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.
Big Green Purse Blogger Diane MacEachern Joins RecycleBank.com as a "Live Green" Contributor
Diane MacEachern offers readers invaluable insight and tips for living and shopping 'green'- with the economy and upcoming holidays in mind- on RecycleBank.com. - November 01, 2009 - Big Green Purse
Almost 13 Tonnes of Used Batteries Collected in Nine Months
Minister for Resources and Rural Affairs, Hon. George Pullicino, has today visited one of the outlets participating in the National Battery Buster Campaign, which is managed by WasteServ Malta Ltd and sponsored and supported by FIMBank p.l.c. - November 01, 2009 - FIMBank
NAFA Salutes Paul Condran and the City of Culver for Their Outstanding Environmental Efforts
NAFA is proud of the work Association Members like Paul Condran are doing in helping fleets go green in very meaningful ways. - November 01, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Bay Area Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler Opens Virtual Showroom
Livermore's Wine Country Cabinets, a kitchen and bathroom remodeling contracting company in the San Francisco Bay Area has opened a virtual showroom on their new Web site. Customers can now browse their product catalogs online. - October 31, 2009 - Wine Country Cabinets
Celebrate the Habitats of Cold Spring Harbor at the Cold Spring Harbor Library, November 6, 2009, 6-8pm
Come celebrate the habitats of Cold Spring Harbor at the Cold Spring Harbor Library on November 6, 2009 from 6-8pm. Entertainment provided by Uppercut. All proceeds will go towards the programs at the Cold Spring Harbor Library. - October 31, 2009 - Black Rose Productions, Inc.
NAFA Seeks Tax Credits for Fleets That Use Clean Fuel and Low-Emission Vehicles
NAFA Fleet Management Association is seeking tax credits on alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles to allow public service fleets the ability to do the right thing for the environment while remaining fiscally responsible. - October 31, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Cypher International Ltd. - Environmental Treatment Company’s President is Awarded the First Ever James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence in Global Marketing
In honor of the founder of this renowned institute, James H. Jarrett, F.C.Inst.M. and members who excel in the professional discipline of marketing at the world level, the institute has inaugurated the highly prestigious James H. Jarrett Award of Excellence by presenting it to Norm Burns,... - October 30, 2009 - Cypher International Ltd
Eco-Friendly Land Developer Dennis Gilligan Wins Lifetime Achievement Award from Home Builders Association of Maryland
Dennis Gilligan, a Maryland resident and land developer who believes in Going Green, has worked tirelessly to produce economically and environmentally viable communities throughout the tri-state area of Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania throughout the course of his lifetime. Gilligan has been honored with the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award from the HBAM association. - October 28, 2009 - Craftsmen Developers, LLC
Family Film From Salem Creek Productions, Inc. Entertains, Educates and Raises Money for Wildlife Projects
U'Bejani is a delightful family adventure film made in the wilds of Africa. With this new DVD release, Salem Creek Productions, Inc. is donating 50% of its profits from "U'Bejani" website sales to wildlife and conservation partners for various projects and education. - October 28, 2009 - Salem Creek Productions, Inc.
Lawless Entertainment Named as Worldwide Publishing, TV and Licensing Agent for Erik Daniel Shein Storyland Series of Books
Acclaimed writer/producer, Erik Daniel Shein, has named Lawless Entertainment as the worldwide agent for all media for his new 13 book collection entitled "Storyland". Each story features a beautiful holiday story for the entire family, featuring magnificent illustrations created by Lina Safar of Kiev Ukraine, veteran sales agent Richard Ellman’s IPG brokered the deal. - October 25, 2009 - sheinstoryland holdings LLC
Aquatic Weed Removal Made Easy - Easier and Faster Than Any Other Hand Tool
Justo Zarazua, a Pinconning man and retired tool designer, has invented an alternative to back-breaking aquatic weed removal methods; an affordable method to remove aquatic weeds safely and efficiently. The Weedgator™ is a five-foot long environmentally-friendly weed cutter that is easy to handle; weighing in at a mere two pounds. - October 25, 2009 - JZ Design
SAAW International Launches Meat Free Monday
Currently a number of campaigns have sprung up aimed at persuading governments around the world to declare every Monday a meat free day in an effort to tackle climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Not only is meat production hugely carbon intensive but it is also responsible for 70% of the deforestation occurring in the Amazon rainforests, as trees are felled so that crops can be grown to feed livestock. - October 25, 2009 - Society for the Advancement of Animal Wellbeing
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Approved Monopole Inc’s Permashield Premium Permanent Anti-Graffiti System
NDOT approves Monochem Permashield Premium as the environmentally friendly solution for permanent graffiti control. - October 24, 2009 - Monopole, Inc
Join the Rainforest Carbon Remove Society and HRH, The Prince of Wales, to Save the Rainforests
The Rainforest Carbon Remove Society, with a mandate to save the rainforests in Belize, has gained international exposure by being posted on The Prince’s Rainforests Project site. - October 24, 2009 - Rainforest Carbon Remove Society
GreenCitizens.net Announced as the Official Online Media Partner for 350.org
GreenCitizens.net, the Green Citizens Network, will now be the official online media partner for 350.org in South Asia. - October 24, 2009 - First Carbon
ZOLD Introduces Canada’s First Eco-Beauty Recycling Program
ZOLD is the first Canadian company to consider the environment throughout its whole supply chain. - October 24, 2009 - ZOLD
Wind Power Markets in Germany, Spain, France, Italy and UK
Europe’s wind power sector is growing strongly. The demand for wind power technology is high as Europe installs about 20 wind turbines a day. In many countries suppliers have had difficulties to keep up with the demand. Especially Germany and Spain continue to attract major investments. This... - October 24, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Experts to Gather in San Diego on February 2-3 to Discuss the Opportunities and Promise for CPV Technology at the Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit USA
Top CPV experts and players will be talking about where CPV is today and where it will be tomorrow at the 2nd Annual Concentrated Photovoltaic Summit US, February 2-3 San Diego. - October 23, 2009 - CPV Today
Groves Park Commons is TN’s First Certified Green Subdivision
Development deemed ‘game changer’ for homebuilding industry. - October 22, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Construction Art Forms Strategic Alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany Complementing Green Alternative Solutions Portfolio
Construction Art LLC, a leading energy alternative solutions provider for commercial residential and public sectors, announced today its alliance with MW Solar from Baden Baden, Germany to provide the latest European solar technology and German engineering precision in order to accelerate its growing demand for the implementation of Solar Projects across the nation. - October 22, 2009 - Construction Art a subsidiary of Krebs Ventures LLC
Advanced Film Solutions Participating in The Villages Environmental Expo, October 24, 2009
Advanced Film Solutions, Inc. has announced their participation in the 2009 Environmental Expo being held October 24, 2009 in The Villages, Lake Miona Rec Ctr., Buena Vista Blvd Advanced Film Solutions is Florida's premier Vista Window Film installation company offering energy savings NFRC... - October 21, 2009 - Advanced Film Solutions
Jack Skolds Joins Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation
Donald Evans, chairman and CEO of Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) (www.oboec.com), a renewable energy developer that intends to develop an offshore wind farm in federal waters off the coast of North Carolina, has announced that the company has hired Jack Skolds as president and chief operating officer. - October 21, 2009 - Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation
Dyna-Fog Assists in Indonesian Earthquake Recovery Effort
Another strong earthquake rocked Indonesia on Oct. 1, 2009 measuring a magnitude of 7.6, killing 236 people and injuring over 500 others. Curtis Dyna-Fog of Westfield, Indiana (USA), manufacturers of sprayers and fogger's used for disease control did an emergency shipment of several machines to assist in the rescue and recovery. - October 20, 2009 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. Announces Availability of Investor Whitepaper
Breitling Oil and Gas Corp. announces the availability of its latest investor whitepaper entitled “Investments in Oil and Gas: Large Returns During A Challenging Economy.” The white paper co-authored by Breitling CEO Chris Faulkner outlines the massive profits obtainable in... - October 19, 2009 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Natura Levo Wind Turbine Earns International Design Excellence Award, Moves to Scale Prototype Testing and Market Launch
Art Meets renewable energy technology as the small wind energy industry receives a long awaited makeover. - October 18, 2009 - Renewable PowerTech Inc
U.S. Department of Energy Awards Thermablok-Insulated “Refract House” First Place in Architecture in the 2009 Solar Decathlon Competition
Team California took the lead in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon by winning the architecture contest with a score of 98 out of a possible 100. A jury of professional architects praised the Refract House, calling it “beautiful in every respect,” and applauding Team California’s student architects and designers for its "excellent project documentation, crystal-clear concept, and successful translation of regional architecture." - October 17, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
Water Treatment Products in Sweden
Global Research & Data Services published recently a market analysis about the market for water treatment products in Sweden. - October 17, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
B-TEK Scales Provides Paradise Lawn with Digital Scale
B-TEK Scales provides a new digital scale to a neighboring lawn care company working with a tri-county solid waste district near Smithville, Ohio. - October 16, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
First-Ever Ultralight-Aircraft Webcam Will Provide a Window Seat During Aircraft-Guided Whooping Crane Migration
Operation Migration Inc. (OM) and WildEarth.tv (WE) are thrilled to announce the launch of a “TrikeCam” -- the first-ever webcam mounted on an ultralight-aircraft. The TrikeCam will provide online viewers with never before seen live views of Whooping Cranes in flight as they follow OM’s ultralights from their summer home in Central Wisconsin to their winter habitat on Florida’s Gulf coast. - October 15, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Realtors Lacking Green Listings Can Now List Their Name and Website
As the green real estate market slowly grows, there's still many green Realtors and Brokers that don't have any green homes to list - yet many are still looking for the exposure their truly deserve for all their green commitment and added green education. - October 15, 2009 - Listed Green LLC
Chamber Recognized for Energy Saving Efforts
The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Efficiency Maine for its part in promoting and encouraging County businesses to adopt energy efficient practices and equipment. - October 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
New Online Resource for Shark Conservation Efforts
Certification Program Adds Online Resources to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - October 11, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Thermablok® Welcomes Sprint to the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2009 Solar Decathlon Team
Sprint joins a distinguished roster of corporate benefactors like Tampa-based Thermablok to sponsor this year’s competitors, who represent 20 universities from around the world, all vying to design, construct and operate the most aesthetic, energy-efficient, and self-sustaining solar-powered house. - October 10, 2009 - Acoustiblok, Inc.
EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning Solution Named Platts Global Energy Awards Finalist for Commercial Technology of the Year
EnerNOC, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENOC), a leading provider of clean and intelligent energy solutions, announced today that EnerNOC’s Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) energy efficiency solution has been named a finalist in the 11th Annual Platts Global Energy Awards in the Commercial Technology of... - October 10, 2009 - EnerNOC, Inc.
Home Energy Audit Can Uncover Energy-Usage Inefficiencies
Pro Energy Consultant Franchise Owner Dan Paulovich recently opened his home energy auditing business in the Birmingham-area. Audit offers an objective analysis of a home’s energy efficiency and solutions to any home discomforts. Acting as an “energy adviser,” he’ll teach homeowners how to save energy and reduce energy costs. - October 10, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
The Wright Scoop Award George Washington Metal
Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop - consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright, is one of nation-wide contributing writers to receive the 2009 Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge George Washington Metal for her collaborative promotion of an understanding of America’s rich heritage and unique freedoms. - October 10, 2009 - The Wright Scoop
Skyward Solar Power Provides 21st Century Energy Independence to the Triangle and Surrounding Areas
Skyward Solar Power designs and installs solar power systems in North Carolina and throughout the Southeastern United States. From solar electricity to solar hot water heaters to solar pool heaters, Skyward makes sustainable, green technology available to homes and businesses. - October 10, 2009 - Skyward Solar Power
Florence Reed, Founder and President of Sustainable Harvest International, Appointed Delegate to Groundbreaking Poverty Alleviation Summit
Florence Reed and 250 other major agents of social change will convene at the Opportunity Collaboration on October 17th, World Poverty Day, to discuss how to alleviate poverty. - October 10, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Water Treatment Products in India
Global Research & Data Services published recently a market analysis about the markets for water treatment products in India: Water Treatment Products – India This market analysis gives an overview of the actual situation and future outlook of the market for water treatment products in... - October 10, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Bellwether Services Publishes Free Corporate Carbon Emissions Reduction Educational Resource
Bellwether has created a Carbon Footprint and Clean Water Strategy resource which addresses critical challenges such as green packaging, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, water strategy, environmental audit, as well as green travel, green building standards and other emerging topics. This environmental tool also supports the recent Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance Executive Order. - October 08, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites
Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
BITS - Pilani Based Start-Up Launches Green Citizens Network - Greencitizens.net
The Green Citizens Network: www.greencitizens.net has officially been launched on the 2nd October '09. It’s an initiative by First Carbon (www.firstcarbon.org), a BITS - Pilani based consultancy start-up providing climate change advisory services to its clients. - October 05, 2009 - First Carbon
GreenList: Online Business Directory Launches
After months of research and development, emailhunter.net LLC announced the launch of GreenListSource: The only searchable, exportable online directory of Green Businesses in North America. - October 04, 2009 - GreenList Source
Tuvalu Visualization Project Was Launched
Tuvalu Visualization Project is an art project visualizing information of Tuvalu on Google Earth. This project has been executed as a joint research of NPO Tuvalu Overview and Hidenori Watanave Laboratory @ Tokyo Metropolitan University from September 2008. - October 04, 2009 - Hidenori Watanave Laboratory, Tokyo Metropolitan University
The Future Looks Brighter and Realitalia Business Model Offers Solid Ground to Improve Confidence
Markets improve, more people start moving, Realitalia offers a number of reasons to go ahead now with the advantages of a real professional management (and letting) service, rental guarantees, a commitment on fair pricing, assistance on financing, Furniture Packages so that you can be confident that your Italian home will be fully enjoyable upon completion without waste of valuable time, after resources have been invested. - October 03, 2009 - Realitalia
Questions About Wild Turkey Presence Continue
These questions are relevant and timely, as next week, the USGS is holding a conference in Flagstaff, Arizona, entitled, Collaborative Conservation in Rapidly Changing Landscapes. - October 03, 2009 - Quality Parks
“Green Solutions,” Local-to-Global:
ECOfashion Pioneer Marci Zaroff Introduces Al Gore to South Florida. - October 02, 2009 - B2BGLOBAL.COM
Global Warming in Arctic Creating Imminent Global Security and Piracy Issues
MAST 2009 will tap into the future policies and opinions of global-leaders from security and defence to address issues such as security, piracy, etc impacted by the melting of polar ice-caps. - October 02, 2009 - Maritime Systems and Technologies