Links to Websites, Articles, Blogs, etc

One definition of "sustainability"...

The traditional definition of sustainability calls for policies and strategies that meet society’s present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

The 1970 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) formally established as a national goal the creation and maintenance of conditions under which humans and nature “can exist in productive harmony, and fulfill the social, economic and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans” [emphasis added].

US Green Building Council- For information on LEED or (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design); the USGBC was the developer of this 3rd party certification program...

Links to Organizations and Events

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) site for Sustainability

UTPA Office of Sustainability- The University Sustainability Council is a division of Business Affairs, located on 1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX, Phone (956) 665-3030

RGV Sustainability Council-Membership is comprised of public and private organizations from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties.  Their goal.. to save energy and make sustainability a priority in their operations...

RGV Sustainability Council hosts its 2nd Annual Energy Efficiency Conference and EXPO at the UTB-TSC ITEC Center, on March 18, 2011 from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  Looks like a lot of very knowledgeable presenters...