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Lecture: Sustainable Schools

Sustainable Schools

Date: Thursday April 29th, 2010
Time: 6:30-8:00p
Location: National Building Museum

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Schools house the nation’s most precious resource, yet many expose children to off-gasing toxins, are built in far flung locations and lack sunlight that can create vitamin D deficiencies. Discover why greener schools mean a brighter future for us all.

 

 

 

A conversation with:
Dr. Howard Frumkin, Director, National Center for Environmental Health / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Steve Turckes, Director of K-12 Educational Facilities Group, Perkins+Will
Glenn Cummings, Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education
Joanne Silberner, Health Correspondent, National Public Radio (moderator)

 
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