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Climate-KIC Champions Multidisciplinary Approach at the Start of Europe’s Biggest Climate Change Summer School
Nearly 300 students from 40 countries, representing 71 disciplines, will today embark on Europe’s largest climate change education programme – the Climate-KIC summer school. The five week-long course will offer a unique combination of academic study and real-world business experience with the aim of creating the climate change leaders of tomorrow. - July 07, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Second Government Agency Confirms Canada’s Decline in Renewable Energy
A second federal agency has confirmed that output from emerging renewable energy sources in Canada declined significantly in 2013. - July 05, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
European Urban Public Transport Energy Efficiency Competition Launched in Berlin
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, and Berlin’s public transport company BVG have teamed up for the Open Innovation Slam 2014 competition. - July 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Polar Vortex Could Lead to Solar Vortex, National Energy Marketer Warns
National Energy Marketer Offers Customers Summer Savings. - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices, National Energy Marketer Reports
Supreme Court EPA Ruling Could Impact Power Prices - July 02, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Latest Investment from KIC InnoEnergy Into RVE.SOL Injects New Hope in the Fight to Solve Rural Poverty and Climate Change in Africa
Leading Technology Firm Backs Disruptive, Innovative Mini-Grid “KUDURA” from Social Entrepreneurship RVE.SOL; Provides Capital to Launch Integrated Clean Energy and Water Hubs in Africa - July 01, 2014 - RVE.SOL
Jersey City Students Raise Money for Storm Water Planters and a Rain Harvesting System
The PS#5 Eco-Cougars have launched an online fundraiser through ioby.org to raise money for rain harvesting systems that will help address flooding problems around the school and conserve water for use in the school garden. Their work has also earned them the Bronze award with National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools USA program. - June 24, 2014 - National Wildlife Federation
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and National Grid Announce Winners of Its 2013-2014 Academic Year Sustainability Contests
Green Education Foundation’s (GEF) Green Energy Challenge had over two million students participate from K-12 schools nationwide during its school-based energy efficiency program which coupled environmental lessons with hands-on audits. The Green Energy Challenge, sponsored by National Grid,... - June 21, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Audubon International’s Joanna Nadeau to Give Keynote Address at UNESCO Celebration
Joanna Nadeau, Associate Director of Environmental Programs at Audubon International, will deliver the keynote address at an event celebrating the tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve in Parry Sound, Ontario. The event will take place Monday, June 23rd at 7:00pm at the... - June 20, 2014 - Audubon International
Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Appointed to National Board
Vicki Davis, Executive Director of Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud has accepted a nomination to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Humane Societies. This group meets typically six times each year, most frequently via conference call with one in-person meeting each year in... - June 20, 2014 - Tri-County Humane Society
Hammock Dunes Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Hammock Dunes has become the sixth community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework to merge economic and social considerations with the protection and enhancement of a... - June 20, 2014 - Audubon International
HoneyColony Warns Bee Loss Numbers Worse than Reported by Mainstream as They Continue on Their Mission to Save the Bees
Sales of the Bee the Change t-shirt, as featured in the latest issue of Lucky Magazine, will benefit The Pollination Project. - June 16, 2014 - HoneyColony
EU Climate Innovation Initiative Climate-KIC Kicks-Off First Activities in Sweden at Chalmers University of Technology
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, is set to kick-off its activities in Sweden this week with a conference at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg. Climate-KIC’s expansion into Sweden comes as it is scaling up its presence across Europe this year. The organisation has recently unveiled a series of new climate change related innovation programmes worth over €100 million. - June 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
New Developments in Europe’s Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy to be Highlighted on World Environment Day in Brussels
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, will highlight new developments in Europe’s on-going transition to a low-carbon economy on World Environment Day, 5 June, in Brussels this week. A Climate-KIC delegation will discuss innovative technologies and new opportunities for European collaboration to confront the climate change challenge in a series of roundtable discussions and workshops. - June 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC Launches Europe’s Largest Cleantech Idea Competition
Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative, has kicked-off Europe’s largest business idea competition, CleanLaunchpad. Aspiring entrepreneurs across ten European countries will compete for three places in the world’s largest climate-specific start-up accelerator,... - June 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Bird Conservation Leaders and International Migratory Bird Day Sponsors Recognized
Leaders in bird conservation and International Migratory Bird Day were recognized by Partners in Flight, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environment for the Americas. Recipients from Puerto Rico, Canada, the United States, and Mexico work to protect habitat, offer community education programs, study rare and imperiled birds, and improve methods of coffee production. - June 01, 2014 - Environment for the Americas
Koenders Water Solutions Inc. Announces Partnership with Audubon International
Koenders Water Solutions Inc. announced today that the company has partnered with Audubon International as a corporate sponsor of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program (ACSP). The ASCP is an award winning education and certification program that helps entities such as golf courses, parks, and... - May 31, 2014 - Audubon International
Mountain Lake Commits to Community Sustainability in Partnership with Audubon International
Joining six other Florida communities pursuing certification through the Sustainable Communities Program, the private community of Mountain Lake is now working with Audubon International to become a leader in community sustainability. Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program... - May 31, 2014 - Audubon International
Current Species Loss 1000 Times Higher Than Normal, Say SavingSpecies Scientists
A new scientific study shows extinction rates are much higher than normal, but technology and innovation provide hope for conservation. - May 30, 2014 - SavingSpecies, Inc
Multi-Million Dollar Low-Carbon Investment Programmes to be Coordinated in Europe
Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative, and the Lower Silesia region in Poland will coordinate their multi-million dollar investment programmes to support the transition to a low-carbon economy. Climate-KIC has announced a ground-breaking agreement with the... - May 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC Commences Israel Tour for Cleantech Entrepreneurs
12 of Europe’s most promising cleantech start-ups to explore business opportunities in one of world’s biggest hotbeds for climate innovation. - May 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Treasure Cove Belize Mega Green Resort Moves Forward with Development
Treasure Island Management, Ltd., a Belizean corporation, prepares for development with Venture Partners. - May 22, 2014 - Treasure Island Management, Ltd.
Family Ponding at the Larchmont Reservoir with Sheldrake Environmental Center
Family fun with Sheldrake on June 1st. Join Sheldrake and look to see who is living in in their local pond. Come help Sheldrake welcome the much awaited warm weather. - May 17, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Over €100 Million for Climate Change Innovation Programmes Announced in Europe
Climate-KIC to unveil multimillion investment for long-term programmes at European Business Summit. - May 14, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Lindsay Wagner's Inaugural Acting Retreat to Benefit Inland Empire Media Academy, July 13-19
Join Emmy award-winning actress Lindsay Wagner for a special week-long advanced acting retreat from July 13-19, 2014 in the welcoming setting of the Hilton Hotel in Palm Springs, CA. With four decades of experience in the industry, 40 TV movies, 5 mini-series, several television series, and feature films to her name, Lindsay brings an in-depth knowledge of working with the camera and offers individual guidance to develop greater spontaneity and deepen your acting skills. - May 11, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
Bushwise Guides Nature Lovers to a Far Reaching Career in the South African Bush
Bushwise, a leading professional training provider in the safari industry, launches far-reaching careers for young nature lovers across South Africa and the world. - May 10, 2014 - Bushwise
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Sustainable Community" through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. Robert Apple, Planning Manager, led the effort to maintain certified status in this community and is being... - May 04, 2014 - Audubon International
Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International
A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.
FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
rooflite – New Product Release - rooflite® intensive ag
rooflite has added another product to the growing portfolio of rooflite® certified green roof media in the Pacific Northwest. - April 03, 2014 - rooflite soil
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Children's Benefit Horse Show to Include Alex's Lemonade Stand
UPHA Chapter 15's Children's Benefit Horse Show to include Alex's Lemonade Stand, event will contribute to fight against childhood cancer. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the annual Children's Benefit Horse Show will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the... - March 28, 2014 - UPHA Chapter 15
ECOWISE Landcare Responds to California Water Emergency
ECOWISE Landcare Tapped by the Desert Water Agency for the installation of the Smart Irrigation Controllers. - March 27, 2014 - ECOWISE Landcare
Power-Pole Florida Pro Redfish Series Tournament - Saturday March 29 East Coast Div – Titusville | West Coast Div - Clearwater
Registrations keep rolling in for Round Two of the Power-Pole Florida Pro Redfish Tournaments – Saturday, March 29. The field is expected to reach 50 boats, 100 anglers, on each coast. With 50 boats in the field, the payout reaches over $10,000 cash and prizes. Florida Pro Redfish Series is... - March 26, 2014 - Florida Pro Redfish Series
Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Pennsylvania Gas & Electric Welcomes Proposed Changes to Improve Competitive Market
PAG&E Helping Customers in Pennsylvania. - March 21, 2014 - U.S. Gas & Electric
EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate
The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The EU Needs to Leverage Its Energy Efficiency Expertise to Compete Globally, Says Climate-KIC CEO
Speaking at the European Parliament, CEO Mary Ritter of the EU's main climate innovation initiative said Europe needs to leverage its combined expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation to compete globally on energy efficiency. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC