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.
Gaming with Purpose - Mobile App Raises Awareness of Ocean Pollution, Donating a Percentage of Revenue to Marine Clean Up Efforts
Future Fighters™ is an app-based gaming platform set out to create an alternative in the way gaming can be viewed, played and integrated into one’s life. It began as a way to reach the masses through social media and mobile gaming that will not only educate but also inspire and be the start of a real movement. - September 05, 2017 - Future Fighters
Florida Coastal Engineering Firm Chooses MIKE 21 Mooring Analysis Software
Coastal Systems International Chooses DHI’s Marine Modeling Tool to Perform Highly Precise Moored Vessel Response Assessment - September 03, 2017 - DHI
Nature Conservancy and Cheyenne Bottoms Prepare for World Shorebirds Day, September 6
Observed every year in early September, in conjunction with a Global Shorebird Count, World Shorebirds Day celebrates those extreme migrant birds and the people and places that do the most for them. “Some 50 percent of the world’s shorebird species are in decline, and vital habitat is... - September 02, 2017 - The Nature Conservancy
Anonymous Donors Help North Florida Land Trust Fund the Purchase of Bogey Creek Preserve
The 63-acre property will include a public park with walking trails, a picnic area and kayak launches. - September 02, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
Vulnerable Species of Eupleridae (Fossa) Born at Catoctin Wildlife Preserve
Now 10-weeks old, the male and female pair of pups are the second group born at the Preserve in two years. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the species as “Vulnerable,” with their greatest threat in the wild coming from habitat destruction. Fossa are their own unique species, but closely related to Mongoose and meercats. - August 31, 2017 - Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
Mississippi Forestry Commission Employee Serves on Hurricane Harvey Incident Management Team
MS Forestry Commission Employee Serves on Hurricane Harvey Incident Management Team. On Monday, August 28, 2017, Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) employee Bill Kitchings (MFC Outreach Officer, Region 2) deployed to Texas as a member of the 2017 Southern Area Blue Team, a National Type-1 All-Hazard Incident Management Team. The Incident Management Team will assist state and federal partners with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief. - August 31, 2017 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Susan B. Welt, P.E, MPH, is Named Professional of the Year by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who
Susan B. Welt, of Latham, New York, is recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Consulting. - August 31, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Dennis K Burke, Inc. Heads to Houston for FEMA Emergency Response
On behalf of FEMA, early Monday morning Dennis K Burke mobilized several tankers to head out to Fort Hood military base outside of Houston, Texas, to help with the area’s emergency management needs in the wake of unprecedented disaster from Hurricane Harvey. Dennis K Burke Inc. has worked... - August 30, 2017 - Dennis K Burke Inc.
Mrs. Akie Abe, the Spouse of Prime Minister of Japan, Joins Academics, Food Activists and Food Industry Experts to Discuss Food and Peace in NYC
Roundtable Discussion on Food & Diplomacy with Mrs. Akie Abe as Guest of Honor, followed by Meet & Greet Session and Special Reception. - August 30, 2017 - Santos Marketing Group
UniGuide® Launches Kickstarter Campaign Sweepstakes
UniGuide, the lifestyle site that makes eco-friendly and vegan living easy, launches a sweepstakes today to promote its UniGuide Kickstarter campaign. The sweepstakes, which will run from August 30 through September 6, 2017, will give eligible participants the chance to win a selection of prizes with a total value of $250. - August 30, 2017 - Olive App, LLC
Centrifucast™ Environmentally Friendly Surface Solutions
Centrifucast™ solid surfaces are manufactured using biobased materials which are organic in nature and derived from renewable agricultural resources - August 30, 2017 - Tawaho
RealWorld Games Announces Augmented World Fishing Game: Real World Fishing
This week, RealWorld Games, an Augmented Reality game company, announced a Kickstarter campaign for an ambitious global fishing game project, using Earth as the playing field, and fed by real world scientific data. - August 27, 2017 - RealWorld Games
Rentokil Initial Malaysia Kicked Off Supply Chain Risk Management Workshops and Launched PestConnect and Lumnia
Themed “Innovating Supply Chain Risk Management Through Science And Technologies,” experts from Rentokil Initial demonstrate to the participants just how important innovations are in managing food safety. The workshops were held at Spice Convention Centre in Penang and Double Tree by... - August 27, 2017 - Rentokil Initial
Oxybenzone in the News - the Impacts Sunscreen Chemicals Have on Earth’s Oceans and Life
Harmful chemical ingredients such as oxybenzone found in personal care products like sunscreen are getting media-buzz for the banning efforts happening in Hawaii to protect the ocean's coral reefs. However, the impacts of harmful chemicals, additives and preservatives have even greater reaching impacts for the health of the Earth and its people. Manufacturers have a responsibility to test and prove their products' safety. - August 26, 2017 - Stream2Sea
Keep Irving Beautiful Honored by STAR North Texas - Receives Excellence in Environmental Public Education and Outreach
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has been recognized by the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR) North Texas with the 1st Place 2017 “Excellence in Environmental Public Education and Outreach Program” award. KIB staff attended the annual Environmental Leadership Awards luncheon at... - August 26, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
UniGuide®, a New Lifestyle Site Dedicated to Sustainable and Vegan Living, Launches on Kickstarter
UniGuide, the new lifestyle site dedicated to eco-friendly and vegan living, launches today on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter. UniGuide hopes to raise $19,000 for the creation of new content that makes it easy and enjoyable for people to find products and services that are healthy for people, do not harm animals, and have a minimal negative impact on the environment. One of Kickstarter’s “Projects of Earth,” UniGuide’s Fundraising Campaign Will Run from Aug. 23–Sept. 20, 2017. - August 23, 2017 - Olive App, LLC
Ecotone Named in The Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies - Ecotone Included in Honor List as #15 Among Top Environmental Services Companies
Inc. Magazine has ranked ecological restoration firm, Ecotone as #1834 in the 36th annual Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. Ecotone was also included in the Inc. 5000 Honors list as #15 amongst Top Environmental Services companies in the nation and as #24 amongst... - August 17, 2017 - Ecotone, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful and Phi Theta Kappa Team for Beautification Project - Group Paints Irving Garden and Arts Center
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) has a long history of working with North Lake College and a variety of student and staff groups there, with the longest relationship being that with the Alpha Zeta Eta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. This group has given of their time over the years in... - August 16, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
EcoMech Geothermal of Atlanta Adds Innovative WaterFurnace Savings Calculator to Website
The savings calculator provides homeowners with a free estimate of savings when installing a WaterFurnace geothermal system by Atlanta's own EcoMech Geothermal Heating and Air, versus the conventional gas, oil or propane furnace or an air to air heat pump. - August 15, 2017 - EcoMech Geothermal and Mechanical
K-25 Kickstarter Campaign for the First and Only Smart Towel Set to Change the Way People with Brains Shower
When it comes to a product that rates far down on the scale of inefficiency it's hard to argue against the bathroom towel...notorious for being wet when it should be dry, often less than comfortable and effective, and for some options way overpriced. No fear the K-25 Smart Towel is on the way thanks to a high performing Kickstarter campaign and the face of towels may just change forever. Seriously. - August 14, 2017 - SOLO-RM
MS Forestry Commission Releases Southern Pine Beetle Activity Map: Privately Owned Forestland
242 suspected southern pine beetle spots were identified on privately owned forestland during those flights. The southern pine beetle outbreak has been fueled by two summers of drought followed by two winters of unusually high temperatures. The southern pine beetle is said to be the most destructive forest insect in the South. - August 13, 2017 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Tech Company Prevents Pollution from Reaching Waterways
Pollution on the streets is reaching lakes, rivers and oceans around the world, and Miami-based tech company, SOP Technologies, is addressing these issues with digital and physical solutions for municipalities. - August 12, 2017 - SOP Technologies
O6 Environmental Awarded State of Missouri Contract
O6 Environmental is pleased to announce receipt of the recently awarded State of Missouri, Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Disposal contract # CS170840003. As a State of Missouri preferred use contractor, O6 ENV will be working with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to provide... - August 10, 2017 - O6 Environmental Services
Keep Irving Beautiful Presents Annual Awards - Thirteen Individuals and Groups Honored in Ten Categories
Keep Irving Beautiful’s annual “Mayor and KIB Awards” ceremony was held on Monday, August 7 at the First Baptist Church of Irving. The Fellowship Hall was filled with the beautiful music of harpist Becky Scherschell as the 151 guests were greeted and signed in by volunteers Sandy... - August 10, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Satellite Internet Helps Transmit Vital Earthquake Warning Data
Satellite Internet helps transmit vital earthquake warning data. John Whitford Communications has contracted with the USGS to upgrade out of date earthquake monitoring sites in California. The sites are used for the earthquake early warning system. - August 09, 2017 - John Whitford Communications
All Things Made New Mentoring Program Continues Blanket Project with KIB - Two More “No-Sew” Blankets Donated to Brighter Tomorrows
“All Things Made New,” an Irving-based mentoring program for young people, has been collaborating with Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) in its on-going blanket project. KIB provides fleece material which the All Things Made New volunteers cut and assemble into “no-sew” blankets. - August 09, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
North Korea Peace Initiative is Focus of Boston Global Forum at World Reconciliation Day Symposium 8:30-Noon, Sept. 9, Harvard University
Soft power authority Joseph Nye and Gov. Michael Dukakis will address scholars, business leaders and diplomats on the nuclear missile crisis posed by North Korea at the annual World Reconciliation Day Symposium, 8:30 AM to Noon, September 9th, Loeb House, Harvard University, 17 Quincy Street, Cambridge, Mass. - August 03, 2017 - The Boston Global Forum
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Land Along the Ortega River
About 80 acres of land with high ecological value will be preserved. - August 03, 2017 - North Florida Land Trust
CrowdReviews.com Partnered with Madridge Publishers to Announce: International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences
International Conference on Geology and Earth Sciences (Geoscience-2018) is going to be held during May 2-4, 2018 at Rome, Italy. Geoscience-2018 aims to discover advances, practical experiences and innovative ideas on issues related to geology and earth science as well as a breadth of other... - August 02, 2017 - topseos.com
Introducing beHuman
beHuman, Inc. is introducing a global platform that lets users make a positive impact on social media. - August 01, 2017 - beHuman, Inc.
EDGE Green Building System Now Certifies Existing Buildings and Retrofits
The EDGE Green building Certification system announced on 29 July that is now offering green building certification for existing buildings and retrofits. See the news release email below for more details. Development Management Group Co., Ltd. offers services as both EDGE Auditors and EDGE... - August 01, 2017 - Development Management Group Co., Ltd.
Apex Companies’ Jay Strauss to Lead Compliance Management Initiatives
Jay Strauss, QHSE expert, joins Apex to help clients increase operational performance and decrease risk. - August 01, 2017 - Apex Companies, LLC
Farm Animal Rights Movement to Rally Thousands of Animal Right Activists in the Nation's Capital
What: 2,000 animal rights activists representing 90 organizations from 12 countries When: August 3rd - 6th, 2017 Where: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Why: To train, to network, and to plan strategies for the coming year More: 80 sessions,... - July 31, 2017 - Farm Animal Rights Movement
SCB International Names Michael Varner as Director of Business Development
SCB International continues to invest in the growth of its Technical Services group and is pleased to announce and welcome Mr. Michael Varner as Director of Business Development effective June 15, 2017. - July 29, 2017 - SCB International
A R Foundation Introduces the First Blockchain Asset Backed by Water Rights
The A R Foundation LLC has announced the launch of the AQUA Rights platform. The first water rights backed asset utilizing Blockchain technology. The foundation will utilize Ethereum's Smart Contracts technology to create less volatile asset backed tokens. Thus creating a new digital asset backed... - July 27, 2017 - A R Foundation
As Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire Belches 1,000-foot Fountain of Lava, PDC Helps with New Tools to Reduce Risk
Guatemala’s July eruption of the Volcano of Fire marks its sixth major eruption of 2017, during which time PDC and national agencies finalize new tools to help make better decisions faster. - July 26, 2017 - PDC Global
Keep Irving Beautiful and All Things Made New - “No-Sew” Blankets Donated to Irving Family Advocacy Center
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) recently joined forces with the Irving-based “All Things Made New” mentoring program to make and donate four “no-sew” blankets as part of an on-going service project. The youth from the organization prepared the fleece material provided by KIB,... - July 26, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Source Molecular Supports Biscayne Bay Summit
Participants expressed concern over the water quality in Biscayne Bay, a lagoon located on the Atlantic coast of South Florida. - July 26, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
Keep Irving Beautiful Visits West Irving Library - Non-Profit Organization Promotes Litter-Free Public Spaces
On Wednesday, July 12, Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) staff visited the West Library to promote clean, litter-free public spaces. They set up a table with information on KIB programs, and spoke with library patrons about ways they can help keep our city clean and green. Among the giveaway items were... - July 20, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
New Pipe Support Barrier Reduces Corrosion and Installation Costs
Lift-Off Pipe Supports, a Lake Charles, Louisiana Company, has recently successfully designed, manufactured and installed their new "LOR" range of pipe supports with excellent results (according to the installers and pipeline company owners). - July 14, 2017 - Lift-Off Pipe Supports
Rust Bullet, LLC Introduces ProPLUS Low VOC Coating
Superior Rust Inhibitive Performance, Low VOCs and Direct to Consumer Pricing. - July 12, 2017 - Rust Bullet, LLC
Journalist Ned Madden Announces "The Catalina Triangle" - Third Installment in California "South Coast Trilogy"
“The Catalina Triangle,” the third part of journalist Ned Madden’s “South Coast Trilogy,” explores the mysterious 1,200-sq.-mi. area off the coast of Southern California between the City of Dana Point and Santa Catalina and San Clemente islands. Native peoples occupied the islands for ten thousand years, but the arrival of Europeans in the 16th century ended that way of life. Today, Catalina is a famous tourist destination and San Clemente an off-limits military combat training ground. - July 11, 2017 - Madden Communications
Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Theresa Shirley Seeking Damages for Multiple Myeloma Allegedly Caused by Benzene Exposure
On June 16, 2017, Duane Shirley filed a complaint which alleges that his wife, Theresa Shirley, contracted multiple myeloma and eventually died because of benzene she was exposed to while she grew up and went to school near the Wood River Refinery in Roxana, Illinois and the old Amoco Refinery in... - July 10, 2017 - The Dysart Law Firm
Journey Fitness Presents A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Series
Journey fitness is hosting its second annual A Warrior's Journey Obstacle Course Race. A Warrior's Journey is one of the few obstacle course races in Upstate New York. Journey Fitness will also be donating a portion of the proceeds to their local Imatter foundation, to raise awareness on teen... - July 10, 2017 - Journey Fitness
Ohnana Tents, Festival Lover’s Preferred Option, Has Reached Wide Support on Their Kickstarter Crowdfunding Campaign
The Ohnana tent prevents unwanted, hot sleepless mornings when the sun burns through the outer layer of normal tents. - July 06, 2017 - Ohnana Tents
LP Smartside Recognized as Product of CARE
The Wright Scoop recommends LP Smarside as a Product of CARE. - July 05, 2017 - The Wright Scoop
Source Molecular Exhibits at FSA Conference in Ft. Myers
Source Molecular Corporation met with various stakeholders at the annual conference hosted by the Florida Stormwater Association from June 14-16, 2017, and held at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Ft. Myers. Source Molecular’s Haley Gershon attended the event along with “over 350... - July 05, 2017 - Source Molecular Corporation
WK Dickson Expands to Greenville, SC
WK Dickson, & Co., Inc. is opening a new regional office in Greenville, SC. The new Greenville location will allow WK Dickson to better serve existing and future clientele in upstate South Carolina and serve as an extension of the services offered by our Columbia and Charleston, SC... - June 28, 2017 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Jim Smith of Golden Real Estate Makes the Cover of Top Agent Magazine
Jim Smith, broker/owner of Golden Real Estate, is featured on the cover of the Colorado edition of Top Agent Magazine for July 2017. Top Agent Magazine features the top producing and most accomplished professionals in the real estate industry, offering an in-depth look at their careers and providing a blueprint for their success. - June 28, 2017 - Golden Real Estate, Inc.
Keep Irving Beautiful’s Blanket Project - Charitable Organizations Benefit from Volunteers’ Efforts
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) began a new project last year through its Faith Groups Outreach Committee that continues to grow in popularity. A variety of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds create “no-sew” blankets from fleece material which are then donated to charitable... - June 28, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful