I have a Masters in Natural Resource Law from University of Denver Law with two specializations, one in Environmental Law & Policy, and the second in Sustainable Development & Renewable Energy. I am especially interested in energy and environmental public policy.

Could Algae be the New Corn?

By Julia Verdi on March 19, 2010 12 Comments algae, algae-based biofuel, biofuel, brackish, CO2, corn, corn based ethanol, corn-based biofuel, efficient, energy, environment, feedstock, food vs. fuel, fresh water, greenhouse gas emissions, high energy density, oil-producing lipids, salty water, sewage, solar;, sunlight, transportation sector, United States, vehicles, waste, wind

Studies show that corn based ethanol may nearly double greenhouse gas emissions instead of reducing them. Does Algae pose the same risks as corn? Are biofuels the wrong way to go when it comes to identifying fuel sources?

2009-2010 Women’s Environmental Council Scholarship Program

By Julia Verdi on December 13, 2009 Comments Off on 2009-2010 Women’s Environmental Council Scholarship Program

The Women’s Environmental Council has three chapters in Southern California – Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. To achieve the goal to support women who are preparing to pursue careers in the environmental field, the council offers scholarships to women attending institutes of higher learning in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The scholarship can be used for any aspect of education, including books, tuition, research and housing.

Download The Green Equity Toolkit on Advancing Race, Gender and Economic Equity in the Green Economy

By Julia Verdi on November 27, 2009 1 Comment Applied Research Center, bias, Communities of color, community organizers, contracting, disadvantaged communities, economic equity, employment barriers, equity, equity strategies, gender, gender equity, gender parity, governments, green collar job, green economy, green entrepreneurship, green equity, Green Equity Toolkit, green jobs, green project planning, green retrofit ordinance, Greening Los Angeles, inclusion, jobs, labor, municipal buildings, race, Race parity, racial equity, racial justice, safe workplaces

The Green Equity Toolkit is a 44 page free downloadable document developed by the Applied Research Center , in conjunction with several organizational allies. The toolkit includes Principles, Goals, Outcomes, Strategies, Success Indicators and examples for making race, gender and economic equity a priority in green-collar job creation.