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Agency Leader and Wildlife Conservationist Named to Audubon International Board of Directors
Audubon International, a Troy-based nonprofit organization advancing environmental sustainability in 36 countries, is excited to announce that longtime leader of fish and wildlife conservation, Marvin Moriarty, has joined its board of directors. Moriarty spent nearly 40 years with the U.S. Fish... - February 22, 2014 - Audubon International
Conservation Failing in Battle to Save World's Most Dangerous Bird
Veteran conservationist and cassowary expert unveils failures and lost opportunities to protect earth's third largest remaining rainforest. - February 21, 2014 - Cassowary Conservation and Publishing
Gilbert Gordon Has Been Named to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Round Table
Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Round Table member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Education and Research. - February 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
New Book Takes Fresh Look at Climate Change and Environmental Destruction, Yields New Solutions
New book offers a unique perspective and fresh solutions to climate change and the attendant social, economic, and environmental problems that plague our world. Land use is the problem and land friendly monetary reform is the solution. - February 19, 2014 - Geraldine Perry
New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc. Offers Solution to California's Mega Drought and Water Shortage Crises
"The water shortage compounded by the mega drought in California could have been avoidable if the State officials would have supported my revolutionary super low flow toilet. My inventive nano technology toilet flushes with about one quart of water. Since 2007 had California had adopted my inventive toilet it could have saved annually about 1/3 of California's clean water supply and no shortage would have been today," says Dan Andreiu, the President and Founder of New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc. - February 18, 2014 - New Age Hygienic Systems, Inc.
Prince Charles Awards OBE to Climate Change Executive at Buckingham Palace Ceremony
Mary Ritter, Chief Executive Officer of the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, was presented with an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, coinciding with a series of extreme weather events across the UK. - February 16, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Odyne Systems to Showcase Performance of the 2013 Green Truck Award Vehicle at the GTA Summit and Exhibit in Booth 4877 at NTEA
ComEd’s Dan Moody to Share Documented Performance and Projected Truck Life Impact of Step Van Featuring Odyne Plug-in Hybrid System. - February 14, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC
IonSense Introduces Rugged Direct Sample Analysis by Mass Spectrometry with the DART®-QS Source
Rapid analysis with the Direct Analysis in Real Time technology provides near-instantaneous detection of drugs of abuse and contaminants. To be exhibited at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS), Seattle, WA, February 17-22, 2014, Booth 310. - February 14, 2014 - IonSense, Inc.
New, Compact in Situ pCO2 Sensor (C-Sense)
Turner Designs’ C-sense enables pCO2 monitoring in a small, low-power configuration ideal for integration with monitoring systems. - February 14, 2014 - Turner Designs, Inc.
McDonough Wildlife Exclusion Contractor Launches Information Portal on Wildlife Removal, Wildlife Prevention and Animal Damage Repairs
Hansard Wildlife Prevention today announced the launch of www.hansardremodeling.com as an information portal for McDonough metro homeowners to find information about Wildlife Exclusion and Wildlife Removal solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of... - February 14, 2014 - Hansard Wildlife Prevention
Freshana Organic Solutions Announces Acquisition of New Website Address
New website address is expected to enhance Freshana’s brand recognition and allow the company to connect and engage with their consumers more effectively. - February 07, 2014 - Freshana Organic Solutions
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
Nadia S. Vlahos Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Nadia S. Vlahos of Kahului, Hawaii has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of solar energy. About Nadia S. Vlahos Ms. Vlahos has over 15 years experience in the field of solar energy. She is an... - February 06, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
M&A Activity to Continue in ITAD and Electronics Recycling Markets as the Number of Small Independent Firms Shrinks, Says Compliance Standards
Compliance Standard is pleased to announce the release of an assessment of the IT equipment and electronics disposition and recycling sector. Titled “The ITAD and Electronic Recycling Competitive Landscape: The Momentary Vanishing of the Pure-Play ITAD Companies,” the document shows how... - February 05, 2014 - Compliance Standards LLC
Rose Strong of Furia Rubel Communications Joins Cooks Creek Watershed Association Board of Directors
Bucks County exceptional value watershed group appointed Strong to assist with public relations and development. - February 05, 2014 - Furia Rubel Communications
Solar Innovations, Inc. Develops Cold Frames That Foster Cold-Weather Plant Production
Solar Innovations, Inc., a manufacturer of greenhouses, garden windows, and skylights has designed and tested a cold frame system that can continue to produce plants even when outside temperatures drop below the acceptable growing range. - February 03, 2014 - Solar Innovations, Inc.
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. to Welcome an Internationally-Experienced Air Technician in 2014
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS) will welcome a new air technician in 2014. Jay De Las Alas of the Phillipines has extensive experience with international air testing projects and will be a strong asset to the ESS team. - February 02, 2014 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
"India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival announces the addition of its newly published study on Indian membrane separation technology market titled as "India Membrane Separation Technology: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 150 page study comprehensively investigates the membrane separation technology market & industry dynamics with respect to product, market & industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company & economic profiles among many more. - January 31, 2014 - Tech Archival
EMLab P&K Upgrades iPhone and Android Apps with Mold Spore Photos and Access to Project Invoices
EMLab P&K's mobile apps for iPhone and Android now enable clients to view microphotos of mold/fungi in the fungal library and review project invoices in Project Details. - January 31, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
"World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" (Volume 2014) is Now Available with Tech Archival
Tech Archival is pleased to announce the addition of its newly published study on the world activated carbon market titled as "World Activated Carbon: Assessment, Opportunities & Forecast Up-to 2018" to its offering. This 170 page study comprehensively investigates the global market & industry statistics with respect to product statistics, market statistics, industry statistics, key drivers, trends, challenges, threats, opportunities, company profiles, and economic profiles among many more. - January 30, 2014 - Tech Archival
Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter
While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Regional Manager Joins McKim & Creed, Inc.
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Curtis Burkett, PE, LEED AP has joined the company’s Daytona Beach, Florida office as a regional manager. - January 30, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
WK Dickson Names Kraig Kern as New Vice President
W.K. Dickson & Co., Inc., a leading community infrastructure consulting firm, announced today that Kraig C. Kern, CPSM, has been promoted to Vice President. Kern began his career with WK Dickson as Corporate Marketing Coordinator in 2001 and was promoted to Director of Marketing in 2003. He... - January 29, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Anchorage Photographer Selected for "Voices of the Wilderness" Exhibit
An image captured by Anchorage photographer Carl Johnson has been selected to represent Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve in the upcoming "Voices of the Wilderness" exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1964 Wilderness Act. The exhibit will travel to seven communities throughout Alaska in 2014. - January 29, 2014 - Arctic Light Gallery & Excursions
More Organic Farms Powered by Consumers
A new startup, Fquare, aims to give consumers what they want, more organic, non-GMO foods. Fquare allows members to sponsor farms to go organic nationwide. - January 28, 2014 - Fquare Inc
NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee, NFL, Verizon and Broadway Green Alliance Partner to Recycle Electronic Waste
AnythingIT, Inc., (OTCBB: ANYI), a leading information technology electronics recycler and e-waste handler serving both government and commercial markets partnered with The NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee, NFL, SHI, Verizon and the Broadway Green Alliance to collect and safely recycle electronic... - January 23, 2014 - AnythingIT
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss New Contractor Professional Liability Trends at Annual AGC Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm, is scheduled to join industry experts in a panel discussion on new trends in contractor professional... - January 22, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Green House Data Introduces New Cloud Storage Levels to Meet Increased Customer Demand
Ranked Storage Offers Are Tailored to Database and Server Requirements - January 21, 2014 - Green House Data
Pandas International Wins Favorite Panda Charity of the Year
Jeroen Jacobs announced the results of the Giant Panda Zoo Awards 2013, in a ceremony held at the Zoo Atlanta on Friday, January 17. There were 10 categories for the voting including; Favorite Cub of the year, the Human of the year, Panda Moment of the Year and Favorite Panda Charity. Mei Lun... - January 19, 2014 - Pandas International
Smart-Hose Technologies Announces the Addition of a European Based Representative
Smart-Hose Technologies is pleased to announce the addition of Geoff Pearce to their sales team. Geoff has over 35 years experience in the industrial gas and process chemical hose industries and holds a Higher National Certificate in Engineering. He has represented industry leaders including ERIKS... - January 16, 2014 - Smart-Hose Technologies
Clean Footprint Attends Keep Florida Beautiful Annual Meeting
Clean Footprint Founder to discuss green initiatives for the State of Florida with attendees of KFB annual meeting. - January 16, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Mara Majeeda Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Mara Majeeda as an account manager within the company’s Construction Practice. “Mara’s hire reflects New Day’s ongoing... - January 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Aqwastream™ M2M Technology Saves Over 6,180 Plastic Water Bottles in Launch Month
New, personal water bottle refill system from www.aqwastream.com, offers no-cost refills and sustainable messaging via micro-broadcast network. - January 15, 2014 - Aqwastream
Wheeling Businesses Deliver Water to Victims of WV Chemical Spill
Wheeling businesses teamed up to deliver over 400 gallons of water to residents of southern West Virginia affected by the recent chemical spill. On Friday, January 10, Direct Online Marketing President Justin Seibert drove a box truck loaned by Wheeling Truck Center to transport the water to... - January 14, 2014 - Direct Online Marketing
EMLab P&K Partners with Ian Cull of Indoor Sciences to Bring IAQ Training Course to Irvine, CA
EMLab P&K hosts the IAQA Indoor Environmentalist Course at its Irvine, CA laboratory. The indoor air quality (IAQ) training course is taught by Ian Cull of Indoor Sciences. - January 13, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
One Call Junk Haul, LLC is Accredited by BBB
In a time where customer service has dropped off...One Call Junk Haul makes customer service its number one priority. Recognized as a leader, One Call junk Haul has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau. - January 12, 2014 - One Call Junk Haul, LLC
Tersus Gives Support to RemediationWorkshop.com Technology Lecture Series
Tersus Environmental sponsors RemediationWorkshop.com Technology Lecture Series bringing complimentary half-day technical presentations on soil and groundwater remediation to multiple cities across the US. - January 10, 2014 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Senior Geomatics Manager Joins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Michael Hoover, RPLS, LSLS, CFM, has joined the company’s Houston office as a senior geomatics manager. Hoover has extensive experience as a boundary surveyor and... - January 10, 2014 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Audubon International Names New Membership Coordinator
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Tara Pepperman as the organization’s Membership Coordinator. Tara joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on January 2, 2014. As Membership Coordinator, Tara will provide member services support for all Audubon... - January 09, 2014 - Audubon International
North Carolina Governor Appoints Dan Dawson to Environmental Management Commission
WK Dickson & Co., Inc. is pleased to announce that Dan Dawson, PE, PLS, the firm’s Vice President and Manager of the Wilmington Regional Office, has been appointed to a six year term on the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission by Governor Pat McCrory. Mr. Dawson has more... - January 08, 2014 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
EMLab P&K's Las Vegas, NV Laboratory Now AIHA Accredited for Mold Analysis
EMLab P&K's Las Vegas mold and asbestos laboratory is now AIHA accredited to analyze spore trap samples for mold. - January 08, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Rentricity Wins NYSERDA Award to Study City of Albany in-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project
Rentricity Inc., which makes technology that generates electricity using water pressure in pipes, has been awarded approximately $100,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to study the technical issues and benefits of installing a water pipe-based... - January 06, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Audubon International Names Associate Director of Environmental Programs
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Bechtel as Associate Director of Environmental Programs. Prior to joining Audubon International, Doug served as the Director of Conservation Science for The Nature Conservancy’s (Conservancy) New Hampshire Chapter for over 15... - January 05, 2014 - Audubon International
Stand with Wolves Featuring 2014 Governor Candidate Dr. Robert Ornelas
The Native people consider wolves sacred the same way others consider the Bible sacred. Tax payers are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to kill these animals. By saving the animals, tourism will grow and impact our economy. Tourism expenditures will increase while thousands of jobs will be generated. - January 02, 2014 - Elite TV News
Madagascar’s Elections and the Future of Lemur Conservation
LCF is anxiously awaiting the results of Madagascar’s second round of voting in the first presidential election since a military coup in 2009, and the impact a new government will have on conservation and sustainability in a country that is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Rare, endangered Mongoose Lemurs (Eulemur mongoz), and Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) twins born at LCF’s Myakka City Lemur Reserve while future in the wild is uncertain. - December 25, 2013 - Lemur Conservation Foundation
Engineer Rejoins McKim & Creed
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics and planning firm with offices throughout the U.S., announces that Tamara Carter Murphy, PE, has rejoined the company’s Wilmington, North Carolina office as a project engineer. Murphy is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University... - December 21, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
McKim & Creed Professional Earns Surveying License
McKim & Creed, Inc., an engineering, geomatics (surveying) and planning firm with offices throughout the United States, is pleased to announce that Pete Sanchez of the company’s Lawrenceville, Georgia, office has received his Registered Land Surveyor license from the Georgia Board of... - December 21, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
McKim & Creed Professional Earns Engineering License
Stephanie Kellogg of McKim & Creed’s Raleigh office has received her Professional Engineer license from the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Kellogg is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in civil engineering. She is a project... - December 21, 2013 - McKim & Creed, Inc.
Scalada Holdings to Build Desalination Facility in South America
As the world’s water supply diminishes; Scalada Holdings plans construction of desalination facility in South America. - December 20, 2013 - Scalada Holdings, Ltd.