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Nonprofit Releases Free National Guidance for Urban Stormwater Retrofitting
The Center for Watershed Protection releases the latest manual in the Urban Subwatershed Restoration Manual Series, Urban Stormwater Retrofit Practices, for free on its website. - September 15, 2007 - Center for Watershed Protection
Green Companies: Submit Content to Leading Online Destination
Investorideas.com - One of the first online investor resources providing in-depth information on renewable energy, environment and water investing. - September 13, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Metal Detectable Products Helping to Protect the Environment
ECC/Detectamet recognising these issues have now developed their very own grade of Detectamet polymers which are: Metal Detectable, X – Ray Visible, Anti-microbial and now Recyclable. ECC/Detectamet are now producing their ever-expanding range of metal detectable plastic products using these... - September 12, 2007 - E-Components & Chains Limited
Record Times for Land Decontamination Process
Option Quest, LLC in cooperation with The Romanian Academy of Scientists announces an important breakthrough in land decontamination. Time cycles until the land is put back into the economic circuit for commercial or agricultural use is shortened to as little as 5-9 months. - September 08, 2007 - Option Quest, LLC
NY NJ PA Weather, a New Reliable and Accurate Source for Weather Information
Introduction of a new weather service for the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. Learn about the meteorologist who will provide in depth analysis for the region and lead the way for truly accurate weather consulting for the general public and clients. - September 08, 2007 - NY NJ PA Weather
Global Warming Initiatives, Inc. Accepts Online Donations to Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Global Warming Initiatives, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 public benefit corporation, is now accepting online donations through PayPal to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the United States. PayPal is the most secure and trusted way to donate to Global Warming Initiatives. Global Warming... - September 06, 2007 - Global Warming Initiatives, Inc.
Bella’s Cookies Honoring Delaware Young Environmentalists
Bella’s Cookies (a green, organic & vegan bakery) highlights the 2007 winners of Delaware’s Young Environmentalist Awards. Bella’s co-sponsored this year’s awards, presenting winners with a basket of their all-natural and organic cookies. - August 30, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
Geocomp Corporation CEO Receives UC Davis Award
W. Allen Marr, Ph.D., P.E., a civil engineer and President and CEO of Geocomp Corporation, has recently been awarded the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medal from UC Davis College of Engineering and the Cal Aggie Engineering Alumni Association. As a UC Davis engineering graduate with more than... - August 30, 2007 - Geocomp Corporation
The Renewable Energy Centre: King Review of Low Carbon Cars
The Renewable Energy Centre today commented on responses to the King Review of Low Carbon Cars’ call for evidence. - August 30, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Two-Thirds of Kansas State Parks Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows two-thirds of Kansas state parks analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 40% are listed in the severe category. - August 30, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Hurricane Dean Watch Roatan, Bay Island, Honduras
Updating 1-3 times daily on www.Roatan.ws. People are preparing for the worst - no surprises this time. - August 22, 2007 - Roatan
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Names First Member of Exclusive Affiliate Program in the Atlanta Market
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), has announced that Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage/Atlanta, a leading residential and commercial real estate provider in the greater Atlanta metropolitan market, has signed an agreement to become a member of... - August 21, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management (HMI)
Award-Winning Urban Re:Vision Takes to the Streets to Provide Low-Income Residents with Free, Energy-Efficient CFL Light Bulbs
Urban Re:Vision volunteers will visit over 40 homes in San Francisco’s Bayview District to exchange incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient CFL bulbs. Local residents will also be given the opportunity to take part by bringing their old bulbs to the Urban Re:Vision staging area for disposal in exchange for new CFL bulbs. The 1,000 distributed bulbs will result in a collective savings to residents of over $15,000 a year. - August 18, 2007 - Urban Re:Vision
InvestorIdeas.com Features Podcasts, Audio Content and Audio Ads in Environment and Water Sector
“Driving Green, the Highways of the Future,” “Investing in Water,” “Sector Close- Up”: New Additions to InvestorIdeas.com add to Current Popular Options, Futures and Shrewd Speculator Podcasts - August 17, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Listed Green - the Green MLS for Energy Efficient Homes and Developments is Going Global in a Big Way
Listed Green - the new Green MLS for energy efficient homes and developments worldwide will exhibit at West Coast Green in San Francisco, CA. - August 16, 2007 - Listed Green LLC
Record Downloads for The Renewable Energy Centre’s Guide to Home Energy Saving
TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk today announced a tremendous response to the launch of the ‘Guide to Home Energy-Saving’; available to download free on their website. - August 15, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Driving Green in China Towards a New Generation of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
China-AsiaStocks.com, an investor and industry portal focused on the China-Asia sector, spotlights China as it plays a key role in the future success of electric and hybrid vehicles. As the number of cars is expected to grow significantly in China, eco-friendly choices are a must as China battles... - August 12, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
The Renewable Energy Centre Partners with The Sustainability Show 2007
In continuing its fight against climate change, The Renewable Energy Centre announced today that it is actively supporting The Sustainability Show 2007, an exhibition aimed at educating the public about how businesses and individuals can work together to make a positive impact for the future. - August 09, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Alternative Energy Reports Immediately Available for Television, Radio, and Print News Media
Green Solutions for Fighting High Gas Prices and Electricity Bills - August 08, 2007 - SyndiKast
It's Not Too Early to Think About Icemelt
August 01st finds most North Americans in the midst of summer bliss... but Xynyth Manufacturing Corp. wants them to start thinking about the upcoming winter. - August 04, 2007 - Xynyth Manufacturing Corp.
Can We Quiet Down New York City?
The new noise law in New York City states that “the making, creation or maintenance of excessive and unreasonable and prohibited noises within the city affects… is a menace to public health, comfort, convenience, safety, welfare and the prosperity of the people of the city.” - August 03, 2007 - Acoustical Solutions, Inc.
The Nanoethics Group Publishes Major Anthology with John Wiley & Sons
First-of-its-kind collection of papers explores full range of issues, from risk to medicine to privacy to artificial intelligence and more - August 03, 2007 - The Nanoethics Group
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Portland’s Largest Sustainable Lifestyle Show Launches in March 2008
Produced by Blue Ocean Events, Inc, the Better Living Show gives attendees access to local resources to help them make healthier and more balanced choices in seven core areas: lifestyle, green home and garden products, local and organic food/beverage, eco adventure, conservation, recycling, transportation, and clean tech. - July 31, 2007 - Blue Ocean Events, Inc
Conservation is More Effective Than Wind Energy
Pointing to the very small contribution of wind, National Wind Watch calls for conservation instead of industrialization of rural and wild landscapes - July 31, 2007 - National Wind Watch, Inc.
Renewable Energy Stocks: Innovation Drives Investment in Electric Automotive Stocks
Electric Car Market Continues to Move Forward through Efforts from ZAP (OTCBB: ZAAP), Advanced Battery Technologies (OTCBB: ABAT), Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD & LSE: ADC) and DaimlerChrysler - July 27, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
The Renewable Energy Centre Disappointed with Go-Ahead for Thames Water Desalination Plant
The Renewable Energy Centre today joins many environmental groups in the opposition against plans for the £200 million Thames Water desalination plant, when a third of their water supply is currently being lost through leakages. - July 26, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
SharkDiver.Com CEO Featured on 20th Anniversary of Shark Week
Discovery Channel's 20th Anniversary of Shark Week features CEO of SharkDiver.com - July 25, 2007 - Shark Diver
New Environmental Podcast for Investors and Consumers – Driving Green, the Highways of the Future
New Investor Podcast will Travel the Highways of the Future, Discussing Green Automotive Trends and Opportunities - July 22, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Paperless Payroll Saves Time, Money and the Environment
Best practices for businesses now include "going green" - July 20, 2007 - Payrollonabudget.com
EOS Remediation Expands U.S. Sales and Marketing Network
EOS Remediation welcomes Craig Marlow to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Marlow’s support will assure the Company's continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - July 20, 2007 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Will the UK House Building Industry Rise to the Carbon Challenge?
The Government recently announced the launch of their “Carbon Challenge” which aims to create five zero carbon or near carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry. - July 19, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
TERI Initiates Herbal Project for Communities; Plans to Extend it Nationwide
“Herbal and Botanic Gardens are playing a key role in protecting all our plants for the future and TERI’s initiative highlights the importance of plants and the ecosystem services they provide for all life on earth, and aims to ensure their conservation.” Dr RK Pachauri, Director General of TERI. - July 19, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
All4 Inc. Welcomes Former PADEP Division Chief John Slade
All4 Inc. (ALL4) is very excited to announce that John F. Slade will be joining ALL4 on August 1, 2007 as a Senior Consultant. For the past 13 years, John was the Chief of the Division of Permits in the Bureau of Air Quality for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). ALL4 is an environmental consulting firm located in Kimberton, PA. - July 17, 2007 - All4 Inc.
Rizzo Services Named Official Waste Hauler in Royal Oak
Rizzo Services is proud to announce it is the new waste removal services provider for the City of Royal Oak. Since July 1, 2007, the contract, won in a competitive-bid process through the Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority (SOCRRA), means that Rizzo Services is the waste... - July 13, 2007 - Rizzo Services
Alternative Energy Store Announces Three New Sales Team Members
Online retailer, the Alternative Energy Store, with headquarters in Hudson, Mass., recently announced three new members have joined the sales team. The Alternative Energy Store is a provider of cost competitive, high-quality renewable energy products. Kerry Armour, a resident of Pepperell, has... - July 11, 2007 - Alternative Energy Store
Special Libraries Association (USA) Awards the TERI Library for Achievement and Excellence 2007
Mr. Debal C. Kar, Fellow, Library and Information Centre, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), was awarded with the SLA Diversity Leadership Development Program (DLDP) award for 2007 for his commitment and dedication to the profession. - July 08, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Bella’s Cookies & Live Earth Get Groovy
Bella’s Cookies of Milton releases a tye-dye tagged, groov-a-delic creation; globally Live Earth grooves across 7 continents, but the message from both is to promote action. Bella’s Cookies advocates’ social responsibility through its organic & vegan baking, and Live Earth carries a worldwide message to take action against global warming. - July 06, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
Projector Lamp Services Announces New Campaign: Project Green
Projector Lamp Services, LLC (PLS) announces a new green AV campaign. In continuing with the company’s dedication to raising awareness about environmentally friendly options for AV users, PLS has created Project Green. Project Green (pronounced pruh-jekt green) aims to spread the word about... - July 05, 2007 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
“Searching” for the Best in Green Cars
How Yahoo! Google and MSN are helping to promote the Green Auto Shift - July 04, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Found Orphaned or Injured Wildlife? Find Help via Your Cell Phone. WildlifeRehabber.com Launches Mobile Access to Its Members Directory.
Cell phone users can now quickly access listings of individuals and organizations available to assist them using their cell phone or PDA if they should happen to find orphaned and injured wildlife. WildlifeRehabber.com is launching mobile access to member listings so that people can quickly locate... - July 04, 2007 - WildlifeRehabber.com
The Renewable Energy Centre Evaluates £200 Million Proposal for World’s Largest Biofuel Plant
Associated British Foods, DuPont and BP have announced a £200 million proposal for one of the world’s largest biofuel plants to be built on BP’s chemical site at Saltend, Hull. - July 04, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
US National Downshifting Week July 7-13th
Conscious Consuming teams up with sustainable living writer/broadcaster Tracey Smith to launch the first US National Downshifting Week. - July 04, 2007 - Conscious Consuming
TERI Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification
The certification enhances TERI’s reach, visibility and effectiveness as it commemorates its "25 Years of Quality" with in the capitals corridors. - June 30, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Outdoor Lighting Company, NiteLites of Sarasota / Bradenton, Shares Spectacular Gallery of Houses at Summer 2007 Home Expo in Mid-July
NiteLites of Sarasota/Bradenton Outdoor Lighting, the Landscape Lighting Professionals, will be on hand at the Summer 2007 Home Expo to showcase their latest lighting projects and low voltage lighting fixtures. - June 29, 2007 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Bollinger Insurance Announces New Service/Product for Clients to Document and Protect Valuable Landscape Assets
Bollinger Insurance has developed a reputation for providing their clients with the best products and services available to manage and protect their valuables. With the 2007 storm season upon us, Bollinger is continuing that tradition by making available a revolutionary new product and service from... - June 29, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management (HMI)
Question: What do Al Gore, the Prince of Wales, Green Energy and New Jersey Have In Common? Aswer: Tanzanian Solar Power
Former Vice President Al Gore recently presented New Jersey supported Tanzanian enterprise, Zara Solar, as a first place winner at the 2007 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy. Rewarding only a select five renewable energy pioneers from across the globe, the prestigious Ashden Awards acknowledge... - June 28, 2007 - E+Co
Proven Provides Wind Power to Africa
Phone giants Motorola have been working with local wind turbine company Proven Energy to provide electricity to a mobile phone cell site in a remote area in Namibia. The pilot solution provides a feasible and efficient alternative to using fuel generators when a main grid connection is not... - June 27, 2007 - Proven Energy
TERI and ITC Food’s Sunfeast Launch a Major School Campaign in 10 Cities - "The Cool Revolution Against Climate Change"
“This event flickers for us a hope in a world that has forgotten to respect its environment, and encourages children, teachers, schools and parents to join hands for a cleaner, greener future.” Dr. RK Pachauri, Director General TERI. - June 27, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk Encourages Its Visitors to Calculate Their Carbon Output on Government’s “Act on CO2” Carbon Calculator
The Renewable Energy Centre announced its support of the Government’s recently launched “Act on CO2” website by adding a link to the carbon calculator from its homepage. - June 27, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre