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Week of March 11, 2013

March 13^th - Dr. Libby Jewett, NOAA - This seminar is a part of the 2013 Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series. This event will be held on Wednesday at 3:30pm at BFL 1101, at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory.

March 24^th Deadline for Applications - . The following internship positions are available: Environmentally Preferable Procurement, Education and Outreach; Green Office Education and Outreach; and Measurement and Assessment.

April 15^th - 16^th - - Colleges and universities are incubators of innovation, tackling the biggest challenges of society through creative means. The 2013 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference provides the setting to learn, share and explore how campuses are using their passion for innovation to develop technologies, infrastructure, programs and curricula that address the world's most pressing sustainability challenges.

April 27^th - - The annual conference addresses the impact of individuals and communities on the environment and actions that individuals and communities can take to positively impact the environment and create a more sustainable world. The conference is designed to raise awareness among students, faculty and staff about environmental topics, issues and solutions. Each year members of the campus community gather to hear presentations from faculty, students and environmental leaders in the Baltimore region.

  State of Maryland News

March 12^th - 24^th - . The vital role of earth's rivers in human survival and their vulnerability in the changing global environment is theme of the 2013 Festival. The locations for the screening of films that make up the festival, will be held at a variety of venues in the DC Metro area, including several in Maryland.

(Maryland Department of the Environment Press Release, 3/6/13)

(Reported by WBAL-TV, 3/5/13)

(Office of Governor Martin O'Malley Press Release, 3/4/13)

(Maryland Department of the Environment Press Release, 3/4/13)

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 National and International News

March 23^rd at 8:30pm - - The World Wildlife Federation is calling for people across the world to take part in Earth Hour 2013 - the biggest switch-off in history. Hundreds of millions of people across the globe are expected to turn off their lights for an hour, to show they care about the future of our planet. Last year's Earth Hour saw a staggering 6,950 towns and cities in more than 152 countries take part in what has become a global movement. From a single domestic light bulb to giant iconic illuminations such as Big Ben, the Taj Mahal and the Sydney Opera House, the Earth Hour switch-off can demonstrate a determination to help protect the planet.

(Science Daily - Science News, 3/10/13)

([Chattanooga] Times Free Press - Opinions and Editorials, 3/9/13)

(By Andrea Germanos, CommonDreams.org, 3/8/13)

(By John Upton, Grist.org, 3/8/13)

(By Farron Cousins, DeSmogBlog.com, 3/7/13)

(By Guy Edwards and Susanna Mage, The [UK] Guardian, 3/7/13)

(By John Upton, Grist.org, 3/7/13)

(By Peter Walker, The [UK] Guardian - Environment Blog, 3/7/13) 

(By Lauren McCauley, CommonDreams.org, 3/7/13)

(By John Upton, Grist.org, 3/6/13)

(By Steve Horn, DeSmog Blog, 3/6/13)

(By John Upton, Grist.org, 3/6/13)

(By Jeff Spross, ThinkProgress.org - Climate Progress Blog, 3/6/13)

(By Alex Kirby, Climate News Network, 3/6/13)

(By Tim McDonnell, The Atlantic Cities Blog, 3/6/13)

(By Jon Queally, CommonDreams.org, 3/5/13) 

(By Richard Schiffman, CommonDreams.org, 3/5/13)

(By Greg Hanscom, Grist.org, 3/5/13)

(By Margaret Sullivan, The New York Times -Public Editor's Journal, 3/5/13)

(By Barry Rabe and Christopher P. Borick, Brookings Institution, 3/4/13)

(Alternet.org, 3/4/13)

(By Abby Zimet, CommonDreams.org, 3/4/13)

(By Katherine Bagley, InsideClimate News 3/4/13)