Faktor N – Career and Lifestyle meet Sustainability (International Edition)

Earth Day Photo Contest: Capturing The Beauty of Natural Light

April 19, 2011

At Elemental LED we work every day to conserve the amount of energy the world consumes through artificial light. And we know that LED lighting is the most earth-friendly artificial light source available. This earth day we would like to pay homage to the earth’s own amazing natural light source—the sun! Because when it comes [...]

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School Cones for Japan – A Call to Action

April 16, 2011

Dear Faktor N-Readers, I have just received an email from an AIESEC colleague which I will gladly forward here since I support the cause. He is currently working in Japan and wants to help the children there – but not to tell too much already, I will leave at this short introduction and will place [...]

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Hans Rosling, economic development and the miracle of washing machines (TED)

April 10, 2011

Just now I have found this video of Hans Rosling, the Swedish (sword-eating!) health professor, talking about economic development, energy consumption and the miracle of washing machines. This is definitely worth the watch and it’s only 9 minutes! Let me know what you think of the video!

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MSc in Climate Sciences studies programme – University of Bern, Switzerland

April 7, 2011

4 semesters, 120 European (ECTS) credits Graduate School of Climate Sciences University of Bern, Switzerland Registration deadline for autumn semester: 30 April 2011 Late registrations are accepted until 1 August 2011. A tailor-made curriculum: 8 ECTS compulsory courses: basic knowledge and soft skills. 52 ECTS elective courses: create your own profile by combining courses and [...]

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Master of Science in Sustainability Management in Columbia University, US

April 5, 2011

Learn how to address the pressing and complex issues of environmental and sustainability management. Study with Earth Institute, Columbia University faculty who are leaders in the fields of earth science, engineering and environmental management. Join a unique interdisciplinary community dedicated to making lasting advances in global sustainability practice. Receive practical training, utilizing environmental and sustainable [...]

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Cartoon campaign encourages green lifestyles among EU children

April 4, 2011

(found via EC Website) Today’s children are tomorrow’s consumers and so raising awareness among young people about how to live environmentally sustainable lifestyles can have beneficial future impacts in a wide variety of matters including climate action, water conservation and biodiversity protection. The introduction of LIFE’s new Information and Communication component provided an opportunity for [...]

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Flashmob: I want to ride my bicycle

April 3, 2011

I received this link to a cool bicycle flashmob from a colleague of mine – it’s quite intuitive and short, so I won’t say more and just let you watch the video!

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The US must raise awareness of the threats posed by environmental toxins (Guest Article)

April 3, 2011

Dear Faktor N Readers, this is the first of the guest articles that I will post here. Nick approached me a few weeks ago with an article that I will gladly publish. If you have an idea for an article or want to publish something relevant, feel free to write me at oliver.adria@faktorn.com. Environmental toxins [...]

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Job opportunity: Fundraising Coordinator, The Natural Step Canada (application deadline: April 8, 2011)

April 3, 2011

We’re looking for someone who embodies the spirit of: ‘Show me the Money!’ But of course, in a way that reflects the professional and sustainable face of our non-profit organization. The Fundraising Coordinator will be joining The Natural Step Canada as it rapidly scales up its corporate and foundation fundraising activities. The Fundraising Coordinator’s primary [...]

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