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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Trackingpoint Solar Backpack by Eclipse Solar Gear
Eclipse Solar Gear has introduced the latest solar charging solutions for the Trackingpoint precision guided firearms. - August 31, 2014 - Eclipse Solar Gear
Donation Requests on the Rise Through Summer Months
Electronic Recycling Association logs busiest summer on record for computer donations. - August 30, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
Stock Up for Labor Day at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market Sat 8/30
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market will be open Labor Day weekend! Saturday, August 30th Season 5, Week 13 Stock up on meats and veggies for grilling, party snacks, and sweet treats! The Market is open from 8 am - 12 pm at 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove Music: 8-10 am Amadeo String Duo featuring... - August 30, 2014 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market
Ventura County Public Works Agency Commemorates Completion of West Alley Paving with Ribbon Cutting
Ventura County Supervisor Linda Parks, Ventura County Public Works Agency Director of Water and Sanitation Reddy Pakala, and the Ventura County Waterworks District 19 (VCWWD #19) Advisory Board, will join other dignitaries for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the West Alley... - August 29, 2014 - Ventura County Public Works Agency
Audubon International Partners with Bookdifferent.com
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program has partnered with hotel booking website Bookdifferent.com to encourage travelers to stay in hotels that are certified by eco-labels as having environmentally friendly practices. The Netherlands-based not-for-profit booking site in the first in... - August 28, 2014 - Audubon International
Breathe California of Los Angeles County Announces 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala + Psomas as Breath of Life Award Honoree
Breathe California of Los Angeles County (BLA) is pleased to announce the 2014 Breath of Life Awards Gala, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2014 beginning at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The 2014 Breath of Life Honoree is Psomas. - August 27, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles
Norwalk Seaport Association 2014 Golf Classic
The Norwalk Seaport Association will hold a golf tournament on the Main Course at the Silvermine Golf Club in Norwalk, CT on Monday, October 6, 2014. Registration and check in will start at 11am. Lunch will be served from 11:30 until 12:45pm. Shot gun start at 1pm. Lunch and dinner will be served... - August 16, 2014 - Norwalk Seaport Association
Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa Retains Designation as a Silver Certified Green Lodging Property
Delaware North Companies, Parks & Resorts, at Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa in Saratoga Springs, NY was recently re-designated a Silver Certified Green Lodging Property by environmental nonprofit Audubon International. The hotel first achieved certification in 2009 with a silver rating. - August 14, 2014 - Audubon International
Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?
This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Zeitgeist Movement Advocate to World Boldly: "It Makes Sense."
59-year old David Wayne, degreed electrical engineer, master certified marine and radio technician, scuba divemaster and sailboat owner, didn't start out with intentions to make a difference, he just got fed up. This past weekend, David pulled into his mooring just west of Regatta Pointe Marina, Palmetto FL on his Island Packet 31-foot sailboat, freshly wrapped with bold end-to-end TZM (The Zeitgeist Movement) graphics, and new name to match: Zeitgeist Ambassador. - August 11, 2014 - The Zeitgeist Movement
What Would You Like to Know About Sharks? Ask the Shark Experts.
More than 50 of the world’s top shark experts are allowing themselves to be auctioned to raise funds for shark conservation. Being auctioned are dinners (or lunches) with each. It is a unique opportunity to “talk shark” face-to-face, one-on-one, with a real authority on sharks! - August 11, 2014 - Shark Research Institute
Marriott Vacation Club Resorts in Hawai’i Achieve High Ranking Green Certification
Four of Marriott Vacation Club’s resorts in the state of Hawai’i recently achieved high rankings in Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program. Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club on Oahu and Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club on Maui both achieved Platinum Certification, and... - August 10, 2014 - Audubon International
Fresh Thinking: Growing, Eating, Living Classes at 21 Acres
Think Fresh and plan to learn new skills or expand your current knowledge. 21 Acres is gearing up with a variety of affordable, educational offerings. Cooking, canning, composting and more. - August 08, 2014 - 21 Acres
Breaking Down Barriers One Laptop at a Time
The Electronic Recycling Association announces partnership with CUPS Calgary. - August 08, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
The Rain Barrel: Some Things Old, Become New Again
As Americans are becoming more conscious of water use, along with the spread of droughts across the United States, rain barrels are becoming an essential part of the residential landscape. But where do rain barrels come from? Collecting and storing rainwater to use for later use has been in... - August 07, 2014 - The Rain Barrel Depot
At Sheldrake, Summer Isn't Over Yet and Fall is Already Planned
What to do this year in late summer and fall. - August 06, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone Comments on the DEEP Commissioner's Selection of Director of Radiation
A longtime worker at the Millstone Nuclear Power Station is the new head of radiation protection for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone announced today. - August 04, 2014 - Connecticut Coalition Against Millstone
Third Annual Slow Food Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour - August 23, 2014
The third annual Slow Food Santa Cruz Edible Gardens Tour will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, and $10 tickets are now on sale at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/786426. This event is a unique opportunity for residents of the greater Santa Cruz area to tour local edible gardens, both... - July 31, 2014 - Slow Food Santa Cruz
Mountain Water Moves to Mo-Town
Keeper of the Mountains Foundation President Paul Corbit Brown announced today that he and KOTM board member Bill DePaulo will leave Charleston Tuesday afternoon, driving a 27-foot tractor-trailer rig laden with 1080 gallons of water, destined for the inner city of Detroit on Wednesday AM. The... - July 28, 2014 - Keeper Of The Mountains Foundation
High-Tech Donation Helps to Bridge Digital Divide
Electronic Recycling Association donates 50 computers to United Way Toronto. - July 19, 2014 - Electronic Recycling Association
US Government's "Feds Feed Families" Food Drive Partners with AmpleHarvest.org
As many as one million additional growers nationwide can share excess garden produce with a local food pantry. - July 18, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org
Consultant in Golf Course Management Named to Audubon International Board of Directors
Environmental nonprofit Audubon International is pleased to announce that Ted Horton, consultant in golf course management, has joined its board of directors. Ted is currently the Senior Consulting Superintendent for ValleyCrest Golf Course Maintenance, Director for the California Golf Course... - July 16, 2014 - Audubon International
"More Than a Bionic Woman": An Evening with Lindsay Wagner
For one night only on Tuesday, 19th August, 2014 at 7.30pm, Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner comes to Cherry Hill, New Jersey for a fun and unique trip down memory lane. “More than a Bionic Woman": An Evening with Lindsay Wagner promises to be a night of heart-warming and... - July 15, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Los Angeles Utility Customers Get Paid to Upgrade High-Efficiency Toilets with RenewAge Energy Solutions
Los Angeles business and multifamily residents get paid to upgrade to high-efficiency toilets to help fight the drought. Source: RenewAge Energy Solutions - July 12, 2014 - RenewAge Energy Solutions