Green Jobs, Green Lives:

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Green Jobs, Green Lives What Each of Us Can Do
to Be More Sustainable and Increase Our
Savings By Scott Hewitt Dept. of Chemistry
Biochemistry California State University,
Fullerton Global Warming Teach-In Cal. State
Fullerton
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Millenium Ecosystem Assessment Human activity
is putting such a strain on the natural functions
of Earth that the ability of the planets
ecosytems to sustain future generations can no
longer be taken for granted.
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We have problems Global warming caused in
part by the burning of fossil fuels Running low
on critical resources, fossil fuels not
just for energy high grade copper ore
high grade iron ore potable water These pose
threats to our national security
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What is the solution?
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Build a sustainable or green future.
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Sustainability is About the Connections That Lead
to Health
Healthy People
Jason Hamilton
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Sustainability is about all of our choices and
connections
Formal Education
Investment Choices
Political Choices
Spiritual Life
CommunityInvolvement
Personal Development
Jason Hamilton
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What are U.S. companies already doing? Many
companies have realized that they can increase
profits by being green Reduce costs by
using fewer natural resources Enhance
revenues by having green products Many
companies now hire people to make their companies
more sustainable, even vice presidents
Emergence of Cleantech and green companies
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Sustainability or Sustainable Development Meeting
the needs of the present without compromising
the ability of future generations to meet their
own needs. World Commission on Economic
Development (1987). Our Common Future. England
Oxford University Press.
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What are Obama and Schwarzeneggar
planning? Cut greenhouse gas emissions 80 by
2050 Create millions of green jobs
green companies based on renewables
weatherize, solarize, and rewire America
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What Can Each of Us Do to Be More Sustainable and
Increase Our Savings?
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Faculty Staff Raise awareness and build
capacity Incorporate sustainability throughout
the curriculum Institutionalize
sustainability Provide our students with
opportunities to make a difference now, through
research projects, internships, and service
learning experiences Join a sustainability
committee Join the club Faculty and Staff
for Sustainability
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Students Go Green Learn about
sustainability so that you are better prepared
for the job market classes, web, Take
advantage of opportunities to make a difference
now, through research projects, internships,
service learning experiences, Join a
green student club Environmental
Advocacy Committee Roots and Shoots
Fullerton Critical Mass Project Earth
Environmental Studies Student Association
Geography Club CSUF Cycling Club
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All CSUF Campus Members Go Green Save
Classes! Look for ways to be more sustainable
and reduce costs (reduce paper usage, energy
usage, water usage, waste, ), so that we
dont have to cut more classes, underfund
important programs, let go of part-time
lecturers, turn away more students,
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What Can We Do As Individuals? How Can We
Save ? Focus on reducing our energy
usage our water usage our
consumption our waste
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Transportation walk, bike, carpool, or
take a bus or train live close to work,
public transportation, and places to shop buy
a more fuel-efficient, less-polluting vehicle
cover all errands in one trip reduce the
amount of flying you do
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Home set the thermostat high in summer /
low in winter buy energy efficient
lighting and appliances insulate, make
sure windows are sealed buy energy
efficient windows, doors, furnace, hot water
heater, air conditioner go solar buy a
smaller, energy efficient, green home use low
flow showerheads, faucets, and toilets
drought tolerant landscaping
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Miscellaneous eat less meat, eat locally
grown food pay bills on-line, use both
sides of paper, avoid powerboats,
gasoline-powered yard equipment, recreational
off-road vehicles, fireplaces and wood stoves,
pesticides, fertilizers, and hazardous cleaners
and paints become an environmental advocate
(City Council meetings, League of Conservation
Voters, Sierra Club, ) educate others take
them for a walk on the beach, in the woods, in
the mountains,
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Tomorrow, what will you do to build a
sustainable, green future?
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Acknowledgements Marlene Nang Dr.
Jason Hamilton, Ithaca College CSUF faculty,
staff, students, and administrators My contact
info shewitt_at_fullerton.edu