment Report
The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment Report (GTR) is produced by the Renewable Energy Policy Network and provides an overview of renewable energy market, industry, investment and policy developments worldwide.
Green and Sustainability Jobs and Career Resources
This article, on the state of green careers, provides information and resources for educators and students on current sustainable career trends and projections. Links to websites featuring sustainability related job offerings, disciplinary based sustainability associations, higher education consortia, and career pathways for students are included.
Green Transition Scoreboard Report: Breakdowns Driving Breakthroughs
The Green Transition Scoreboard Report covers investments on Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Life Systems, Green Construction, and Corporate Green R&D, with a focus on water. Life Systems, a new category this year, tracks the system-wide interconnections among efficiency, information and digitization, energy, water, food, education and, health. The report also tracks investment in renewable energy, showing that the $6.22 trillion invested in the global “green” transition since 2007 puts the world on track to meet the 2020 goal to effectively scale innovations while reducing the cost of green technologies.
Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative
This initiative focuses on reducing Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil and shifts the state to a more sustainable energy system. In so doing, high-wage jobs and economic opportunities are being created for the people of Hawaii. The current focus is to establish a sustainable alternative-fuel strategy to help reduce Hawaii’s dependence on imported oil. In addition, this initiative covers topics such as: energy efficiency initiatives for homes, businesses and in transportation; renewable energy sources; plus news, reports and other resources for a better understanding of the state’s shift towards sustainability.
Hydropower Market Report
Hydropower has been providing clean reliable power for over one hundred years, but prior to this report, there has been no systematic documentation. This report provides industry and policy makers with a quantitative baseline on distribution, capabilities, and status. Topics covered in the report include: a description of the existing hydropower fleet, development trends, performance metrics, pumped storage information, supply chain tends, policy and market drivers, and future projects.
Jobs 21! Good Jobs for the 21st Century
Organized by the BlueGreen Alliance, Jobs21! provides resources for job seekers and students interested in the future of the employment market as it relates to bettering the environment while improving economic sustainability. News articles and publications are provided on a wealth of topics, including: infrastructure, green schools, energy efficiency, transportation, recycling, and internet services.
Making Sense of Climate Science Denial
Useful for both educators and students, this free online course provides information about climate change and educates on the psychology of climate science denial. To promote open communication between people of all backgrounds and beliefs, the course includes lectures on climate science, as well as psychology, to help people recognize and understand how common climate myths are formed, and to provide information on how to effectively debunk climate misinformation.
Pearson SEED Store
This resource provides access to additional educational resources from SEED Center partners and corporate sponsors. Pearson is the global leader in education publishing, providing quality educational solutions that span the post-secondary learning spectrum from college and career training through graduate studies and professional training and development. Please explore this bookstore for all your sustainability needs. We’re just getting started, so please keep checking back for updates and new materials.
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