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16 Seram (Moluccan) Cockatoos and 4 Purple-Naped Lories Released Back to the Wild on Seram Island, Eastern Indonesia
The illegal wild bird trade remains rampant in Indonesia, and includes a number of parrot species; populations of some of these are considered vulnerable to future extinction. Some of these birds cannot be returned to the wild for various reasons, but a select sub-population can be released if they meet criteria set forth by IUCN (the World Conservation Union) and CITES (Convention on the Trade in Endangered Species). The Indonesian Parrot Project has now carried out three such releases. - April 11, 2008 - Indonesian Parrot Project
Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures
A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
North Carolina Governor Calls on FERC to Delay Alcoa Relicensing
Governor Michael F. Easley has asked federal regulators to delay a pending relicensing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filed by Alcoa, Inc. for renewal of a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest rivers... - April 10, 2008 - Stanly County
Customize and Publish Flash Publications at the Web
The software corporation UniFlip has developed unique online software for converting MS Office 2000 and 2007 files e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel files and Adobe PDF to Flash so the reader can flip through pages on screen. - April 09, 2008 - UniFlip A/S
Center for Watershed Protection and UMUC Receive Maryland Distance Learning Association Award
At their annual conference last month, the Maryland Distance Learning Association awarded the creators of Environmental Management 360, "Introduction to Urban Watersheds" with Distance Learning Course of the Year. This recognition reflects the successful collaboration effort between the... - April 09, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Green Dog Hosting is Giving Away 25% of Its Revenue
Hosting solutions through Green Dog. Being Big on Green the company decided to do more than its part and decided to give away 25% of the profits to green organizations. Find out more and view the list of recipients that receive contributions from Green Dog. - April 07, 2008 - Green Dog Hosting
NMSU Environmental Design Contest Fuels Clean Energy Economy
New Mexico State University’s Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) in the College of Engineering is leading development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges through its 18th international competition, the Environmental Design Contest at the Pan Am Center in Las... - April 06, 2008 - The Institute for Energy & the Environment
Paolo Soleri Presents Sustainable Projects to Vatican
Internationally recognized architect, artist, & philosopher Paolo Soleri will be featured as a guest speaker at Building Well to Live Better, a conference organized by the Roman Catholic Church to address issues of sustainability and the environment. The intent of the conference is to bring a valid and substantial contribution in the field of eco-architecture applied to old and new religious buildings. Soleri is most recognized for his concept of arcology, a fusion of architecture and ecology. - April 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation
Learn What You Can do for Climate Change and Global Energy Crisis at Insight Circle 2008 in Beijing China
International climate change keynote speaker Mr. Anthony Day will speak to global executives about the latest debate on climate change and global energy efficient strategies at Insight Circle 2008: CHINA on June 2, 2008 at Shangri-La China World Hotel in Beijing, China. - April 05, 2008 - Insight Circle Management Group
Foremost Groups Inc. Introduces New HET Water-Saving Toilets
Foremost Groups Inc, a manufacturer of home furnishing products, has released a line of High-Efficiency toilets designed to conserve water amidst anticipated widespread droughts in the near future. - April 04, 2008 - Foremost Groups, Inc.
"It’s Time to Get Serious About UK Energy Targets" Says the Renewable Energy Centre
The Renewable Energy Centre today released a statement in response to reports by the Guardian newspaper that the government is looking for ways to meet its energy targets through investment in renewable projects outside of the UK. - April 03, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards
The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The first of the 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards,... - April 02, 2008 - Shark Research Institute
Stanly County Releases Podcast Discussing Benefits of Recapturing the Yadkin River
Stanly County has released a podcast on the subject of North Carolina water policy. Stanly County Commissioners and citizens statewide are actively opposing a request by Alcoa to obtain a 50-year license to govern and sustain ownership of the water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - April 02, 2008 - Stanly County
Green Log Home Identifies Affordable Products That Enable Eco-Friendly, Self-Sustainable Living
Green Log Home Inc. educates consumers by empowering them with non-biased information that demonstrates how to significantly reduce energy bills, promote well-being in the home and reduce global warming. - April 02, 2008 - Green Log Home Inc.
NAFA Announces Judges for Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Fleet Management Association has announced the panel of judges for its first-ever Green Fleet Awards. The panel consists of Gerry Koss, Sean Kilcarr, Karen Healey, Douglas Weichman, Bret Watson, and Alex Barton. - April 02, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
RES Reports: Foreign Investment in Thin Film Solar Stock Attributed to Momentum
Renewable Energy Stocks Sector Close- Up on Solar Stocks Performance; “Solar Stocks Exploded to the Upside” Reports J. Peter Lynch. - April 02, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist
Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc. Launches OASIS Rainwater Recycling System
Terra Eden Landscaping & Design (www.terraedenlandscaping.com), a Raleigh landscaping and design firm offering customized and cost-effective solutions to lawn hydration, has announced the OASIS Rainwater Recycling System. The OASIS system is an Outdoor Automated Subterranean Irrigation System... - April 01, 2008 - Terra Eden Landscaping & Design, Inc.
Music Poll Aims to Raise Funds for the Removal of Plastic Bags from the Environment
A new internet music poll aims to collect the 'most moving music on the planet' as a method of raising funds for the removal of plastic bags in the environment. - April 01, 2008 - 24 Hours On Planet Earth
The Renewable Energy Centre Comments on Hutton’s Ongoing Push for Nuclear Energy
John Hutton is today going to call for the expansion of the UK’s nuclear industry. The speech will precede an agreement due to be signed tomorrow by Gordon Brown and the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy which will promote French reactor technology in the new power stations planned for the UK. - March 30, 2008 - The Construction Centre
Yates Communications to Launch America's First True Green Radio Station; “Eco-Friendly” News and Talk Programming to Include Veteran Texas Radio Talent Kevin McCarthy
Yates Communications received approval this week from the Federal Communications Commission to purchase radio station KAND-AM, Corsicana, Texas, and announced that they will use the platform to create the nation’s first true “green” radio station. The owner will operate the radio... - March 29, 2008 - Yates Communications, LLC
RES Audio Interview with Clear Skies Solar, Inc. Discusses New Solar Technologies
Renewable Energy Stocks Audio Interview; Ezra Green, CEO & Chairman of Clear Skies Solar, Inc. Discusses Business Model and Development of New Solar Technologies. - March 29, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Go Solar. Save Money and the Environment Too.
Broda Recharging has expanded into solar energy sales, installation and maintenance. - March 27, 2008 - Broda Recharging
Davidson County Adopts Resolution Opposing Private Ownership of the Yadkin River
Stanly County Commissioners announced today that they have received support from the Davidson County Board of Commissioners in the opposition of Alcoa’s request to obtain a 50-year license to control, govern and sustain ownership of water flowing from the Yadkin River, one of the longest... - March 27, 2008 - Stanly County
Gift Cards Can Plant Trees- Free; Using Gift Cards to Plant Trees Without Spending a Single Cent
With Earth Day less than a month away and all the growing worries about global warming, Gift Cards For Trees has come up with a new and unique way to make the world more green; planting trees with gift cards. The simple patent pending process begins by caring individuals mailing unwanted, unused,... - March 27, 2008 - Gift Cards For Trees
Precision Dynamics Corporation Launches New Initiatives Focused on the Environment
PDC makes commitment to go “green” by announcing new company initiatives, formation of “The Green Team” and an informative environmental website section. - March 27, 2008 - Precision Dynamics Corporation
What Does Your Bag do? My Bag Cares.
My Bag Cares was created to build awareness and encourage people to use reusable bags all while giving back to the environment; our environment. Help us carry the message. - March 26, 2008 - My Bag Cares
Organic Lawn Care Movement Gains Momentum
A press release about a new company that offers an alternative to corporate chemical lawn care. - March 26, 2008 - Organic Lawns for America
MARC Aids Philly Spring Cleanup
The Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC) partners with the City of Philadelphia to assist in the citywide Philly Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 5. MARC pledged to clean Cottman Avenue - from State Road to Roosevelt Boulevard, including Russo Park - located at Cottman and Torresdale... - March 26, 2008 - Major Artery Revitalization Committee (MARC)
New Web Site Captures Attention of Earth Friendly Homeowners
Web site brings together people looking for practical earth friendly tips with advertisers who wish to reach those homeowners. Site features "life casting" & visitor participation in every step from raising funds to purchase a home remodeling the the home toward more sustainable living, all the while providing product placement & advertising opportunities for companies. - March 25, 2008 - Progressive Media Partners
Freelance Writer Vows to Make Every Backyard Wildlife Friendly
Freelance writer Betsy S. Franz realizes that "we are all still in the learning stages when it comes to sharing our landscapes with wildlife." So she has vowed to help each property owner learn the ins and outs of creating a peaceable kingdom, right in your own backyard. - March 24, 2008 - Betsy S. Franz
Basic Concepts Celebrates 20 Year Anniversary with New Website Launch
Basic Concepts celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Part of the success of Basic Concepts in the spill containment market has been due to its innovation and user friendly designs. Several new designed products have been added to the company website that focuses on SPCC compliance, secondary containment and stormwater protection. - March 22, 2008 - Basic Concepts, Inc.
Road Warriors Now Reaching Out to Mother Nature
With the growing awareness and concern for global warming, BeamYourScreen comes to the rescue of road warriors, offering a web conferencing solution that contributes directly to protecting the environment, as well as saving users valuable time and money. - March 17, 2008 - BeamYourScreen
Triangular Wave Technologies Opens Ecommerce Web Site as Report Indicates That Our Water is Being Polluted with Discarded Chemicals
As recently as March 10th a major story broke on the finding of numerous pharmaceutical and drug components in our water. Triangularwave Technologies (TWT), a premier manufacturer of advanced environmentally friendly fluid management systems proudly announces its new ecommerce website... - March 16, 2008 - Twt Water Treatment
Center Completes the Wetlands and Watersheds Article Series with Article 5: "The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands"
"The Next Generation of Stormwater Wetlands" is the latest and final release of the six-part Wetlands & Watersheds Article Series from the Center for Watershed Protection. This article provides information about a new generation of stormwater wetlands with improved performance... - March 16, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
Is John Hutton Right or Wrong Asks the Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk?
A speech which was delivered by John Hutton, Business Secretary in London this week has caused a great deal of concern amongst opposition party leaders and green campaigners. - March 15, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Greenlite Giveaway Lights Up Microsoft Cafes
Greenlite Lighting Corporation recently gave away 32,000 Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs to Microsoft employees on the company’s Redmond Campus. The giveaway took place at various Microsoft Cafes on February 28. Huge boxes of the environmentally progressive CFLs were delivered in... - March 14, 2008 - Greenlite
CJP‘s 2nd Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme in India from July-14-18, 2008
CJP has the privilege to provide most authoritative Knowledge platform known as Global Jatropha Hi-Tech Agricultural Training Programme for Development of Sustainable Non-Food Jatropha Oil Crop Projects, Programmes and Priorities to Feed Biodiesel Industry Worldwide. - March 13, 2008 - centre for jatropha promotion & biodiesel (CJP)
Renewable Energy Stocks Close-Up on Solar Stocks; Audio Interview with CEO of XsunX, Inc.
CEO of XsunX, Inc. Provides Comparison of Amorphous Silicon with Silicon Wafer Technology. - March 13, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
NCSRT Launches DiaSync for Improved Yield, Lower Cost in Harvest, Concentration, and Diafiltration of Biomolecules
At the Antibody Development and Production meeting in San Diego, CA March 12, 2008, NCSRT is launching its DiaSync process for biomolecules from fermentation, cell culture, or extraction. Utilizing concurrent processing technology and the patented SmartFlow™ TFF technology, DiaSync provides... - March 12, 2008 - NCSRT, Inc.
Gas Price Driven Inflation Tackled at International Conference
Years of Rising Gas Prices caused by Peak Oil; Beginning of Rapid Long-Term Inflation and Recession; Energy and Climate Uncertainty Grow. - March 12, 2008 - Local Future
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Announces Series B Financing
William Glynn, chairman and co-founder of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI) (www.moneygrowsontrees.com), has announced that the firm is closing a $3.2 million Series B financing. The proceeds from the financing will be used to drive HMI’s commercial activity which has been created... - March 12, 2008 - Horticultural Asset Management
Vegetarian Shoes and Bags Announces Summer Product Line with Focus on Preserving the Environment
Because the environment is a continued concern for vegans, Vegetarian Shoes and Bags’ spring and summer line is not only high in fashion, but will also help maintain the planet’s natural resources. Vegetarian Shoes and Bags announced this week that they have opted to include even more... - March 12, 2008 - Vegan Chic
MRPRO to be Exhibited at IPC Printed Circuits Expo
MRPRO is a leading software that enables companies to move to green manufacturing by tracking product substance and footprint information. - March 12, 2008 - Papros Inc.
FL-3 Airboat Search and Rescue Welcomes Aboard Dr. Richard Deichmann, Physician and Author
Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue welcomes its newest member Dr. Richard Deichmann, author of Code Blue: A Katrina Physician's Memoir. - March 09, 2008 - Florida-3 Airboat Search and Rescue
When Will Peak Oil Strike? The Renewable Energy Centre.co.uk Comments on the Debate
Peak Oil has been the subject of debate for many years and has largely been ignored by industry optimists but has continually worried many industry experts. The big question as it seems, finally has been answered with new projections placing the point of peak oil occurring within the next 10 years. - March 09, 2008 - The Renewable Energy Centre
Center for Watershed Protection Releases Urban Stream Repair Practices for Free Download
The Maryland-based non-profit continues to release its watershed restoration guidance for free to communities nationwide. Urban Stream Repair Practices is the fourth manual of the series to be available for free download. - March 08, 2008 - Center for Watershed Protection
New, Green Quilt Pattern Offers Opportunity to Reuse and Recycle
The green lifestyle movement has encouraged much of the nation to conserve, reuse and choose organic products for a healthier planet and a healthier future. A unique spin on the green notion is with quilt patterns. Bless This Child Designs of Cadott, Wisconsin has introduced Scatterbrain this week. - March 06, 2008 - Bless This Child Designs
Investorideas.com March 20th Online Greentech Investor Conference Presenters Added
"Insight into Global Green Investing Trends and Opportunities in Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Green Transportation, and Water" is Live Online March 20th. - March 06, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald Attorney First to be LEED Accredited in Virginia
Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing... - March 05, 2008 - Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald