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Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Renewable Energy Stocks Close- Up; the Carbon Footprint of Solar Stocks
PV technologies generate far less life-cycle air emissions than conventional fossil-fuel-based electricity generation technologies. - June 14, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
The Renewable Energy Centre Comments on Carbon Capture and Storage Report
A report released this week by UK think tank, Policy Exchange has cited carbon capture and storage (CCS) as the way forward for the UK to significantly cut its carbon emissions. - June 14, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Buffalo Allies of Bozeman Calls Upon Gov. Schweitzer to Withdraw from Interagency Bison Management Plan
Brucellosis outbreak where there are no bison shows that IBMP is not working for buffalo or for cows. - June 14, 2008 - Buffalo Allies of Bozeman
Bio Energy Plantations Signs Jatropha Development, Off-Take MOU with Van Der Horst
Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd confirms that it has signed its first Jatropha off-take MOU with leading bio-diesel producer Van Der Horst Biodiesel Pte. The agreement relates to supplying Jatropha oil — thus creating the world’s first Jatropha futures contract. Van Der Horst also... - June 13, 2008 - Bio Energy Plantations Pte Ltd
Steel in a Green World
• A Growing Green Industry Creates New Opportunities For Companies Like Paragon Steel • Fully-Recyclable Steel Is Used in Everything From Solar Power Technology to Equipment to Reduce Factory Emissions. - June 13, 2008 - Paragon Steel
Global Solutions 4, LLC. Introduces a Patent Pending, Space Saving, "Go Green" Carry-All Bag
Global Solutions 4, a leader of innovative products has announced the introduction of a new “Go Green”, patent pending product; The PAC (Portable Accessory Carry-all). The PAC is an innovative, space saving carry-all that eliminates the need for consumers to use paper and plastic bags... - June 13, 2008 - Global Solutions 4, LLC
Xola Consulting to Share Adventure Tourism Perspective at Sustainable Development Forum in Yunnan, China
Xola President Christina Heyniger to explain how adventure tourism programs can support economic growth initiatives while also fostering sustainable environmental and cultural behavior. - June 13, 2008 - Xola Consulting
New Product for Repair and Sealing of Penetrations to a Certified Landfill Cap
AquaBlok, Ltd manufacturers of innovative composite particle materials, announce the approval of a product formulation that has been used successfully for the repair and sealing of certified landfill caps in various applications. AquaBlok bentonite coated aggregate material maintains low permeability while providing ease of installation for vertical well casings and structural support as a pipe bedding for gas piping. - June 13, 2008 - AquaBlok, Ltd.
Three Decades of Efficiency: Newpro Windows Marks 30th Anniversary of Green Guarantee
Homeowners looking to renovate or build in the interests of contributing a “green home” to the environment should not overlook the importance of energy-efficient windows Newpro Windows has been offering their replacement windows with a 40% fuel savings guarantee for over thirty years. - June 12, 2008 - Newpro Replacement Windows
EnergyWatch to Make BuildingsNY Event “Carbon Neutral”
BuildingsNY, the event covering the commercial and residential buildings industry in the New York City metro area, will be ‘green’ this June 17-18th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Thanks to EnergyWatch Inc., a New York-based utility rate consulting firm,... - June 12, 2008 - EnergyWatch
N.C. Water Rights Committee Now Accepting Donations
The N.C. Water Rights Committee (www.ncwaterrights.org) is now accepting donations to facilitate the awareness of North Carolinians as to who controls the water in their State and the citizens’ rights to influence that control. The N.C. Water Rights Committee is a group of concerned citizens,... - June 11, 2008 - N.C. Water Rights Committee
Going Green Creates Bond Between NAFA and NYC
NAFA recently participated in The City of New York Parks & Recreation 20th Annual Vehicle and Equipment Show just a few weeks after awarded The City of New York Parks & Recreation with NAFA's first-ever Green Fleet Award. - June 11, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Canon Celebrates World Environment Day
To celebrate World Environment Day, Canon Australia is once again asking Australian businesses and community groups to submit nominations for its Canon Environmental Grants program. - June 10, 2008 - Canon Australia
Capital Earnings & Research Teams Up with ReCellular, Inc. and Cell Phones for Soldiers
Capital Earnings & Research are experts in national polling and targeting consumer language for TV and radio advertisements, surveys, conference/earnings calls, annual reports and public relations by using "instant response dial-test" computerized technology on Wall Street for Fortune 1000 companies. - June 07, 2008 - Capital Earnings & Research
Congressman Brian Baird Visits Columbia Analytical Services, Inc.
Congressman Brian Baird recently toured the expansion of Columbia Analytical's Kelso, Washington, laboratory facilities. Baird was particularly interested in the innovative instrumentation used in the laboratory. - June 07, 2008 - Columbia Analytical Services
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close-Up on Geothermal Stocks for June
SPX Corporation Heats Up Geothermal Sector with $100 Million Icelandic Utility Supply Agreement. - June 07, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Solar One Chooses on Site Energy Company (OSEC), to Power Revelry by the River 2008
Revelry by the River is Solar One’s annual fundraising gala held on June 5th 2008 that not only raises money for Solar One but seeks to honor those who are working to make New York City a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable place to live. - June 06, 2008 - On Site Energy
World Environment Day - Trees for Life Sets Quarter of a Million Trees Target
Trees for Life, the award-winning conservation charity working to restore the Caledonian Forest in the Scottish Highlands, is marking World Environment Day by announcing that it aims to plant a quarter of a million trees during 2008 and 2009. - June 06, 2008 - Trees for Life
Union County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
The Union 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 06, 2008 - Stanly County
The Crown Estate Shows Its Full Support for Offshore Wind Power
The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement praising the efforts of The Crown Estate for its proactive plan to ensure the supply of 25GW of electricity to the UK by 2018 from new offshore wind farm sites. - June 06, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
New UK Based Website for Natural and Organic Beauty Launches This Week
The Natural Beauty Store (www.naturalbeautystore.com), a new online store and resource for natural and organic beauty, was launched this week to serve the growing demand for natural alternatives to beauty care. It offers both commercial beauty products and natural cosmetic raw materials, to enable customers to explore both worlds of natural beauty. The website will also provide regular news, articles, and product reviews for its users, and offer a platform for experts in the natural beauty industry. - June 05, 2008 - The Natural Beauty Store
Water4Gas - the Soaring Popularity of the Water4Gas Solution for How to Get Better MPG
Hundreds Converge on Weekly "Show and Tell" Type Exhibition in Los Angeles to Learn More and Compare Their Own Installations of Water4Gas and to Do Related Business. Thousands of new customers are buying Water4Gas information online weekly. See Videos from the Los Angeles park get togethers here. - June 05, 2008 - Garko Factor - Water4Gas MPG Solutions
Apollo Fleet Goes Green
Apollo Motorhome Holidays has become member of New Zealand’s GreenFleet program. The New Zealand car hire and campervan rental operator pledged to maintain and increase its environmentally friendly business policies. Apollo CEO Luke Trouchet said, “As the Southern Hemisphere’s... - June 04, 2008 - Apollo Motorhomes
Solar Powered Ideas Has Provided a Line of Solar Products That Can be Used Around the Home, Office or Garden Area
It is the desire of Solar Powered Ideas to create a website that will provide individuals with products that operate off of the sun, that can be used by all. As fossil fuels become more expensive, the owners feel that alternative sources of energy can be used as a replacement to expensive fossil fuels. It is their desire to provide such products that will eliminate the need to be dependent upon utility companies and fossil fuels. - June 03, 2008 - Solar Powered Ideas
Green Technology Alliance Green IT Forum
Hitachi Data Systems is proud to be the Platinum sponsor of the Green Technology Alliance of Austin (GTA) first information forum, Tuesday, June 3, 8:30 am until 12:45 pm at the Microsoft Technology Center, 9606 North MoPac Expressway, Suite 200. Industry leaders in green technology from Microsoft, Hitachi, IBM and Sychron present on challenges and opportunities in the green IT space. - June 03, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Earning Green by Going Green
As the prices of gas and food continue to rise, Americans are finding themselves and their families in need of extra income to help support their daily living expenses. The Happy Gardener offers people home-based business opportunity in the eco-gardening industry. Focused on educating families and communities on healthier, greener alternatives to conventional garden and lawn care. - June 02, 2008 - The Happy Gardener, Inc
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
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
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
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
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