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Anson County Requests State’s Leadership in Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
The Anson County Commissioners have publicly announced their support for North Carolina citizens and state officials who oppose Alcoa’s request to obtain a renewed 50-year license from the Federal Energy Resources Commission (“FERC”) to control, manage and exploit the Yadkin... - June 01, 2008 - Stanly County
The Renewable Energy Centre Applauds Tidal Power Supply to the National Grid
Irish company OpenHydro has become the first company to successfully supply electricity to the national grid using tidal power technology. The Renewable Energy Centre issued a statement in full support of the system and the promotion of tidal power as a reliable source of energy for the UK. - June 01, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Greentech Investor Website Message Boards for Renewable and Greentech Stocks Now Available
Investors can Share info on Solar Stocks, Wind Stocks, Biofuel Stocks, Geothermal Stocks, Green Automotive and More. - May 31, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Low-Tech Energy - International Finalists Announced in Global Green Awards
Today the world’s leading green energy prize announced that pioneering renewable energy projects from Africa, Asia and Latin America will each receive prizes of up to £20,000, with an overall Energy Champion winning up to £40,000. Winners will be revealed at a ceremony in London in June. - May 31, 2008 - Ashden Awards
Mohawk, NY - Reggae Festival for Climate Protection - Saturday July 26th, 12pm - 12am
All day reggae concert and green festival supporting the environment and benefiting the alliance for climate protection. - May 29, 2008 - Safflyn Corporation
Scottish Beaver Trial a "Tremendous Step Forward"
Trees for Life, the award-winning charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, today welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to allow a trial reintroduction of European beavers to Mid-Argyll. “To see beavers living wild in Scotland after an absence of... - May 28, 2008 - Trees for Life
Dumpster Diving is a Serious Liability Risk in Detroit, Michigan Warns Sherman Rogers of All Waste, LLC
Taking out the trash is so common that is usually done with little or no thought. However All Waste, LLC wants to make everyone aware of the dangers that exist - May 26, 2008 - All Waste, LLC
Older Diesel Engine Emission Control Retrofits Go DIGITAL, Virtually Eliminating the Need for Expensive Exhaust After-Treatment
If you have ever been stuck driving behind a diesel truck or bus belching out black clouds of emissions and wanted to know why this is happening, it's simple, these older diesel engines have poor combustion efficiencies and no emission control systems. One small California Company, Extengine Systems, has hit on a novel approach to cleaning up these older diesels, Go DIGITAL. - May 24, 2008 - Extengine Systems, Inc
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up as Oil Hits Over $130 Barrel
Recent Developments in Solar, Wind, Geothermal and Green Automotive Stocks as Oil Sets Record Highs. - May 24, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
KEO Achieves First LEED Certified Design in Kuwait
Sabah Al Ahmad International Financial Center sets new benchmark for Sustainability in the region. - May 22, 2008 - KEO International Consultants
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
New Fuel System Ready; Hydrogen from Water Fuel Systems for Automobiles
The HydroGo/HydroH2 Fuel Systems will solve global energy crisis by producing fuel at ignition point in all fossil fuel engines. It will reduce cost and there are no emissions. - May 21, 2008 - RCW Environmental Innovations
Uruguayan Researcher Discovers the Real Cause of Climate Change and Global Warming
Internal combustion engines are consuming all the oxygen on the planet and are the chief culprits for the degradation of the ozone layer, causing global warming and climate change. - May 21, 2008 - Fundacion Codigos
Achieving Corporate Sustainability – The Need to Go Green – Leadership Event
If the largest factor in determining a company’s profitability is “Going Green”, then ACI’s Achieving Corporate Sustainability leadership conference will provide attendees with the expert knowledge and tools to reduce costs, eliminate wastes, maximize profitability, build brand image, and increase the overall market share of their corporation. - May 20, 2008 - Active Communications International
Young Polar Scientists Take the Pulse of Permafrost Temperature
A team of young investigators from the Permafrost Young Researchers Network (http://pyrn.ways.org) have started an international project to measure climate change impacts on permafrost temperatures — with bore holes in Svalbard, northern Sweden, Norway and Finland. - May 20, 2008 - Permafrost Young Researchers Network
PF WaterWorks Introduces 'Clean and Green' Commonsense Drain Management
Three years ago, a team of professionals from Texas and Oklahoma oilfields concluded that there must be a better way to maintain a clean drainage system. Resolving to find a solution that enhanced self-sufficiency while protecting the environment, a technology was developed to simplify the obvious,... - May 17, 2008 - PF WaterWorks
International Cheetah Specialist, Dr. Laurie Marker, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Zoological Society of San Diego
Laurie Marker, Ph.D., who has worked with cheetahs for nearly 35 years, is the recipient of the 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Zoological Society of San Diego. As an American Conservation Scientists and Humanitarian, Marker has been working with local African communities towards ensuring the survival of cheetahs. - May 17, 2008 - Cheetah Conservation Fund
bluedominoes, Inc. To Speak at Whole Children Whole Planet Expo
Two-Day Event Features Exhibits, Expert Speakers, Special Events, Natural Foods, Celebrities, and Interactive Performances. - May 17, 2008 - bluedominoes, inc.
The Renewable Energy Centre Speaks Out at Grand Designs Live Show
The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk headlined a seminar entitled “Go Green – Get Rich” at the Grand Designs Live Show last week. Richard Simmons, MD spoke frankly about the domestic and national picture of renewable energy in the UK. - May 17, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
N.C. Water Rights Committee Launches New Web Site
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) has announced the launch of the organization’s new Web site at www.ncwaterrights.org. The Web site features an overview of the organization, informative information on water rights and radio spots featuring N.C. Water Rights Committee... - May 17, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview
In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com
Russ Allen Speaks Out About the Negative Health Effects and Danger of Electrical Pollution
Stray electric utility currents are a major source of pollution in North America. While big businesses are often to blame, the ramifications of stray electricity on the environment are resulting in the deaths of millions through commonplace occurrences. Stray current can interfere with living... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Wisconsin Farmer and Author of the New Book, Russ Allen, Wins Millions in Utility Lawsuit
After millions of dollars lost, a series of misfortunes and the mysterious sickness and death of numerous cows, farm owner Russ Allen discovered that the trouble with his livestock was brought on by electrical pollution of the earth. In his new book, Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Glenmore Books is Proud to Announce the Release of the New Book "Electrocution of America: Is Your Utility Company Out to Kill You?" by Russ Allen
Is electrical pollution slowly deteriorating the health of people across the country? It is a silent killer—invisible, odorless and tasteless—which makes it the perfect pollutant. That question is in the back of the mind of Russ Allen, a Wisconsin native and author of the new book... - May 16, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Columbia Analytical Unveils New Corporate Identity and Website
Columbia Analytical Services, Inc., one of the nation's leading environmental testing laboratories, today unveiled its new corporate identity with a revised logo and redesigned website. The company's website address is www.caslab.com. "The new company logo was designed to freshen our look and... - May 16, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Solar Stocks for May 2008
J.Peter Lynch Reports, “Solar Stocks have Surprised the Street and Beaten Estimates, Some by a Wide Margin.” Canadian Solar Inc. Leads Sector with Earnings Report and Robust Market Demand for Products. - May 16, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Dog Ear Publishing Goes Green
Dog Ear Publishing, a leader in self publishing, takes a environmentally responsible approach to publishing books. - May 15, 2008 - Dog Ear Publishing
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman is Founded to Take Action Against the Slaughter and Hazing of Wild Buffalo
New group takes a grassroots approach toward advocacy of buffalo in the Yellowstone area. - May 15, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
Renewable Energy Stocks Audio Interview with Geothermal Stock, Essential Innovations Technology Corp
Jason McDiarmid, President and CEO of Geoexchange Technology Company, DiscussesGlobal Market Opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia. - May 15, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
EPA Recognizes ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/Cratexpress Among Nation’s Leading Green Power Purchasers
ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress today announced its purchase of green power and its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Green Power Partnership. ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress is purchasing more than 220,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which... - May 14, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
EclipseSpa Adds Plant Power to Bath and Beauty Products
EclipseSpa leverages the restorative powers of plants to enhance beauty and health. - May 14, 2008 - EclipseSpa
RLDJ International Announces Partnership with Green Supply Chain. Org
With high energy costs, rising food prices, shortages, riots, a food distribution system in a complete meltdown and limiting damage to the environment, these are just some of the major challenges facing our society over the coming years. As the energy, environmental and food distribution debate... - May 14, 2008 - RLDJ INTERNATIONAL
What Happens When You Combine the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and NY Artist Alex Beard with on Site Energy Co? You Get BioEla, the 208 Volt Elephant
In a behemoth effort to show their commitment to "going green" this year, the Tribeca Film Festival’s Family Street Fair challenged nature artist, writer and traveler, Alex Beard. The challenge was to create an arts and crafts activity that would incorporate one of the events'... - May 11, 2008 - On Site Energy
Rezhub.com Takes the Green Travel Search to the Next Level
RezHub.com has given travelers a sort feature with a conscience, "Sort by Green Score." Customers using the RezHub.com hotel search are now able to view hotels in order of the way they care for the environment. - May 11, 2008 - RezHub.com
Labelmaster® to Distribute Lite Version of Terralink TDX™ Software
Labelmaster®, an American Labelmark Company has chosen Terralink Systems, Inc. (TSI) to provide them with a lite version of their Terralink Data eXchange (TDX™) hazardous waste / hazardous materials software for distribution under the name TDXLite™ Labelmaster® Special Edition. - May 10, 2008 - Terralink Systems, Inc.
Wind Power Expertise from Efficiency Maine and UMaine
Efficiency Maine and University Of Maine Orono Team Up to Provide Equipment and Expertise for Wind Power Research. - May 09, 2008 - Efficiency Maine
Vyouz Petrolcycle "Bottle Pumps" Will Dramatically Upset Oil Profits But Improve Recycling Rates
The technology to convert plastic into crude oil has been a hot topic since April 2007 when a recycling plant based on Prof Alka Zadgaonkar's methods was set to begin production. Since then the holy grail of recycling has been to find a more compact method of converting used plastic into purer... - May 08, 2008 - Vyouz Ltd
Climate Change and Biofuels to Cause Further Hunger in Africa
International food prices have risen at unprecedented rates, main causes being below-normal harvests, growing cereal demand, and increasing use of crop land for biofuels. And climate change will worsen the situation for many sub-Saharan countries which are poor, already food insecure and with low capacity to adapt or finance food imports. These findings from IIASA's Agriculture Program will be presented by Mahendra Shah on 8th May 2008 at the UN Commission on Sustainable Development in New York. - May 08, 2008 - International Institue for Applied Systems Analysis
Richard Petty Joins N.C. Water Rights Committee
NASCAR Legend and Former Randolph County Commissioner Joins State-Wide Coalition - May 08, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
UTRS Announces Acquisition of Professional Corrosion Service, LLC
UTRS, a New Jersey based engineering and government procurement firm announces the acquisition of Professional Corrosion Service, LLC, a Philadelphia based cathodic protection engineering and transit system design firm. - May 07, 2008 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
CD to Benefit Madagascar Environmental Efforts
Music loving environmentalists will soon be directly contributing to forest restoration in Madagascar simply by purchasing a special new CD scheduled for release in June. Eco-Rocker J.P. Taylor is donating $3.00 from every sale of his new CD entitled “The Last Frontier” directly to the... - May 06, 2008 - J.P. Taylor
Trojan Technologies Chooses Bark Communications to Develop New Website
Trojan Technologies [www.trojanuv.com], the leading water treatment technology company with the largest installed base of UV systems in operation around the world, has chosen Bark Communications [www.barkcommunications.com] to assist in the development of the new Trojan Technologies website. Sarah... - May 02, 2008 - Bark Communications
Stanly County Commissioners Announce Opposition to Alcoa’s Use of Public Water as Free Source of Fuel
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have announced their opposition to having public water in North Carolina used by Alcoa as a free source of fuel. The announcement comes in light of an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) by Alcoa for a 50-year license to control,... - May 02, 2008 - Stanly County
The Vyouz Network is Changing People's Lives
The Vyouz Network which owns www.vskips.co.uk, www.vdumpsters.com and www.trashcycle.com have been celebrating their success by the way they are changing people’s lives. Most organisations celebrate how much profit they have made but now these guys have been celebrating how ordinary folk... - May 01, 2008 - Vyouz Ltd
Economic Recession Leads to Double Digit Growth
Organic-based lawn care leader, NaturaLawn of America, is experiencing a 20% growth spurt despite the onset of an economic recession in the United States. - May 01, 2008 - NaturaLawn of America
Green Technology Alliance (GTA) Launched in Austin, Texas to Showcase and Develop the Green Technologies of Today and Tomorrow
Objective: Accelerate the adoption cycle of green technologies by… establishing Austin as the Global Strategic Center of Innovation for the green technology sector. Green Technology Alliance Announces First Industry Agreement. Goal: Positively Affect Every Organization That Uses Information Technology. - May 01, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Better Homes and Garden® Unearths Space Saving BagButton Down Under
Sales of the BagButton explode in Australia as Better Homes and Gardens features this unique economical space saving idea to the masses in the country down under. - May 01, 2008 - BagButton LLC.
Renewable Energy Stocks Podcast; Driving Green Interview with Jonathan Ortiz of Foreign Affairs Auto
Foreign Affairs, Florida's 1st Smart Dealership Current Electric Car Portfolio Includes ZAP and Other Electric Vehicles - May 01, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Green Company Gets Bright Idea to Go Greener
Audimute Soundproofing, already specializing in environmentally sound products, just went greener by adding special sustainable lighting to their workspace. The new specialty lighting is state of the art HID (high intensity discharge) Fiber Optic technology manufactured by Energy Focus in Solon, OH. - May 01, 2008 - Audimute Soundproofing
Recycleinme Launches a New Portal – Trashinme, the Single Portal for Multiple Trash Removal Needs
Trashinme.com, the portal to the meeting ground of trash removers and trash removal service seekers. It helps people to find the trash removers in their locality with ease. - April 30, 2008 - RecycleInMe