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Atlas Copco Expander Generators Producing Geothermal Power at Enel Stillwater and Salt Wells Plants in Nevada
Atlas Copco Gas and Process expander generators in Nevada are fully commissioned and capable of producing enough energy to power a medium-sized city. The six turboexpanders are installed in the Enel Green Power’s Stillwater and Salt Wells geothermal power plants near Fallon, Nevada. The two... - January 26, 2010 - Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company
World Sound Healing Day - February 14, 2010 World Peace Toning and Chanting - a Sonic Valentine for Peace on Earth
Join thousands of voices throughout the planet for the 8th Annual World Sound Healing Day February 14, 2010 at 12 noon ET. Sound forth for 5 minutes with the "AH" created and projected with the energy of harmony, compassion and love. At that time please go to www.templeofsacredsound.org to enhance the vibratory effect for planetary peace. Visit www.healingsounds.com for more information. - January 26, 2010 - Healing Sounds
American Geotechnical Inc. States Risk Factors of Erosion Damage During SoCal Storms
Southern California is synonymous with natural disasters such as earthquakes and massive fires, and meteorologists predict that 2010 will be another year of heavy rains and record landslides. Although we are still relatively early in this year’s rainy season, local rains have already eroded... - January 23, 2010 - American Geotechnical Inc.
Haiti Solar Lighting Imminent as Sol Inc. Flies Donated Lights and Volunteers
Medical Clinic and Orphanage Benefit First. - January 23, 2010 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)
Nu-Heat Wins National Training Award
Nu-Heat is thrilled to have won the medium employer category in the 2009 National Training Awards. The awards are the UK’s most prestigious accolades for training today. They celebrate inspiration and excellence in training for both organisations and individuals. Entries come from all... - January 23, 2010 - Nu-Heat
Continental Disc Corporation Initiates Green Packaging Effort Utilizing Recycled Materials
Continental Disc Corporation has instituted a plan to maximize the amount of recycled material used in their product packaging and shipping containers. Currently, recycled material is being used on Continental Disc Corporation’s popular ICON rupture disc and SANITRX® rupture disc product... - January 22, 2010 - Continental Disc Corporation
TERRY Environmental Services
TERRY Environmental Services, recently recognized as one of the nation’s top 2500 fastest growing companies, is expanding and has hired Jack M. “Bo” Ellis, III as a senior environmental engineer. - January 22, 2010 - TERRY Environmental Services
New Green Chemicals Improve Performance of Boiler Systems
Eco-Green® Boiler Treatment & Conditioner improves operation and reduces maintenance of boilers without environmentally-hazardous ingredients. - January 22, 2010 - Daimer Industries, Inc.
EMLab P&K Offers Real-Time PCR Tests for Pathogen Detection
EMLab P&K launches new analytical services using real-time PCR technology to detect pathogens in food and environmental samples. The new PCR testing services are affordable and will help clients with time-sensitive projects. - January 21, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Community Green Energy Announces Winner of 2009 Solar Roof Sweepstakes
Community Green Energy announced that, after 9 months and almost 190,000 entries, the winner of the Solar Roof Sweepstakes is David Siegfried of Vienna, Ohio. Mr. Siegfried will receive a 1 kilowatt solar panel, converter box, mounting hardware and all wiring necessary to integrate it into the... - January 21, 2010 - Community Green Energy
The Blume Community Joins the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program
The Taylor Properties Group recently registered the Blume Community as a member in the Audubon Lifestyles Sustainable Development Program. The 360 acre property has been used for various forms of agriculture for nearly 100 years. - January 21, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
Central Hudson Propane Plant Utilizes New Thermablok Aerogel® Insulation, Saving Money and Surpassing Government Regulated Fire Codes
Faced with a failing fire protection system at eight, 30,000-gallon above-ground propane storage tanks, Central Hudson engineers have designed a new system using Thermablok aerogel insulating material to restore safety features to the tanks that actually surpass the National Fire Protection... - January 20, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Free BOM Scrub Downloads of MRPRO Capabilities Enable Seamless Compliance with Latest Regulatory Lists
Papros Inc.'s download offers free BOM scrubs when parts information is available in XML or Excel. This will ease the regulatory burden for many companies who face tough times in the current economy. - January 20, 2010 - Papros Inc.
Holocene Opens Northeast U.S. Regional Office
New Office to Serve Four States along with Manhattan and Philadelphia. - January 20, 2010 - Holocene, LLC
Former EPA Science Communication Director Launches Vincent Roa Group LLC to Deliver High-Value Communication in the Green Sector
Managing Partner and Chief Strategist Donna Vincent Roa, PhD, ABC today announced the launch of Maryland-based Vincent Roa Group, LLC, a company that provides executives in the green sector with high-value communication, PR, and marketing. - January 18, 2010 - Vincent Roa Group LLC
Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States
Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their... - January 18, 2010 - Green Key Global
Plantation Capital's $300 Million Renewable Energy Plantations Fund to Contribute to Greenhouse Gas Reductions
Plantation Capital are launching the Renewable Energy Fund to help Asia Plantation Capital develop up to 100 Megawatts of Dendro Thermal Power Stations fuelled by over 100,000 acres of renewable energy plantations. - January 18, 2010 - Plantation Capital
Solar-Vacation Campaign Promising to Homeowners Looking for Solar Electric Solution
Potero Launches Solar-Vacation.com to Celebrate Connection Between Homeowners Looking to Purchase Solar Electric System and Claiming Their Solar-Vacation. - January 17, 2010 - Potero Solar
Audubon Lifestyles Has Launched Its Sustainable Golf Facility Program
Audubon Lifestyles, a non-profit sustainability focused education organization, has completed development of a program geared towards assisting those seeking to become models of sustainability at their golf facilities. - January 17, 2010 - ISC-Audubon
MD Now Urgent Care Centers Seek Medical Supplies for Haitian Earthquake Relief
MD Now Urgent Care is currently seeking the assistance of staff, patients and the community by way of medical supply donations for the people of Haiti during this time of great difficulty and natural disaster. MD Now Medical Centers, in response to the tragedy facing the Haitian people as a result of the devastating earthquake just experienced, owner Dr Peter Lamelas has partnered with Medishare for Haiti to provide medications, medical supplies and monetary donations to aid relief efforts. - January 16, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Curtis Dyna-Fog (USA) Assists in Aftermath of Earthquake in Haiti
Curtis Dyna-Fog of Westfield, Indiana assists in Haiti recovery effort by donating fogging machines to help control the spread of disease. - January 15, 2010 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
inXitu’s Cost Effective XRD Now Available for Calcite in Coal Determination
Following the introduction of BTX in mid 2009, inXitu now offers a clean fuel version of this new class of products. - January 15, 2010 - inXitu
God’s Green America Honors African Leaders
God’s Green Africa, a division of God’s Green America, announced today a call for nominations for its “Change Africa, Change the World” Leadership Awards. Winners will be announced in October 2010 and championed in a book, “Change Africa, Change the World”... - January 15, 2010 - God's Green America
Entrepreneurial US Company Sheds New Light on City of Sustainability
U.S Green Technology Opportunities Expand Internationally as SolarOne® Solutions Ships “Zero-Carbon” Streetlights to Masdar. - January 14, 2010 - SolarOne Solutions LLC
GreenSmart Announces the Smart, Safe Way to Tote Your Wine
GreenSmart, a global brand of eco-friendly bags and cases, rounds out its food and beverage collection with the introduction of wine bottle totes. GreenSmart has expanded its application of lab-tested, non-toxic Neogreene from computer transport and storage to lunch bags, water bottle koozies, and... - January 14, 2010 - GreenSmart
Peter Cennamo, CEO of Trumatech, Announces New Line of Energy Management Controls
Leader in environmental technology systems announces new product line. - January 14, 2010 - Trumatech
EMLab P&K and Philders Group International Inc. Form Strategic Alliance for Infectious Disease Control Initiative
Infection control training and education courses to be offered in several key cities throughout the U.S. - January 14, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Green Apple Energy Company Receives UL Certification
LED Lighting Solutions are Changing the Future. - January 14, 2010 - Green Apple Energy Company
Peter Cennamo, CEO of Trumatech, Unveils New Corporate Headquarters
Developer and Marketer of Energy Efficient Management Controls Announces New Location. - January 13, 2010 - Trumatech
Every Kid Deserves to Hold a Frog
Tree Frog Treks would like 25,000 children in the San Francisco Bay Area to hold a frog, gecko, tortoise, snake, lizard, or bug. The purpose of this goal is to get children in touch with the environment and to create critical thinkers who will work to save, preserve, and maintain our home. The fate... - January 13, 2010 - Tree Frog Treks
EMLab P&K's Asbestos Laboratory in Phoenix, AZ Receives NVLAP Accreditation for Asbestos Analysis
EMLab P&K's Phoenix, Arizona laboratory is NVLAP accredited for PLM bulk asbestos analysis (NVLAP Lab Code: 500031-0). - January 13, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
New LED Outdoor Lighting System Technology to be Presented by Cincinnati’s Outdoor Lighting Professionals, NiteLites, at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show
NiteLites Cincinnati outdoor lighting professionals to showcase the latest in outdoor LED lighting systems at the Cincinnati Home and Garden Show March 6th through 14th. - January 11, 2010 - NiteLites Outdoor Lighting
Have a Greener New Year’s Resolution with Dry Greening's Reusable Dry Cleaning Bag
Dry Greening's reusable dry cleaning bags is a new green product that allows you to rid your closet of plastic bags forever. The bag’s innovative and adaptable design allows for easy transport of clothes to the cleaners, and once the clothes are clean, the tote transforms into a garment bag, eliminating the need for plastic waste. Each bag is made from 100 percent recycled materials and is available for purchase at www.drygreening.com. - January 08, 2010 - Dry Greening LLC
Acoustiblok, Inc.’s Sound Abatement Material Named 2009 Best Products Winner by Builder News Magazine
Builder News Magazine, the national residential and multifamily media brand for builders, developers, contractors and designers, released its 2009 "Best Products" edition naming Acoustiblok noise abatement products among the top products used in the building industry throughout the... - January 07, 2010 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Green Up Your Dorm Contest
Targeting the college students of Southern California, this contest focuses on helping college students make small choices that lead to big changes for the environment around them. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
Vanguard University’s Students in Free Enterprise to Hold Environmental Sustainability Conference
Targeting the Orange County business community, the conference features keynote speaker Martin Diedrich, Founder of Kéan Coffee, and focuses on environmental sustainability with an emphasis on innovation and creativity. - January 06, 2010 - Vanguard University SIFE
EMLab P&K’s Houston, TX Laboratory Receives AIHA Accreditation for Mold Lab Analysis
EMLab P&K receives AIHA accreditation for mold analysis at its Houston, Texas mold lab. - January 06, 2010 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
"Haynesville" the Movie Now Available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com
"Haynesville," a documentary about shale gas production is now exclusively available on GoHaynesvilleShale.com. - January 04, 2010 - Shaleforum.com
Free e-Waste Pickups in NYC
The 4th Bin e-waste rescue is offering free e-waste pick ups this coming January to all Manhattan residents and businesses. All electronic items regardless of their condition will be either reused or recycled. - January 01, 2010 - The 4th Bin
New Book: How to Take Care of Your Share of the Planet: Creating a Healthy Habitat to Protect Your Share of Planet Earth, by Betsy S. Franz
Full of wisdom, wit and wonder, this great little book encourages property owners to get to know their own piece of the planet – and the critters that live there - and then to learn how to protect them. - January 01, 2010 - Betsy S. Franz
Fine Homebuilding Gives Outlook for the Building Industry: Predictions for 2010 and the Decade Ahead
The editors of Fine Homebuilding have made their predictions for what you can expect from the residential building industry in the decade ahead. - December 31, 2009 - The Taunton Press
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation Reaches Agreement to Acquire 100% of Oklahoma Oil and Gas Exploration Company
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, a growing oil and gas drilling and exploration company, is pleased to announce that it has in place a preliminary agreement for the purchase of Southwest Energy Exploration of Oklahoma City, OK. Under the confidential terms of the agreement, which will go into... - December 30, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Celergy Networks Strengthens Its Smart Grid / Smart Energy Integration Business
Celergy Adds Telecom Veteran Martin W Greenwood to Its Executive Team - December 30, 2009 - Celergy Networks, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces National Green Week February 1-5, 2010
Nationwide event is enlisting an army of “Green Keepers,” providing schools with educational resources to jumpstart environmental studies. - December 30, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Anderson University Graduates First Online Student
Anderson University student, Sheila Day, graduated in December without ever stepping foot on campus. Day is Anderson’s first online-only graduate. She completed her Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree from over 200 miles away. Day is an example of the growing need for online programs in... - December 25, 2009 - The Learning House, Inc.
New Breitling Oil and Gas Filtering Technology to be Tested in Hardeman Basin
Breitling Oil and Gas Corporation, an independent producer based in Irving, Texas, announced the availability of new 3-D seismic interpretation and filtering technology developed exclusively by the company, which increases the likelihood of pinpointing - with greater than 86 percent accuracy -... - December 22, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Lotus Brands Title Don't Drink the Water Addresses the Safety of Tap Water, One of the Most Important Issues of Our Time
New York Times ran an investigation recently into the safety of our tap water with startling results. According to their article, the law regulating tap water is 35 years old and regulates only 91 of the more than 60,000 chemicals that are used in the United States. - December 22, 2009 - Lotus Brands
Life Force Intl Liquid Vitamins Retailer LiquidWholeFood.com Joins 1% for the Planet
Understanding the organic origin of the Life Force International liquid vitamins they sell, LiquidWholeFood.com has joined the "1% for the Planet" organization, committing 1% of a year's revenues to support an environmental stewardship organization. - December 20, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Hunley Waters Leads Revitalization Efforts and Secures Charleston’s First myEnergyLoan
With an increased consumer desire for energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes fueling interest in Hunley Waters, the neighborhood announces its first green myEnergyLoan in Charleston, South Carolina. - December 19, 2009 - Hunley Waters and Cobalt Developments, LLC
NAEG Announces Merger, New Symbol, Audited Financials
Native American Energy Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: NAGP) ("NAEG" or the "Company"), formerly trading under the symbol NVMG.PK, today confirmed the completion of a merger with publicly traded Flight Management International, Inc. (a Delaware corporation), and further announced that... - December 18, 2009 - Native American Energy Group, Inc.