Here’s how cities can go completely renewable
The notion of cities switching completely to solar, wind, hydro and other renewable energy sources long has seemed fanciful.
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Northland College divesting oil, coal and gas investments
Northland College in Ashland is cutting ties with the fossil fuel industries that most scientists who study climate say are spurring global climate change
UK: Jo Johnson: student contracts could include ‘legal remedies’
Tough new consumer protection measures could soon be introduced to make it easier for students to sue universities that do not deliver promised levels of teaching.
Education Spending in the Crosshairs
Student aid advocates didn’t find much to like in a House education appropriations bill released last week -- lawmakers removed billions from the Pell Grant surplus while taking no significant steps to improve college access.
Should genetic engineering be used as a tool for conservation?
Researchers are considering ways to use synthetic biology for such conservation goals as eradicating invasive species or strengthening endangered coral.
Elon Musk explains what’s wrong with math class
For any kid who feels bored in math class, Elon Musk sympathizes with you.
A Punishment That Doesn’t Work
A new research paper finds that excess credit hour policies don’t lead to completion, just more student debt.
Can activist investors encourage better carpet recycling?
The challenges on the road to a circular economy are evident within the carpet industry.The U.S. sector produces about 12 billion square feet of carpet and rugs per year.
Students caught in the middle of for-profit college debate ask, ‘What now?’
Rule revisions set to take effect July 1 were put on hold by the Department of Education, offering a reprieve for some institutions that feel maligned but leaving students expecting assistance with loans feeing uncertain about the future.
Facebook in talks with publishers on supporting subscription models
Facebook Inc (FB.O) is in early talks with several news publishers about how its social media site can better support subscription business models,
