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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Receive Civic Leader Award at the Breath of Life™ Awards on November 20, 2014
On November 20, 2014, Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to recognize Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti with the Civic Leader Award for his fresh, innovation efforts to create a healthier, greener, more sustainable Los Angeles. Mayor Garcetti’s nomination as the... - November 13, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Horses Gallop Back from the Dead for Film Premiere
“TARPAN: Repainting An Ancient Picture” will premiere in New York as part of the historic Equus Film Festival Event. - November 11, 2014 - Horsefly Films
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District Join as 2014 Breath of Life™ Award Honorees
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is pleased to announce that two new honorees, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), will be recognized at the 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. - November 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Local Charity Spices Up Holiday Tradition
Guests at Black Tie Gala Serve as Jurors for Mystery Mock Trial. - November 07, 2014 - Jane Doe Advocacy Center
Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences
On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Human Rights Day Celebration to be Held at First Amendment Center
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day on December 10th in Nashville, Tennessee will be held at the First Amendment Center. - November 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to ABC-TV's Program "The Middle," Actors Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer
For incorporating a story line promoting the value and positive impact of chivalry, ABC's TV program "The Middle" and cast members Patricia Heaton, Neil Flynn and Atticus Shaffer have been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for October, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy instances of chivalry, grandiose or small, which demonstrate the benefits such gestures can have. - November 02, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
Kohanaiki Achieves Audubon International Signature Certification
After meeting the strict environmental criteria and requirements of the Audubon International Signature Program, Kohanaiki has been designated as the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in the state of Hawai`i. “The entire Kohanaiki team is proud to have reached this benchmark and shares the... - October 29, 2014 - Audubon International
Source Molecular Outlines 4 Steps to Take in Source Tracking
Identifying the sources of fecal pollution in water systems can be as easy as 1-2-3-4. Source Molecular simplified a manual developed by the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project in implementing projects using microbial source tracking (MST). - October 25, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
NWP Grants $350,000 to Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada; $30,000 NWP Founder’s Gift Awarded to Touro University of Nevada
Since founded in 2005, NWP has invested $3.26 million in Southern Nevada-area nonprofits, one impact grant per year. The average annual grant is $325,000. - October 25, 2014 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy
Bluejack National Becomes the First Audubon International Classic Program Member in Texas
Bluejack National, an exceptional community and championship golf course in Montgomery, Texas, currently under development, has recently registered as a member of the Audubon International Classic Program becoming the first and only Classic Program member in the state of Texas. Created over nine... - October 22, 2014 - Audubon International
Henry DeLozier Named to Audubon International Board of Directors
Environmental nonprofit Audubon International is excited to announce that international golf business specialist Henry B. DeLozier has joined its board of directors. DeLozier is recognized around the world for his leadership in strategic planning for golf-related businesses, and he was called one... - October 22, 2014 - Audubon International
Planning Committee for Human Rights Day Celebration Seeks Nominations for Awardees
The Tennessee Celebration of Human Rights Day will be December 10th from 4-6pm in Nashville, Tennessee. The planning committee has just published a request for nominations for the lifetime achievement and rising advocate awards. - October 18, 2014 - United for Human Rights
It’s Bullying Prevention Month and the Solution is Not Punishment, Blame or Shame
Free2Luv, a nonprofit that offers a place where youth are empowered, individuality is celebrated, bullying is not tolerated and luv rocks shares their vision for a bully-free world. - October 17, 2014 - Free2Luv
Author Brian F. Martin Reaches Out to Help Adults Recover from Childhood Domestic Violence
Brian F. Martin is on a mission to move beyond "awareness" and into healing for adults who grew up with domestic violence at home. His book, "Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free," was published just in time to help this year's domestic violence awareness campaigns make a real difference. - October 16, 2014 - CDV – Children of Domestic Violence
Europe’s Most Innovative Cleantech Start-Ups Compete for €65,000 Funding in Valencia, Spain on 31 October
Overall the competition provides a total of €425,000 in funding to EU start-ups to further develop their ventures; Participating companies capable of delivering global impact on sustainability by transforming cleantech ideas into commercial success; Finalists include an app to help electric vehicles locate charging points, an aquaculture and hydroponics system for sustainable urban farms, and a technology that transforms vibrations into electricity. - October 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Greenhouse GO Launches CarbonPlanner Web App for California Land Planners
New web app measures and forecasts carbon emissions for new land use proposals. - October 15, 2014 - Greenhouse GO
MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal
MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Pure Brandz Reveals Four New Colours for 2015
Pure Brandz, a leading manufacturer of premium quality outerwear that is 100% waterproof, 100% windproof, 100% recyclable, and offers optimal breathability in the most demanding weather conditions, today proudly announced the release of its 2015 range of Pure Snow and Pure Mountain Jackets and Pants with four new colours and RECCO reflectors joining the line-up. - October 12, 2014 - Pure Brandz
7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org
One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities
At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
GEF Institute Offers Sustainability Courses and Certificates for Corporations and Higher Education Institutions
Custom sustainability education courses and certificates aimed at corporate workforce development in sustainability. - October 10, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards
Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence Event
DVAM - domestic violence awareness month- is upon us and events are happening across the country to give recognition to victims of domestic violence and the families it impacts. Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV will be hosting an event at Howdy's Concert Venue Friday October 10th from 5-10pm. - October 08, 2014 - Love Shouldnt Hurt.TV
Eliminate Internet Censorship with the OpenTellus Code
The OpenTellus project is operated outside the reach of censorship authorities and allows people within these controlled areas to practice freedom of speech and to make up their own mind about what is right or wrong. - October 07, 2014 - OpenTellus
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Report Says Microbial Source Tracking is Important in Addressing Fecal Pollution
Microbial Source Tracking techniques play an important role in solving fecal contamination in water bodies, according to a technical report prepared by a committee of stormwater experts. - October 06, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Conservation Design Forum Celebrates 20th Anniversary as a Leader in the Sustainable Environment Field
Designers of the world-renown Chicago City Hall Green Roof celebrate the firm's 20 years of pioneering design and engineering. - October 05, 2014 - Conservation Design Forum
Wake Education Partnership to Host Stars of Education Event, Induct Second Hall of Fame Honorees
Local partnership will honor and celebrate notable educators, business and community leaders involved with WCPSS at inaugural gathering. - October 04, 2014 - Wake Education
Northern Virginia's First Net Positive Energy Home Earns Cold, Hard Cash on Electric Bill
Net Positive Energy Residence Earned Net Income in the Coldest, Snowiest Season in Decades - October 03, 2014 - NOVA e+ Home
Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws
Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue
Human Rights Day Celebration in Tennessee Set for December 10
The planning has begun for the Tennessee celebration of International Human Rights Day in December. - October 03, 2014 - United for Human Rights
Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen
Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
Climate-KIC Start-Ups Raise €59 Million in External Funding
Investment highlights increased trend for investor engagement in a more diverse range of "Cleantech 2.0" technologies; 45 start-ups are latest success stories of Climate-KIC’s unique Accelerator; now supporting over 120 cleantech start-ups in Europe every year; Climate-KIC’s 2014 Venture Competition later in October will recognise the rising stars of European cleantech. - October 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
BringChivalryBack.com Awards Its "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" to TV Personality Steve Harvey
For continually promoting chivalrous behavior and serving as a positive role model for young men, TV Star Steve Harvey of "The Steve Harvey Show" has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for September, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes those who demonstrate the positive impact such gestures by men can have. - October 02, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
Millennials "Hack" Policy and Develop Solution to Gaza Blockade; Start-Up Uses Hack-a-Thon Model to Reinvent Policy Making
Last weekend, a group of diverse millennials set out on their own path to "hack" policy. After nearly 24 hours of discussion, research, playing devil's advocate and more- they have come up with policy recommendation to end the blockade in Gaza. You can find an executive summary and the full policy paper at Polithon.org or http://bit.ly/1vtjsFs. - October 02, 2014 - Polithon
Alberta Based Partners Connect Kids with Computers
The Electronic Recycling Association and Alberta’s Promise focus on underprivileged Lethbridge youth. - October 02, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Source Molecular Highlights Usefulness of MST in Stormwater Management
Source Molecular Corporation representatives attended the 10th Annual Conference of the California Stormwater Quality Association this month at the Hyatt Orange County, to promote Microbial Source Tracking technology for effective stormwater management. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Source Molecular Offers Improved Human Test
Source Molecular has been given a license by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to offer a modified and improved Human Bacteroidetes ID test to identify sources of fecal pollution. - September 29, 2014 - Source Molecular Corporation
Fire Sprinkler Advocates Spearhead Drive to Build Fire Safe Homes Through South Shore Habitat for Humanity Project
Home fire sprinkler installation event at Hanover site Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am. The Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition is providing its time and manpower to provide fire-safe homes for deserving South Shore Families. As part of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's work in Hanover, the... - September 24, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity
Human Innovations Announces TremWatch(TM)
Hand tremor measurement app for smart phone, initial module in suite of integrated wellness tools providing actionable insights for improved patient awareness. - September 21, 2014 - Human Innovations, LLC
Operation Kidsafe Safety Week Coming to Bowling Green KY
The Operation Kidsafe System wil be in Bowling Green Oct 20-25, 2014. The system is similar to the FBI type digital system. Get a life-time bio document for your child. Program is totally private and free for every family. - September 17, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation to Identify Origin of Unidentified Fumes: Concern Raised About Health Effects on Children
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of reports of unidentified fumes detected in the corporate area. The OCA acknowledges the response by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate
OCA Concerned About Reports of Forced Sexual Activities in Schools
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is concerned about media reports and anecdotal incidents of sexual activity within schools. This sexual activity not only spans heterosexual engagements, but homosexual encounters as well. The OCA is raising particular concern about this growing... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate
New Jersey High School Girl Scout Makes a Big Impact for 2014 International Literacy Day
Pre-kindergarten children in New Brunswick’s The Tiny Tot Spot will soon know that Hunterdon Central Regional High School student Kai Dennis sees them as special when they receive their backpacks filled with school supplies. Kai Dennis decided to partner with the Global Literacy Project, Inc. (GLP) to provide the basics for the entire newly entering class. - September 09, 2014 - Global Literacy Project, Inc.
Climate-KIC’s US Start-Up Tour Gives Europe’s Brightest Cleantech Start-Ups a Crash Course in Entrepreneurship
The Start-up Tour to Silicon Valley and the Boston area plays a crucial role in the growth of a global community of cleantech entrepreneurs and innovators and coincides with the release of Climate-KIC’s "Future of Cleantech" report which highlights new opportunities for investors and calls for greater cross border collaboration and "co-opetition" to help climate innovators and entrepreneurs reach their potential. - September 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC