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Get Green Music Partners with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition
Atlantic Beach, FL. based Get Green Music is excited to announce its recent partnership with the Action Sports Environmental Coalition (ASEC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting eco-friendly initiatives within the world of action sports. Get Green Music is a music downloading and... - July 20, 2009 - get green music
Pakistan- Rights of the Displaced Key Concern as Return Gains Momentum
As the return of some 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Pakistan’s northwest gains momentum, World Vision is underscoring both the right of the displaced to return voluntarily and the need for sustained security and safety in areas of return. World Vision is particularly... - July 18, 2009 - World Vision US
Global Goods Partners and Etsy Labs Partner for Craft for a Cause
Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade organization, is teaming up with the Etsy.com handmade-craft community for a fun and innovative workshop to support artisans in the developing world. “The power of handmade is enormous,” said Julia Bereslavskiy of Global Goods... - July 18, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
Confused About Carbon Offsets? Greenopia Ranks Top Ten Personal Offsetters.
Today Greenopia released a comprehensive ranking of the top ten Carbon Offset companies for mitigating personal climate impact produced by flying, driving, and from household energy consumption. Topping the list are TerraPass and EnPalo. Carbon Offsets have been under fire in recent years due to... - July 18, 2009 - Greenopia.com
New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation
Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Birding Comes to the Small Screen
An exciting new birdwatching TV show, Birding Adventures, is available in most major regions in the US. - July 15, 2009 - Birding Adventures, LLC
Udaipur Shakti Works (USW) & Floracopeia Pioneer Transformative New Travel Genre
Eco-aromatic activist tour weds sensuous meditations, herbal training, and futuristic green economic visions in Udaipur, Rajasthan - India's most enchanting heritage site. - July 15, 2009 - Udaipur Shakti Works
China Flooding Update from World Vision
"Seasonal floods often have hidden effects on children. We must not grow accustomed to the fact that floods force children to evacuate their homes, affect school attendance, and erode family income," said World Vision’s regional vice president Watt Santatiwat. "In southern... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
Obama’s Food Security Pledge at G8 a Laudable Step; Now Must Meet Goals, Aid Agency Says
As President Obama heads to Ghana for his first official African visit as a head of state, international Christian humanitarian agency World Vision urges the U.S. and other governments to follow through on food security pledges made at this week’s G8 summit in Italy and African assistance... - July 12, 2009 - World Vision US
FPC Announces Major Milestone in Tree Farming Initiative
The Forest Products Commission (FPC) has reached a crucial milestone in a major tree planting project to deliver carbon permits to energy retailer, Synergy. Acting General Manager Paul Tzaikos confirmed that FPC had acquired more than 5,000 hectares of land for its tree planting contract with... - July 12, 2009 - Forest Products Commission
Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) Urges All to Join Sept. 22 One Web Day Global Celebration
The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) enjoins all Internet users and all computer-based businesses and establishments to support the Sept 22 "One Web Day," the global celebration of the internet. The First in the Philippines. The One Web Day Jam on September 22 to be held at the... - July 11, 2009 - Philippine Internet Users' Society
Seattle’s Green Blocks Project Promises to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create Jobs
EOS Alliance, with support from the Seattle Mayor’s office, introduces a new program that educates residents, measurably reduces energy consumption and creates green-collar jobs. - July 10, 2009 - EOS Alliance
Sustainable Food Skills Course at Lost Valley Educational Center
With today’s food prices on the rise, the need for food preservation skills is becoming increasingly important. Permaculture is more than organic gardening. It is about working with nature and not against it. - July 05, 2009 - Lost Valley Educational Center
Flock Fighters USA, the Leader in Bird Repellents and Pigeon Control, Launches New Website
Flock Fighters USA, the leading nuisance bird aversion company in the U.S. has just launched their new website which provides professional information on bird repellents for every industry. - July 01, 2009 - Flock Fighters USA
Public Affairs and Current Issues to be Debated on New Maryland Talk Radio Show
GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its new radio show “Fresh Voices.” - June 30, 2009 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc.
EOS Remediation Expands International Sales and Marketing Network to Australia
EOS Remediation welcomes Lowell Kessel from Envirologek Technologies to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Kessel’s support will assure the Company’s continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - June 24, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
OogieLoves Campaign to Combat Childhood Bullying
Goobie, Zoozie & Toofie Embrace Love Our Children USA’s Crusade to STOMP Out Bullying with Public Service Campaign - June 24, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
New Website Enables Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener's Excess Harvest
Excess produce usually left to rot in gardens now being donated to neighborhood food pantries - June 24, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
"Petting Zoo" for Children to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co.
The Society to Save Endangered Species and its founder, Fred Smilek, are excited to be working on a petting zoo project to help educate young children on the importance of preserving the world's endangered species. This isn't your typical petting zoo, however. Instead of interacting with the real... - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
1st Annual "Endangered" Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival to be Hosted by Fred Smilek & Co
The Society to Save Endangered Species is proud to present the 1st annual Amazing “Toy” Animal Petting Zoo and Carnival. A good time will be had by everyone as hundreds of endangered animals will be on display. - June 21, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Cold Shipping: An Elegant EOS Remediation Solution
EOS Remediation routinely ships EOS®, AquaBupH™ and other enhanced bioremediation products around the world. But recently, a South African firm requested two large shipments of bioaugmentation cultures from NC to the their location – including 31 hours of commercial airline transit. Cultures are extremely sensitive to any changes in temperature. EOS Remediation developed a solution that meet the clients needs and proved their ability to ship thermally controlled cultures globally. - June 17, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Year-Long Effort Secures California Regulatory Thumbs-Up
Working on behalf of client engineering firm URS Corporation, EOS Remediation and its west coast Technical Representative, John Sankey, P.Eng. brought the bioremediation product EOS® through unprecedented, custom testing to meet low-salt/low-metal regulatory standards for two California regulators. The result: a hard-to-secure regulatory approval for EOS®, which may be the only bioremediation product yet to meet these demanding state standards. - June 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Dr. Bob Borden, PE, Joins Pollution Engineering Hall of Innovators
For 40 years, Pollution Engineering has provided must-read information for engineers in pollution control for air, wastewater and remediation. In May, the publication invited Dr. Bob Borden to join its Hall of Innovators. In the publication’s words, Dr. Borden joins the “many people [who] over the years have improved the quality of life for people around the world” and whose work means that “our air is cleaner, our water is cleaner and many of our wastes are reused to benefit others.” - June 13, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
GVI Launches a Full House of Volunteer Options in South Africa
South Africa has always proved to be a popular destination with incredible scenery, stunning wildlife – and now with a wide range of volunteering programs from Global Vision International (GVI) – it now has the options for the conscious traveler. - June 11, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
St. Louis Aces and Rebounces Partner for a ‘Go Green’ Tennis Event on July 2 at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park
The St. Louis Aces and Recounces.com will partner for a ‘Go Green’ event July 2, at the Dwight Davis Memorial Tennis Center in St. Louis’ Forest Park. The fun, music, tennis-filled event will kick off the 2009 World TeamTennis season. Using Rebounces’ proprietary technology, all balls collected at the St Louis Aces Match in Forest Park event will be recharged for use back on the tennis court, or provided to schools or nursing homes to be placed on the bottom of chairs or walkers. - June 11, 2009 - Rebounces.com
WomenBuild™ 2009 Kick-Off Raises Wall on Minneapolis Home
Redefining the phrase "break a nail," several hundred women will descend on a South Minneapolis home this summer with power tools in hand as part of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s (TCHFH) WomenBuild™ project. To celebrate the accomplishments of local women in addressing poverty housing, Governor Tim Pawlenty has declared June 15 WomenBuild™ in Minnesota. - June 10, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Plan Your Escape from the Economic Climate This Summer with GVI
For those with extended university or summer breaks, or for those looking for that something different, Global Vision International (GVI) has recommended our Top Ten summer volunteering programs from 1 week to 2 months designed to suit any situation. - June 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Newark Gay and Lesbian Group to Raise Gay Pride Flag at City Hall
In celebration of the fifth annual Newark-Essex Gay Pride week, the City of Newark and Newark-Essex Pride Coalition will host a flag raising ceremony on the steps of City Hall. After a brief program featuring remarks by Councilman Ron Rice and local LGBT leaders the rainbow flag will be hoisted in front of City Hall where it will remain for the duration of pride week. - June 08, 2009 - Newark-Essex Pride Coalition
CWF Joins Canadian and U.S. Environmental Leaders at Historic Enviro-Summit
Joint-Declaration Outlines Collaboration on Climate Negotiations, Dirty Fuels and Arctic Protection. - June 06, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Navigating Troubled Waters
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is launching a new French language documentary on threats facing wildlife in the historic St. Lawrence seaway during Rivers to Oceans Week June 8-14. The 30 minute program Navigating Troubled Waters is airing several times on the Quebec television network Canal... - June 05, 2009 - Canadian Wildlife Federation
Raise a Green Dog Debuts New and Improved Website for Eco-Friendly Dog Lovers
New website features information, articles, tips and an online green dog product portal as a resource to help dog lovers enjoy a healthier, happier pup and environment. - June 03, 2009 - Raise a Green Dog
4th Annual Salem Vegan Food Drive Launches for 2009, Donate Throughout June
This year's annual Salem Vegan Food Drive, a 100-percent vegan charity food drive that actively engages the entire city of Salem, Massachusetts, each June, requesting residents to make their charitable food donations vegan, officially launched in Salem on June 1, and will run throughout the month. - June 03, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Pakistan's Host Families on Brink of Their Own Displacement, World Vision Warns
*Culture of hospitality pushed to its limits as communities provide refuge for hundreds of thousands fleeing violence *Hosts selling assets and sharing everything they have, risking extreme poverty and their own displacement *A host villager agonizes, "It will be easier to die than to ask the displaced to leave." - May 30, 2009 - World Vision US
Newark Social Justice Groups to Host Safe Spaces Education Conference
Newark Pride Alliance, American Civil Liberties Union, Hetrick-Martin Institute and RUPride are collaborating to host an all day conference on gay and lesbian bullying in schools. Featuring the NJ Commission for Bullying in Schools Chairwoman, the conference aims to empower educators to effectively handle and prevent abuse of gay and lesbian students. The event is free and open to all. - May 30, 2009 - Newark-Essex Pride Coalition
Yadkin Riverkeeper Wins 2009 National River Heroes Award
Zoe Gamble, Board of Directors President for Yadkin Riverkeeper® Inc., has announced that Dean Naujoks, the Yadkin Riverkeeper, has been awarded the River Network’s 2009 National River Heroes Award. Created in 2001 by the National River Network, the River Heroes Award recognizes... - May 29, 2009 - Yadkin River Keeper
RideClean Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Sport
Organization Created by Amateur and Professional Cyclists Responds to Ongoing Doping Crisis in Cycling and Competitive Sport - May 28, 2009 - RideClean
Green Education Foundation and Fisher Elementary School Win Massachusetts 2009 Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) granted the Green Education Foundation the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Environmental Education for their outstanding efforts in furthering environmental learning. The intent of the award program is to honor and support educators “who are going above and beyond curriculum requirements to make a difference in protecting our planet while fostering the next generation of environmental stewards.” - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces Results of National Green Week 2009
Green Education Foundation announced today the results of its environmental sustainability program, National Green Week, which mobilized 400,000 students in 48 states to participate in green lessons and activities from 2/2-4/22/2009 (Earth Day). In total students eliminated 100,000 lbs of trash... - May 28, 2009 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Global Water Sponsors Steve Carlson as He Prepares to Compete in Cozumel Mexico’s Ironman
Global Waters is proud to announce the sponsoring of Steve Carlson as he prepares to compete in Conzumel Mexico's Ironman scheduled for this November. - May 25, 2009 - Global Water
Youth for Human Rights International World Tour 2009
In honor of the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Youth for Human Rights International (YHRI) is again circling the globe, now on its sixth annual World Tour. The exciting World Tour 2009 includes Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Columbia, Jordan, Mexico,... - May 23, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay
SailOrbits.com -- The One Stop Shop for Social Networking Among Merchant Mariners and Sea Lovers is Out with Cool New Features and Trendy Looks
SailOrbits.Com is one of its kind as it is the most unique social networking site dedicated to merchant mariners and ocean lovers all over the world. With its multifaceted platform of Blogs, Forums, Q&A, Polls, Music, Videos, and much more, this site makes an honest effort to erode some of the loneliness’ in that of a sailors life by keeping him constantly connected with friends and families back home. - May 23, 2009 - Sailorbits.com - Sailor Maritime Social Community
Salem Vegan Society to Donate Vegan Turkey for Salem Mission's Thanksgiving
With the turkey production in the US at a 167-percent increase in 2007, Salem Vegan Society Director Marc Delaney views the donation of Tofurky, a vegan alternative-turkey product, to the 4th annual Salem Vegan Food Drive this June, as an opportunity to lend vegan charity to homeless shelter residents at the Salem Mission - May 22, 2009 - Salem Vegan Society
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center Names Three Men 2009 Volunteers of the Year
Pat Starwich, Jim Cloyd and Harvey Long, all of Riverside, CA, are the recipients of Riverside Humane Society’s annual Friends of the Animals Award. - May 21, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Health System Fixes Needed for Success of Pandemic Vaccines in Poor Countries, Aid Group Says
Systems to immunize, monitor and treat still lacking in many developing countries. World Health Assembly must push anew for primary health care, better living conditions. - May 21, 2009 - World Vision US
Influx of Last Survivors of Sri Lankan Conflict Could Overwhelm Stretched Aid Agencies, World Vision Warns
Displacement camps in northern Sri Lanka could be overwhelmed by a new surge of internally displaced people unless new funds are found quickly, according to aid agency World Vision. “At the end of April, there were already ten camps that were housing between two and five times their... - May 20, 2009 - World Vision US
Displaced Pakistanis Hit Twice: Fear Grows, Funding Staggers
· Most fled to impoverished host communities where resources stretched to breaking point · Families had to abandon crops just weeks before harvest; livestock, homes also lost · Even as crisis grows, aid agency concerned its current funding won’t meet needs - May 16, 2009 - World Vision US
Youth Collect Petition Signatures to Make Human Rights a Reality
Youth For Human Rights International conducted the annual International Human Rights Petition Signathon to create grassroots support for mandating that human rights, specifically the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, be taught to every child in school. On December 10, 1948 the General... - May 15, 2009 - Youth for Human Rights Tampa Bay
Bangkok Zip-Line Tour Takes Flight
TreeTop Asia Co Ltd. is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new zip-line canopy tour and adventure course in Chonburi, Thailand. Flight of the Gibbon Bangkok is less than 1 hour from the capital and the city of Pattaya, and is ideally situated between the Khao Kheo Open Safari and the Chompoo Wildlife Sanctuary. This will be Bangkok's very first zip-line tour and adventure course. - May 14, 2009 - Treetop Asia Co. Ltd
CREDO Mobile Calls for Climate Change Solutions, Renews Partnership with Carbonfund.org
CREDO Mobile collaborating with Carbonfund.org to offset the estimated lifetime electrical usage and shipping of all new and refurbished cell phones sold in 2009. CREDO is also working with Carbonfund.org to offset the carbon footprint of its San Francisco headquarters. - May 14, 2009 - Carbonfund.org
Thrivent Builds Commits Largest Gift Ever to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity for Ten Homes
A kick-off event celebrating the partnership will be held on Monday, May 18, from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at 1605 Case Avenue in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers include St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Habitat homebuyer Abraham Shokiyo, and representatives from Thrivent Builds and Habitat for Humanity. - May 12, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity