Environment News
Discover news about global issues affecting the environment, learn about green products and services and find out how companies and organizations are making a difference through conservation and recycling efforts.
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
Pro-Tect Deck Announces Availability of Its Unique Permanent Deck Refinishing Solution in the Seattle Area
Pro-Tect Deck is the latest in outdoor surfacing technology using advanced polymer formulations. Their unique system was developed to withstand the demands on outdoor living surfaces. The product actually fills cracks and voids in the wood surface and creates a safe splinter-free surface. - June 27, 2007 - Pro-Tect Deck
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
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
UtopiaBirdHouses.com's Stewardship Initiative Continues
UtopiaBirdHouses.com promotes responsible stewardship of the natural world by supporting environmentally active organizations. - June 23, 2007 - UtopiaBirdHouses
Over Half of the 149 Class 1 Federal Areas Analyzed Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows over half of our Federal Class 1 Areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 25% are listed in the severe category and have lost the ability to see half of the visible stars. - June 22, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
Fight Global Warming from Your Desktop
Global warming and its impact on the environment is a hot topic in the news at the moment. As a software company, Uniblue Systems is aware of the fact that the energy required to run the computers belonging to 660 million users worldwide, runs into millions of kilowatt hours each day. It is... - June 22, 2007 - Uniblue Systems Ltd
Champion Indoors Launches New Interactive Blog Site
Stacey Champion, Founder of Champion Indoors, LLC is on an educational mission. Champion Indoors has chosen to convert the company's website into an interactive platform with a focus on healthy indoor environments and green building resources. - June 21, 2007 - Champion Indoors, LLC
Go Green and Have Fun
Massachusetts based company specializes in Renewable and Alternative Energy Products - June 20, 2007 - Your Green America
Weathered Stone™ Improves Stone and Leather Panels
Improved stone and leather panels will create less waste. - June 20, 2007 - Weathered Stone
Over 95% of Missouri State Parks and Class 1 Areas Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems
The study shows over 95% of our state parks and class 1 areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 75% are listed in the severe category. - June 20, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting
The Renewable Energy Centre: Leading the Way in Promoting Renewable Energy
Due to popular demand The Renewable Energy Centre has added three new sections to their website; a directory of UK and International renewable energy exhibitions and conferences for trade and consumers, a section for relevant Educational Resources and advice on government grants and funds available. - June 20, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Going Green? – Go Geothermal
Geothermal Installations have lust launched their brand new website as awareness of the effects of global warming are ever increasing. Geothermal Installations Ltd specialise in supplying and installing environmentally friendly products to generate heat and power to both domestic and industrial... - June 19, 2007 - Geothermal Installations Ltd
RenewableEnergystocks.com Green Ad Online Advertising Option for Environmentally Friendly Companies
Electric Vehicle Manufacturer ZAP, (OTCBB: ZAAP) Showcases New Wall Street Mantra “Green is Good” in New Online Green Ads - June 16, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Investor Interest in Renewable Energy Stocks Expands Globally
RenewableEnergyStocks.com Updates Directory of Renewable and Alternative Energy Stocks with Recent Green and Solar IPO’s - June 15, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
The Construction Centre.co.uk Helps Promote Carbon Challenge Plans
The Construction Centre today announced its support of the Government’s Carbon Challenge plans, which aims to create five zero carbon or near zero carbon developments throughout the UK in order to provide working examples to the building industry. The idea is to encourage house builders to implement good building practices in order to meet the 2016, CO2 emissions targets. - June 15, 2007 - The Construction Centre
The Renewable Energy Centre Voices Concern Over £14 Billion Severn Barrage
Following the recent Energy White Paper The Renewable Energy Centre announced it’s support of the Government’s decision to once again consider the benefits of tidal power, but voiced its concern regarding the environmental implications of the proposed Severn Barrage. - June 15, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
The Alternative Energy Store Ranks on Internet Retailer’s Top 500 List
Catering to customers around the globe, the Alternative Energy Store of Hudson, Mass., has recently been named as one of America’s 500 largest e-retailers in 2007 by Internet Retailer, a national monthly business magazine. The Alternative Energy Store, providers of cost competitive,... - June 14, 2007 - Alternative Energy Store
TERIs Knowledge Centre - A Boon at the Tougher Terrains
TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Eco Fund Launched to Protect the Great White Shark-GuadalupeFund.Org
Unique and timely non profit eco fund launched by unlikely coalition of shark reserachers, eco tour operators and vessel owner/operators. Fund leverages scuba interests to provide hard dollars for research and ongoing white shark protections/education at famed white shark dive site Isla Guadalupe, Mexico. - June 11, 2007 - Shark Diver
Modular Building Supplier Portakabin Group Reduces Carbon Footprint and Leads the Way in Sustainable Building
Portakabin Group, the UK’s leading modular building supplier and manufacturer, has announced significant savings in carbon emissions following the implementation of an energy saving and environmental policy across its business. Portakabin saw a 17% year on year reduction in carbon emissions,... - June 08, 2007 - Portakabin
Mexico Adventure Travel Company Celebrates World Environment Day 2007 – BambaExperience.com Recognizes the Importance of Eco Tourism
World Environment Day starts today and the slogan selected for 2007 is “Melting Ice – a Hot Topic?” In support of International Polar Year, Mexico City, based Bamba Experience, the only Adventure Travel Company of its size in Mexico, is ensuring their participation. Bamba... - June 07, 2007 - Bamba Experience
"Urban Re:Vision" Announces Second Phase Of Five-Part International Competition To Create Sustainable City Block
Stacey Frost, founder of San Francisco-based Urban Re:Vision has announced the second phase of a unique, five-part international competition to create the National prototype of sustainable urban living. Aptly titled Re:Route, the phase will focus on the need for more effective and environmentally... - June 07, 2007 - Urban Re:Vision
RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ Content and Submission Services Expand
RenewableEnergyStocks.com™ Content and Submission Services for Companies in the Renewable and Clean Energy Sector Expand as Global Interest in Renewable and Clean Energy Grows - June 07, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
The Renewable Energy Centre Concerned about Delay of Energy Performance Certificates
Following the announcement that the launch of Home Information Packs, including the key Energy Performance Certificates, will be delayed until 1st August, The Renewable Energy Centre voices its concerns about the resulting impact on the UK’s fight against climate change. - June 06, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Alex Eckelberry of the TCBL Says: Don't "Downlist" the Manatees
The TCBL believes that manatees are in continued danger from boaters and polluted runoff, and that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission should not "downlist" the manatee. - June 04, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League