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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
Oak Meadows Ranch is Proud to Announce Equine Therapy is Now Available
Comprehensive treatment for trauma, stress related problems, PTSD, panic, anxiety, grief and addictions, using Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing). - July 11, 2014 - Blue Pearl Project
Experts Present Alarming Geoengineering Data to Shasta County Board of Supervisors
Key Speakers will present alarming factual data / scientific reports pertaining to Solar Radiation Management to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors in their official government setting. - July 10, 2014 - GeoEngineering Watch
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
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