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“Peace and Sport” and Jaguar Sports Announce Partnership
“Peace and Sport” a worldwide peace initiative based in Monaco under the High Patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II and Jaguar Sports Corp., a new global sporting goods company, today announced a multi-million dollar partnership deal. “Peace and Sport” will... - June 02, 2007 - Jaguar Sports Corp.
URateStuff Launches June 1st Spreading the Wealth Among its Customers
URateStuff is a product review site that will revolutionize the way products are bought and sold. Consumers are given more power by not only being able to rate other consumer reviews but by also choosing which products to write about. The number of positive rankings by the URateStuff community... - June 01, 2007 - URateStuff International
The Renewable Energy Centre: Energy White Paper 2007
The Renewable Energy Centre comments on how the Energy White Paper released on the 23rd May will affect UK consumers and businesses. - May 31, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Living the Pledge: A Community's Legacy
Humboldt County is known by millions of people for its iconic symbols of nature: old growth redwoods, wild salmon, picturesque dairy farms, and rugged beaches. The county is also home to one of the most environmentally active colleges in the country. Arcata’s Humboldt State University... - May 25, 2007 - Holly Yashi, Inc.
TBCL Director Alex Eckelberry Speaks in Support of the Brooker Creek Preserve
The Brooker Creek Preserve is a beautiful local preserve. Let's not build ball parks on it. - May 24, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League
The Renewable Energy Centre Helps to Make the Subject of Wind Power a Breeze for the UK
With the rising popularity of renewable technologies in the UK The Renewable Energy Centre was pleased to announce a record number of visits to the Wind Power section of the website this month. - May 24, 2007 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Verde Energy Improves the Renewable Energy Customer Experience
Deploys Online Customer Relationship Management Portal for Renewable Energy Contractors - May 23, 2007 - Verde Energy
President of Shaw Industries, Randy Merritt, to Deliver Keynote at the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference
Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) announced today that Randy Merritt, president of Georgia-based Shaw Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference to be held on October 22, 2007 in Chapel Hill, N.C. SNC is a non-profit that works as a catalyst for... - May 19, 2007 - Sustainable North Carolina
Renewable Energy Goes Mainstream
Alternative Energy Store Installs First Solar Electric System Connected to Local Electric Grid - May 19, 2007 - Alternative Energy Store
Going “Green” – Corporate Branding Style
New trend towards eco-friendly lifestyle creates emerging market for corporate branding using promotional items made from earth friendly and recycled materials notes one expert. - May 17, 2007 - IASpromotes.com
Glitnir Bank Expands into US Geothermal Energy Market
Icelandic investment bank Glitnir met with leading geologists, government officials and investors at the first West Coast Geothermal Finance and Development Workshop held in San Francisco on Thursday. At the meeting Glitnir showed a keen interest in investing in US geothermal energy projects. - May 16, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Manufacturing Co. Wants You to Think About Snow This Summer
Summer may seem like a strange time to start thinking about winter, however, if we start planning now, the difficult weather conditions that winter presents will be much easier to cope with. - May 16, 2007 - Xynyth Manufacturing Corp.
Do Consumers Have to Compromise Performance to Go Green?
InvestorIdeas.com Green Investor Portals – Consumer Choices in Green Cars; Hybrids, Electric, Biofuels and Fuel Cells - May 16, 2007 - InvestorIdeas.com
Environmental Management Support, Inc. Wins Federal Brownfields Contract
Environmental Management Support, Inc. (EMS), a small environmental consulting firm in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been awarded contract to provide analytical and technical support to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment Program. According to... - May 13, 2007 - Environmental Management Support, Inc.
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
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
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
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