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Spillover Effects of Voluntary Environmental Programs on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Lessons from Mexico
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Henriques, Irene; Husted, Bryan W.; Montiel, Ivan – Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2013
We compare the environmental performance of voluntary environmental programs (VEPs) with different attributes. Using club theory, we argue that the differential performance of VEPs is due in part to their specific design attributes that will either enhance or diminish their ability to improve both targeted and untargeted environmental impacts. We…
Descriptors: Climate, Conservation (Environment), Pollution, Environmental Standards
Sustainability Smarts: Applying the Core Principles of Sustainability on Campus
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Association of College Unions International (NJ1), 2011
Sustainability, sustainable, green, eco-friendly--these are more than just buzz words. These are words that are now entangled in the daily fabric of life. Kids are learning about sustainability in primary schools, more students are studying environmental concerns in college, and people of all ages are making attempts to be green, from recycling to…
Descriptors: Sustainable Development, Campuses, Sustainability, Educational Principles
Indoor Air Quality Management Program.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD. – 1989
In an effort to provide Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management guidance, Anne Arundel County Public Schools was selected by the Maryland State Department of Education to develop a program that could be used by other school systems. A major goal was to produce a handbook that was "user friendly." Hence, its contents are a mix of history,…
Descriptors: Asbestos, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Standards
Campus Energy Management Programs.
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Pierce, Morris A. – New Directions for Higher Education, 1992
Use of energy-conservation technology and utility rebates can yield millions of dollars in savings and significant environmental benefits. The University of Rochester (New York) will halve its energy use within five years. Its experiences with consumption management, supply management, and student involvement may be useful to other colleges.…
Descriptors: Campus Planning, Case Studies, College Administration, College Role
Identification of the Disadvantaged Areas on the Island of Montreal with a View to Intervention Programmes being Initiated by the School Community.
Depatie, Raymond; And Others – 1974
Federal census district data for 1974 are used to produce a global index showing the relative degree to which each of the census districts of the island of Montreal is disadvantaged. The internal dynamics and characteristics peculiar to the different local communities within are not specified and necessitate additional data sources such as health,…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Census Figures, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged
A Guide to Teaching for Developmentally Disabled Children. Report Number 8171.
Tucker, Dorothy
The guide is intended to help teachers teach mentally handicapped children who have been mainstreamed into preschool, nursery school, or first grade public school classes. Part 1 answers frequently asked questions regarding the definition of mental retardation, realistic expectations, emotional needs, discipline, and teaching approaches. Part 2…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Communication Skills, Community Resources