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SolarCraft Completes Installation of Solar Power System on Hess Production Facility

Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 649 kW solar power system at Hess Collection Winery providing nearly 100% of the electrical needs for its Napa, CA production facility. Designed and built by SolarCraft, the new system will reduce Hess’s utility costs by thousands every year, while reducing the load on the local utility grid. - May 08, 2014 - SolarCraft

Odyne Systems, LLC Taps John Deere Electronic Solutions Inverters to Drive Electric Motors for Quiet, Efficient Work Sites

Same System that Powers John Deere Equipment, Provides Power to Drive Electric Motors with Engine Off in the Odyne System, Delivering Zero Emission, Fuel Efficient Performance. - May 07, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Odyne Systems, LLC Partners with Allison Transmission’s California Distributor, Valley Power Systems, Inc., for Plug-In Hybrid Installations

Valley Power to Install Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems in New Trucks and Retrofit to Existing Trucks Under Programs with CalStart and the Electric Power Research Institute - May 05, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

New Day Underwriting Managers Announces Results of 2014 Market Update

New Report Highlights Latest Market Trends in Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance - May 05, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Experience the New Capital Safety Website

Designed to be simpler, more impactful for an enhanced experience. - May 04, 2014 - Capital Safety Group Asia Pte Ltd

The Importance of a Dedicated Fire Weather Network

Canadian environmental monitoring company commissioned whitepaper to explain critical differences between competing schools of thought regarding infrastructure deployment. - May 04, 2014 - Forest Technology Systems

Odyne Systems, LLC Named a 2014 IQ Innovation Quotient Award Winner by Biz Times Magazine

Company’s Unique Plug-In Hybrid System for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks Recognized. - May 01, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Weidlinger Project Wins ACEC National Honor Award

The firm was the structural and civil engineer for the iconic Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, which recently earned LEED Gold Certification. - May 01, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program

The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International

Innovative Flood Barrier Demonstration in Davenport, IA

The City of Davenport and the International Erosion Control Association are hosting an outdoor demonstration of a newer flood protection barrier called Big Bags USA. - April 30, 2014 - DRIPS, LLC

Odyne Systems, LLC Awarded $776,000 Agreement by Electric Power Research Institute Under a California Energy Commission Grant to Retrofit Trucks

Program to Retrofit Large Trucks with Odyne Plug-In Hybrid Systems will be Performed under California Energy Commission Grant ARV-11-013 with the Electric Power Research Institute. - April 30, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Walter T. Selver Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Walter T. Selver of Brooklyn, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of asbestos removal. About Walter T. Selver Mr. Selver has 24 years experience in the asbestos removal field. He is... - April 30, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide

Alex Pratt Joins EMLab P&K as Regional Account Manager Southeast Region

EMLab P&K hires Alex Pratt as Account Manager for the Southeast region, focusing on EMLab P&K’s mold, asbestos, and bacteria labs in Florida, Virginia, and New Jersey. - April 28, 2014 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory

Health Briefs TV Offers Tips for Living a Healthy, Green Life

The show offers viewers a look at how to live a healthier and greener life by making a few small changes in their lives. - April 24, 2014 - Health Briefs TV

New Additive Will Revolutionize Heavy Oil Production and Transportation and Save Producers at Least $4 - $5 Per Barrel

Heavy oil production requires diluent be added to the crude to give it proper viscosity to get it in a pipeline. Diluent supplies are dwindling and prices are rising. A new technology exists that results in 50% less diluent being required and oil producers saving $4-$5 per barrel. - April 23, 2014 - Petro Motion Inc.

The Way to Happiness Foundation Celebrates Earth Day

Nashville’s Earth Day Celebration at Centennial Park was a family day of eco-friendly activities and information. Many groups were able to participate including The Way to Happiness Foundation. - April 23, 2014 - The Way to Happiness

A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.

FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest

Papros Inc: Now Suppliers' Smelters on CMRT Can be Directly Checked Versus Growing Lists of Conflict Free Certified Smelters on CFSP Website

As the Conflict Free Smelter Program gathers strength, increasing numbers of smelters get certified, and the CFSP certified lists as posted on the website change for the better. In order to help the process of adoption of certified smelters, the MRPRO dashboard now checks the smelters entered on a (CMRT) template versus the smelters posted on the conflict free certified smelter list web sites. This moves the whole process along by quickly letting suppliers check and choose certified smelters. - April 18, 2014 - Papros Inc.

Wiser Choices Are Key to Inspiring Year-Round Earth Day Benefits for Commercial Contractors & Building Professionals

Earth Day was first introduced in 1970 as a global method for honoring the planet and protecting the environment. More than three decades later it is celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide and continues to grow with new initiatives such as the Green Cities Campaign, which was launched in 2013... - April 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together

Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe

Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Local Youfit Health Clubs Celebrating Earth Day by Adding Green to Their Communities

As a part of their nationwide, Earth Day celebration, at every Youfit club in America – numbering 68, with 2-3 new ones being added every month - employees will be planting two new trees. The goal is to plant 140 trees in 9 states in 60 minutes. - April 09, 2014 - Youfit Health Clubs

Odyne Hybrid System Endorsed for Allison 3000™ and 4000™ Series

Relationship with Allison Transmission Moves Forward with Agreement Endorsing and Recognizing Odyne’s Unique Hybrid System Globally. - April 08, 2014 - Odyne Systems, LLC

Green on the Green Festival Celebrates Its Fifth Anniversary May 3, Offering Visitors a Chance to “Go Green”

Free One-Day Community Festival in Worthington, Sponsored by Big Green Head, Green Energy Ohio and Interfaith Power and Light, Features a Special Screening of Award-Winning Documentary, “Chasing Ice” - April 05, 2014 - Big Green Head

The Feed You Need at a Price You’ll Love in Sun Roads Farmory's Pasture in a Box Systems

With water shortages and inclement weather ravaging our country, Sun Roads Farmory is pleased to offer an alternative feed source to keep your herd healthy and happy. Sun Roads systems produce feed with a very constant quality! This gives the producer the ability to provide a consistently high nutrient, 100% organic green feed to their animals regardless of weather or market conditions. All of this comes with an exciting, added bonus: using this feed system can cut your feed costs by half! - April 04, 2014 - Sun Roads Farmory

Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds

The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Weidlinger Receives ACEC New York’s Most Prestigious Honor

The firm provided structural and civil engineering services for the curvilinear Brooklyn Botanic Garden Visitor Center, which earned the ACEC NY Empire Award. - April 03, 2014 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report

Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC

European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre

In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC

Strathmore’s Who’s Who Names Gilbert Gordon a Professional of the Year

Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Professional of the Year for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Water Research. - April 01, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who

Ontario Energy Group Supports Sustainable Water Resources

OEG has committed itself to supporting the Gifts of Hope Water and Sanitation for Communities gift, raising $4,000 to give communities in the developing world access to clean, reliable water and sanitation facilities, and giving community members the training and skills needed to protect their water supply to ensure it will be there for future generations. - March 31, 2014 - Ontario Energy Group

Clark Solutions' Drill Driven Impeller Pump for Corrosive and Non-Corrosive Fluid Transfer Applications

Series N2001 and U2001 Pumps rated to flows of 60LPM (15.9GPM), pressures to 4 BAR (58 PSI), designed for oils, acids, bases, and water based solutions. - March 29, 2014 - Clark Solutions

ECOWISE Landcare Responds to California Water Emergency

ECOWISE Landcare Tapped by the Desert Water Agency for the installation of the Smart Irrigation Controllers. - March 27, 2014 - ECOWISE Landcare

Service Organization YRNO Wins Super Service Challenge

Service organization Youth Rebuilding New Orleans began their work in the New Orleans community right after Hurricane Katrina. They have been rewarded $44,000 for winning the Super Service Challenge. - March 26, 2014 - Youth Rebuilding New Orleans

PEM Inc. Announces Consultant Internships for Students and Recent Graduates in the Environmental Sciences and Management of the Environment

Students gain insights into current climate change and environmental challenges. - March 26, 2014 - Planetary Emissions Management Inc.

Rare Earth Materials: Will We Have Enough? C-Tech Innovation Investigates

The issues around the possible future restrictions to the supply of critical materials have been the subject of debate for several years. In response to these an international consortium has been brought together to develop new solutions to the European requirement for rare earth metals. REMANENCE... - March 26, 2014 - C-Tech Innovation Ltd

Vermont Non-Profit Joins Fight Against California’s Historic Drought

Vermont based non-profit helps connect individuals suffering from California's historic drought with dowsers in their local area. The need for water has never been greater in America's fruit and vegetable mecca, California, and The American Society of Dowsers is rising to meet this pressing need. - March 26, 2014 - The American Society of Dowsers, Inc.

Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost

The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC

California Company Named "Exporter of the Year" in the Environmental Category by U.S. Export Promotion Magazine

Solatube Global Marketing Inc. has been named a 2014 Exporter of the Year award winner by ThinkGlobal Inc., publisher of Export USA, the export promotion magazine of the USA. ThinkGlobal, which also manages the USA Export Expo, selects the Exporter of the Year Award winners. - March 21, 2014 - Solatube Global Marketing

EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate

The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC

ConservAmerica Announces Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award Honorees

At its annual Theodore Roosevelt Banquet, ConservAmerica presented "Teddies" to four individuals for their contributions to conservation. - March 20, 2014 - ConservAmerica

Sunday Assembly Presents: Change in the Arctic: What Does It Mean for Planet Earth?

Professor Pat Abbott will speak on the subject of change in the Arctic and what it means for Planet Earth on March 23, at the Balboa Park Club. The event is free and includes a live musical performance by singer/songwriter BJ Jezbera. Everyone is welcome, and childcare will be provided. - March 18, 2014 - Sunday Assembly San Diego

Affordable and Reliable Eco Friendly Flooring Installation in Pittsburgh

Perfect Flooring Pittsburgh is proud to serve its clients with all ECO friendly materials with great pricing and huge selection of floors for any home remodeling job. - March 17, 2014 - Perfect Flooring, Pittsburgh

The Enterprises TV Show Will Air a Compelling Environmental Impact Segment

The celebrity-hosted program presents a riveting segment on today’s impacts on the environment. - March 16, 2014 - Enterprises TV

Beach Terrace Care Center Shares Easy Ways to Go Green at Home

Long Beach, NY Based Nursing Home invites the community to go green this March for Earth Day. - March 15, 2014 - Beach Terrace Care Center

Balfour Beatty Construction Wins Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award from Waste Management

Yesterday, Waste Management awarded Balfour Beatty Construction the 2013 Sustainability Circle of Excellence Award, a recognition given to the top customers in the construction industry whose various projects achieved outstanding sustainability milestones. This is the third year in a row that... - March 14, 2014 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Ice Cycle is a Project to Return an Iceberg to Greenland Cube by Cube. It is Launching on Rocket Hub.

Ice Cycle is an enterprise designed by Robert Welkie to respond to one of the most immediate and dramatic catastrophes associated with global climate change, the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, the once vast inland ice or Sermersuag that at one point covered 80% of Greenland. The first phase of Ice Cycle has launched as a Fractured Atlas fiscally sponsored project on the crowd funding platform RocketHub. http://www.rockethub.com/projects/39846-ice-cycle . - March 14, 2014 - Ice Cycle

SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System at Napa Valley Country Club