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The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards were presented on May 8,... - May 11, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
Dentists Split Over Amalgam Fillings: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Half of dentists are still placing amalgam fillings, while the other half no longer do, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. Many dentists expressed concerns over the possible toxic consequences of mercury amalgam and prefer to place newer composite fillings. Other dentists pointed to the superior performance of amalgam fillings and raised questions over the safety and durability of composite materials. - May 07, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award
Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute
QSR Magazine Powers Up with Renewable Energy
QSR magazine, a publication for executives and operators in the food service industry, recently purchased enough renewable energy credits to power all their offices located in Durham, North Carolina. During the course of research for the March 2007 “Green” issue of QSR magazine, the... - May 05, 2007 - QSR Magazine
Think Installing and Using Alternative Energy is Difficult?
Learn how easy it can be by attending a renewable energy workshop at the Alternative Energy Store - May 02, 2007 - Alternative Energy Store
How Much CO2 is in the Air You Breathe – Indoors? New Airhound™ Product Tests Air Quality
There is a new solution for those looking for an inexpensive and easy method to obtain information on indoor air quality – Toxair’s AirHound.™ The comprehensive sampling system works in conjunction with a vacuum cleaner to capture an air sample. AirHound is an alternative to... - April 30, 2007 - Toxair LLC
TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk Announces the Addition of UK Energy Efficiency Advice Centre Directory
The Renewable Energy Centre announced today that it is actively supporting the Energy Efficiency Advice Centre (EEAC) UK network and has established a dedicated section on the website with direct links to every Advice Centre homepage. - April 29, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
AAI Environmental Corporation's Employees Telecommute, Which Promotes Conservation and Job Satisfaction by Using Technology to Conduct Environmental Assessments
AAI Environmental Corporation's use of the latest technology for their environmental assessment company's daily communication and collaboration is helping to reduce its employees daily commute fuel consumption and is promoting job satisfaction, by allowing many of its employees to work from their home offices. - April 28, 2007 - AAI Environmental Corporation
Green Social Shopping Site Helps Offset Your Carbon Footprint
Recently launched, Greendeavor is a free social networking website which enables consumers to earn reward points and reduce their carbon footprint by making earth conscious choices in their everyday lives. Greendeavor is a hybrid of a social network and a shopping rewards program designed to inform... - April 26, 2007 - Greendeavor
The Renewable Energy Centre Backs Opposition to Patio Heaters
The Renewable Energy Centre has announced today it is joining the fight against energy inefficient patio heaters by launching a new section to their website dedicated to Biomass related alternatives. - April 25, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Delhi Schools Celebrate Earth Day and Create Awareness Amongst the Masses
MoEF Secretary, Dr Prodipto Ghosh facilitate the winning schools at Dilli Haat - April 25, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute
Renewable Energy Stocks Trending Higher as Sector Appears to Have Rebounded
Solar Stock, Suntech Power Holdings, may be Poised for another Robust Rally – Samuel Jones, ‘The New Power Fund’ - April 25, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
EnvironmentStocks.com Expands Online Services for Green Companies
As Earth Day Approaches, Interest in Green Alternatives Increases and Sets the Stage for Long Term Trends - April 22, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Earth Day Energy Star Lighting Promotion Set
Energy efficient lighting company Bulborama announced today a discount promotion supporting Earth Day and designed to help convert more incandescent light bulbs to energy saving compact fluorescent (CFL) lamps. From now thru May 15, visitors to Bulborama.com can purchase CFL bulbs at a 10 percent... - April 22, 2007 - Bulborama
TFC Recycling & Virginia Beach City Public Schools – A Winning Combination
Virginia Beach City Public Schools is a recipient of the 2007 Virginia Recycling Association Award for Excellence in the Government/Nonprofit category. Awarded by the Virginia Recycling Association (VRA), the school division was nominated by Tidewater Fibre Corp (TFC Recycling) for its commitment... - April 21, 2007 - Dragonfly Marketing
Shark Wrangler, Stuart Cove, Featured on CNBC’s TV Show “The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch,” Which Aired 4/19/07
Shark Wrangler, Stuart Cove, was featured on CNBC’s TV show “The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch,” which aired on 4/19/07. Stuart Cove was interviewed on the show in part for his unique work on major Hollywood feature films involving sharks. Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is one of... - April 20, 2007 - Stuart Cove
Listed Green - The MLS for Green Homes and Developments Worldwide - is Going to be at AltBuild Expo 2007
Listed Green is announcing to the worldwide green audience that they will be present at the 4th Annual AltBuild Expo 2007 in Santa Monica, CA - May 18th and 19th. - April 19, 2007 - Listed Green LLC
Supreme Master Television - Positive News for a Better World
Supreme Master Television airs positive and inspirational programming for a better world. Available worldwide 24-hours on the Internet at http://www.suprememastertv.com, all of its shows have subtitles in several languages for its international audience. Supreme Master Television’s global coverage promotes peace and understanding among countries, loving treatment of animals, and proper care of the planet. - April 18, 2007 - Supreme Master Television
The Renewable Energy Centre Helps to Drive the Biofuel Industry Forward
Due to increasing debates surrounding the issue of Biofuels, TheRenewableEnergyCentre.co.uk announces the launch of a dedicated Biofuels and Biomass area to their website. - April 18, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Gingerich Farms Ecofriendly Farming Techniques - Featured on the Profiles Series
Gingerich Farms, known for their environmental friendly farming techiques, will be featured in a story on the Profiles Series. - April 16, 2007 - Profiles Production LLC
AASHE Releases Guide to Help Campuses Fund Sustainability Projects
AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, has released a new guide intended to help campuses overcome a major barrier to implementing sustainability projects. The how-to manual, entitled Creating a Campus Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund: A Guide for... - April 13, 2007 - Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
41pounds.org Surpasses 2,000 Subscribers
41pounds.org, which helps eliminate 80 to 95 percent of the junk mail that a household receives, announced the registration of its 2,000th subscriber. This is despite the fact that the relative newcomer has been in business for only nine months. In environmental terms, 2,000 subscribers means... - April 06, 2007 - 41pounds.org
AAI Environmental Corporation Now Specializes in Reports Complying with the New EPA Law That Has Significant Impact on Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Industry
The United States Environmental Protection Agency codified into the federal regulations the new All Appropriate Inquiries Rule in November of last year. The new law is already impacting the environmental assessment industry. The new AAI Rule requires that Phase One Environmental Site Assessment reports be performed by "Environmental Professionals." It also requires a more in depth review for potential environmental issues at properties and neighboring properties. - April 04, 2007 - AAI Environmental Corporation
Jenni Kommunikation Commits to Climate Protection
Jenni Kommunikation commits to climate project by donating a percentage of their travel costs to myclimate.org’s climate protection projects. In addition Jenni Kommunikation is leveraging collaboration tools to cut down on travel costs and increase productivity. - April 04, 2007 - Collanos Software Inc.
JAMPRO Environmental Corporation to be Featured in Story on Improving Air Quality on the Profiles Series
JAMPRO Environmental Corporation announced today that the company is to be profiled in a story about improving air quality in the public and private sector. A leading Environmental and Engineering firm, Jampro Environmental strives to be a leader in environmental engineering. “We primarily... - April 01, 2007 - Profiles Production LLC
Bogue Watch Breaks Ground on Membrane Bioreactor Plant
Jeffrey Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, has announced that Bogue Watch, a North Carolina Intracoastal Waterway residential community, has broken ground on a Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plant. The water coming from this state-of-the-art facility will be used to fill two ponds on the... - March 30, 2007 - Bogue Watch
The Renewable Energy Centre Weighs Up the Value of Energy Performance Certificates
UK households are said to be responsible for a quarter of the UK’s total carbon emissions and the Energy Performance Certificate is the Governments latest step in attempting to change house-holders’ attitudes a greener home. - March 29, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Thompson & Knight LLP Helps Baylor Successfully Resolve Groundwater Issues Covering 42 Acres in East Dallas
Attorneys from Thompson & Knight LLP successfully represented Baylor Heath Care System in a recent joint application for a Municipal Setting Designation Certificate (MSD) covering a 42-acre parcel of land near Baylor Hospital and The Meadows Foundation complex in East Dallas. The Texas... - March 29, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
The Renewable Energy Centre: No Stamp Duty on Zero Carbon Homes until 2012
In what many say is his first ‘green’ budget in 10 years, the decision to reward buyers of carbon neutral homes with no stamp duty is just one of many that illustrates the government’s emphasis on the importance of energy efficiency in the home. - March 27, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Thompson & Knight Attorney to Host Webinar on Environmental Reporting Issues
Thompson & Knight LLP Environmental Law Partner Scott D. Deatherage is conducting an online continuing legal education Web seminar – or “Webinar” – for in-house attorneys and outside counsel representing companies that face environmental disclosure requirements. - March 24, 2007 - Thompson & Knight
Online Greentech Conference Adds Industry Speaker Jacob Golbitz, Director of Research at Soyatech, LLC to Discuss Biofuel Market
“Investing in the Environment” Online Investor Conference March 21st To Discuss Opportunities in Renewable Energy, Cleantech, Water and Green Building - March 21, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Merger Lifts Solar Towers Prospects in USA
Moves to merge Solar Tower power station development interests into a wholly owned subsidiary of EnviroMission Limited (ASX: EVM, US OTC: EVOMY) is set to lift US Solar Tower development prospects via a multi-national business development model proposed under the terms of the merger. - March 20, 2007 - EnviroMission Limited
Upcoming Global Online Investor Conference Adds New Speaker and Public Company in Water Sector
Online Conference Provides Investors Free Research in Global Trends and Investment Opportunities in Greentech Including Water, Renewable Energy, Environmentally Friendly Tech - March 17, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Bogue Watch Releases Podcast on East Coast Community Lifestyle
Jeffrey Milligan, senior vice president of Landquest, has announced the release of a podcast on the lifestyle offered to residents of Bogue Watch, a North Carolina Intracoastal Waterway residential community. In the podcast, Milligan discusses traditional waterfront living and community features,... - March 14, 2007 - Bogue Watch
Students from Across the World Launch Hundred Thousand Tree Planting Drive in the Highlands
The award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life got its bid to plant 100,000 trees this year under way today, with the first 1,000 saplings going into the soil in the Highlands. The ambitious pledge is part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) ‘Plant for the Planet... - March 10, 2007 - Trees for Life
Upcoming Online Investor Conference “Investing in the Environment, Global Warming, Global Warning” Update
Online Conference Provides Investors Free Access to Trends and Opportunities in the Green Investment Sector with Ten Well-Known Industry Experts and Growing List of Presenting Green Stocks - March 07, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Earthwise Chosen as a Fast Company Magazine Fast 50 Reader Favorite for Innovation and Sustainablility
FAST 50 Honors Top Companies for Profit-Driven Solutions Designed to Save the Planet - March 06, 2007 - Earthwise Reusable Bag Company, Inc.
Valentine's Campaign Puts 100,000 Trees Plans for Scottish Forest on Track
A special Valentine’s campaign has put ambitious plans by award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life to plant 100,000 trees during 2007 firmly on track. The charity’s ‘I Love Pine’ Valentine’s campaign, which received the backing of many well-known Scots,... - March 02, 2007 - Trees for Life
InvestorIdeas.com® Adds Stock Directories in Leading Sectors as Investor Tool and Resource for Small Cap Investors
Sector Investing Portals Recent Additions Include Stock Directories, Sector Poll, Trading Center, Investor Podcasts and Newly Announced Online Conferences - February 28, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Green and Environmentally Responsible Business News and Investor Research Portal Expands Content Contribution Services as Interest in Greentech Goes Global
EnvironmentStocks.com, Investor and Industry Portal for Environment and Cleantech Sector, Offers Service for Press Release Submission, Article and Research Contributions - February 23, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
KyotoPotato: A Green Idea to Help Save the Planet
KyotoPotato.com; A fun online energy saving game to help cut carbon dioxide emissions. - February 19, 2007 - KyotoPotato
Recycling Waste Polystyrene to Save Money and Reduce Landfill
Enough waste polystyrene to fill 15,000 Olympic sized swimming pools is sent to landfills every year in the UK alone. The new Styromelt polystyrene recycling system from Purex can help recycle this waste into new products, fuels and energy. Polystyrene has many uses as a packaging material but... - February 17, 2007 - Purex International Ltd
The Germ Stoppers are Here with a New Franchise Success
Hot new franchise is spreading like the flu by killing germs in America’s trash cans. - February 16, 2007 - SaniCan
Inking Endangered Animals
The Endangered Ink Project 2007 raises funds and awareness for endangered animals by using a unique marketing tool: skin. - February 14, 2007 - Tattoos By Lisa Tattoo School
Solar Stocks Opened 2007 with Very Strong Upward Movements
Renewable Energy Stocks Gain Momentum from Focus on Global Warming and Increased Investor Attention - February 13, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation
Cambridge Who's Who Names George A. Furness, Jr. Executive of the Year in International Wildlife Living Resources Conservation - February 13, 2007 - Cambridge Who's Who
TFC Recycling and CNU Recycle Fest 2007
TFC Recycling expands recycling education to the college level. - February 13, 2007 - Dragonfly Marketing
WSP Environmental Named “Advisor of the Year” at Acquisitions Monthly Awards Ceremony
WSP Environmental has been named Environmental Advisor of the Year by Acquisitions Monthly, the leading international M&A and buyouts magazine. The prestigious award, presented in London January 23 at the magazine's annual Awards Dinner, made special note of the “strategy, vision, and quality of advice” provided by WSP to clients in the corporate finance industry. - February 08, 2007 - WSP Environmental Strategies
Good To Be Green Receives Strong Endorsement from the "Father of LEED"
New online green building products and services directory, Good To Be Green, Inc., receives endorsement from the "Father" of the LEED Green Building Rating System. - February 07, 2007 - Good To Be Green Inc
One of UK's Leading American Importers Pledges to Reduce their Carbon Footprint
One of the UK's largest American Car Importers, Importmyvehicle.com Ltd is trying to do their bit in reducing the carbon footprint that the vehicles they import leave behind. For every single vehicle that they import into the UK they pledge to invest in The Carbon Neutral Company who invest in... - January 27, 2007 - Importmyvehicle.com Ltd