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=Global Warming- Idling Vehicles= > > "As part of Clean School Bus USA's National Idle-Reduction Campaign, > 10 school districts across the U.S. have pledged to improve the health > and safety of kids who ride school buses by promoting engine > idle-reduction policies and practices. In participating with the pilot > program, these school districts are recognizing bus drivers who > successfully reduce idling. Learn about how the Idle-Reduction > Campaign is making an impact in communities. Case studies about these > pilot schools will be posted at this site when completed. > > * N.H. DES Air Resources Division, Concord, NH (R1) > * Air Pollution Control Division, Waterbury, VT (R1) > * Longwood Combined School District, Yaphank, NY (R2) > * Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, > Clearwater, FL (R4) > * Okemos Public Schools, Okemos, MI (R5) > * Ohio Environmental Council, Columbus, OH (R5) > * Howell School District, Howell, MI (R5) > * St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Luling, LA (R6) > * St. Louis Association of Community Organizations (SLACO), St. > Louis, MO (R7) > * Adams 12 Five-Star Schools, Broomfield, CO (R8) " (From Lavey and Weiss below) Here are some citations addressing ways that schools can help stop global warming by reducing their energy usage and other measures: Green Schools Alliance, “The Opportunity: Sustainable Schools” http://www. greenschoolsalliance.org/ opportunity.html; ; Green Schools Alliance, “Take Action! Make the Commitment” http://www. greenschoolsalliance.org/ schools_join.html; Green Schools Alliance, “Results from 2010 Green Cup Challenge” http://www.greencupchallenge. net/results.html; Green Schools Alliance, “2011 Green Cup Challenge Jan. 21st – Feb. 18th” http://www.greencupchallenge. net/ National Education Association, “Curriculum Resources for Earth Day” (2010) http://www.nea.org/tools/ 13513.htm; National Education Association, “NEA’s Green Across America Grants Winners 2010” http://neagreenschools. groupsite.com/discussion/ topic/show/397961 U.S. Department of Education, “Citizenship and Pathways for a Green Economy: Remarks by Under Secretary Martha Kanter at the Sustainability Education Summit” (Sept. 20, 2010) http://www.ed.gov/news/ speeches/citizenship-and- pathways-green-economy- remarks-under-secretary- martha-kanter-sustainab. U.S. Department of Energy, “EnergySmart Schools” http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ buildings/energysmartschools/ about.html; U.S. Department of Energy, “Guide to Operating and Maintaining EnergySmart Schools” http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/ buildings/publications/pdfs/ energysmartschools/ess_o-and- m-guide.pdf My statement to the Chicago City Council on February 14 regarding the Clean Power Ordinance is attached. My statement to the EPA on February 17 regarding proposed regulations of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and refineries is below.
 * Nancy Rotering, nrotering@yahoo.com, Mayor candidate and parent
 * Rhonda Stern, see Ms. Howell for information
 * Alison Ryan, aryan@nssd112.org, Go Green Club Advisor Here is the sample policy: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/ schoolbus/idling_policy.htm
 * Allen Wehner, Edgewood Eco Chair
 * Warren Lavey, WLavey@elpc.org (see Ms. Howell interview/responses in yellow binder 3/4/11 interview) Senior Fellow and Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center. ELPC
 * Adam Weiss, aweiss@elpc.org (intern to Mr. Lavey)

Statement for the U.S. EPA’s Listening Session on Greenhouse Gas Regulation of Power Plants and Refineries, February 17, 2011 I am Warren Lavey, Senior Fellow and Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law & Policy Center. ELPC strongly supports U.S. EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and refineries. Such regulations would promote goals and programs that ELPC has pursued for many years -- increasing clean energy production and jobs; reducing energy demand; and decreasing the harmful emissions from coal plants and refineries. First, c lean energy production is growing in the Midwest, displacing the need for highly polluting coal plants and creating jobs. For example, Illinois passed a landmark renewable energy standard requiring that 25% of Illinois’ electricity be generated from renewable sources by 2025. Recent ELPC studies identified over 100 Illinois companies with 15,000 employees in the wind energy supply chain, as well as over 150 Ohio companies with 9,000 employees working in the wind and solar power industries, and 80 Iowa companies with 2,300 employees working the wind energy supply chain. Next, e nergy efficiency is the fastest, cleanest and cheapest way to meet the nation's energy needs. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio have adopted energy efficiency portfolio standards for utilities. ELPC recently worked with partners and Commonwealth Edison on a three-year plan to install energy-saving technologies, saving $500 million and 16 MW hours of electricity; that is more power than the Fisk and Crawford coal power plants in Chicago generated in the last three years. Additionally, ELPC has been a leader on energy efficient building standards adopted in Midwest states and municipalities. Third, U.S. EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions will decrease other harmful pollutants from power plants and refineries. ELPC reports provide National Research Council estimates that four Chicago-area coal power plants caused over $2 billion in public health costs from premature deaths, cardiovascular illnesses and respiratory harms over the past eight years. Also, ELPC has been working with other organizations to successfully challenge the air pollution permit on the BP refinery in Northwest Indiana. In summary, U.S. EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and refineries will further clean energy and energy efficiency programs in the Midwest, and will spur jobs and public health benefits.

=Drug Usage- Prescription Drug Usage with Teens= Below is a link to a webcast hosted by CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America). It is an hour long but you can pause and return as needed. It has some valuable information regarding drug trends and survey data and the importance of coalitions engaging the community and working with each other to address these trends.
 * Laura Kaufman, LauraKauf5@aol.com, 3/4/11 class speaker for PTAD- website: www.parentstheantidrug.org
 * Highland Park Hospital
 * Narcotics Anonymous
 * Mrs. Owens, Health and Wellness teacher, jowens@nssd112.org
 * Officer Fishman, School police officer (see Ms. Howell for info)

If you are interested in viewing, just click on the link and you can view at any time. No password is needed.

http://www.cadca.org/cadca_tv/ emerging-drug-trends =Under Aged Drinking- How Television Advertisements Influence Under Aged Drinking= > ** Annual Project Sticker Shock Event Fights Underage Drinking ** > The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) will hold its third annual Project Sticker Shock event this April as part of Alcohol Awareness Month. For the Project Sticker Shock event, stickers, window decals, posters and proof of age signs reminding consumers that providing alcohol to minors is illegal will be posted in liquor establishments across the state. > Community leaders, administrators, teachers, parents and students can help spread the message by placing Project Sticker Shock materials in their community. Visit http://www.dontbesorry.org for more information about the event and free materials. Tips on conducting a successful event in your community are available at http://www.dontbesorry.org/ SSmanual.htm. > In Illinois, selling or providing alcohol to a minor is subject to a $2,500 fine; a teen may be sentenced to six months in jail if found possessing alcohol in a public place; and a parent or guardian can spend up to a year in jail for allowing underage drinking to occur in their home. > For questions, call (312) 814-4802 or e-mail ted.penesis@illinois.gov. >
 * Laura Kaufman, LauraKauf5@aol.com, 3/4/11 class speaker for PTAD- website: www.parentstheantidrug.org
 * Highland Park High School
 * Alcoholics Anonymous
 * Officer Fishman, School police officer (see Ms. Howell for info)
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 * ** ILCC **