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ACCO CLIMATE FUNDAMENTALS ACADEMY
May 24 & 25 | MIT
This workshop will provide participants with a foundation for understanding greenhouse gas emissions and related reporting and disclosure frameworks, strategies for engaging stakeholders and leading organizational change, assessing the legal and policy landscape and examining the economic implications of climate change. Participants will learn about specific initiatives in their localities, states and regions, as well as relevant national and international activity. MIT in partnership with ACCO is offering a 20% discount on registration. Use promo code CFA-Discount-MIT when prompted. More info and registration >> 

NEEP SUMMIT
June 13-14
Omni Mount
Washington Resort
Bretton Woods, NH
This annual meeting is sponsored by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership. More info & registration >>

HIGHEST SPIKE
IN CO2 EVER
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii measured an increase of 3.05 parts per million of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere in 2015. This was the largest year to year increase observed in the most important greenhouse gas since the observatory started collecting measurements 56 years ago. Other data shows that CO2 levels are now higher than any time in human history. 2015 was also the fourth year in a row that CO2 levels increased by more than 2.0 ppm. The rate of increase in atmospheric CO2 has been accelerating in recent years. Increases in atmospheric CO2 are largely the result of burning fossil fuels. (source: Mashable, 3/10/16)  

FRESH POND
KIDS' WALKS
These are casual nature explorations, designed for young kids and their parents/caretakers, and play in our urban wild! Please come dressed ready for the weather (and in clothes that are OK to get a bit dirty).
When: Fridays 9-10AM
Where: Fresh Pond (additional information upon registration)
Please register for parking and meeting information with Catherine Pedemonti.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ENERGY PRIZE UPDATE
On April 20th, the City of Cambridge took part in the Cambridge Science Festival, a multi-day event within the city that celebrates science, technology, engineering, art and math in Cambridge and New England, as well as their impact on the global community. Hear more >>

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Kristen Middleton
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Cambridge Green Schools Initiative