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CERCLA Training: Does Your Company Need It?

You probably know CERCLA (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act) as the Superfund.  It’s a law enacted at the federal level to clean up hazardous waste sites.read more

Six Classes That Will Help You Become More Energy Efficient

Interested in running a more energy-efficient home? Changing your light bulbs and shutting off lights will help—but if you want to go beyond that, you’ll need an understanding of how your home uses energy, as well as the renewable energy sources available and how you can cut your energy use by making more than superficial changes.read more

EPA Training: What You've Always Wanted To Know (But Were Afraid to Ask)

The EPA, or the Environmental Protection Agency, is charged by the Federal government to oversee the regulation of chemicals and pollutants in the air, water, and soil for the purpose of protecting human health and the environment.read more

How to Find an Environmentally Conscious Contracting Company

So you want your next house to be sustainable, with a reliance on renewable energy and a tiny carbon footprint.  It’s a great idea, but unless you’re in the construction business, you can’t do it yourself.read more

Eight Degrees That Will Prepare You For a Green Job

You don’t have to be a scientist to make a positive impact on the environment. Students can find environmentally focused degree programs in a wide range of fields, from Social Science to business, health care to the humanities—and you can do it all online.read more

Four Environmentally Conscious Online Schools

There’s no question—online education, by nature, is green education. By offering some or all of their degrees online, distance learning programs lessen their need for additional buildings and infrastructure to support a larger student base.read more

LEED Certification: What You Need to Know

In 1998, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system to provide nonbiased third-party recognition that a building was constructed using environmentally sound principles that encompass energy and water efficiency, carbon emissions reduction, indoor air quality, and developmental impact.read more

Choosing a Green Degree Program: What to Look For



A green degree may not make you rich. But it’s very likely to lead to a stable, rewarding career working toward lessening our environmental impact—and that’s worth working for.  Environmental regulations affect a diverse range of industries, and if you can keep your company compliant, you’re sure to be in demand.read more

Your Guide to Environmental Education

Education is going green—and it’s the environment that benefits.  As fuel costs and global temperatures rise, there has been an increased emphasis on sustainability and ecological harmony for businesses, contractors and homeowners alike.read more

RCRA Training: What It Is and Why You Need It

Think your company doesn’t need to know about RCRA? Think again. If your company produces hazardous waste, it needs to dispose of it properly—or it could face legal consequences.  Here’s an overview of RCRA regulations—and how training in this area can benefit both employees and companies.read more