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Project Blue Collar is an Official Merchant Sponsor of the One Million Pibble March
Project Blue Collar, a company devoted to improving the perception of shelter dogs and encouraging adoption as the first option, has chosen to be a merchant sponsor of the One Million Pibble March on Washington D.C. One Million Pibble March, headed by comedian Rebecca Corry and sponsored by her foundation, Stand Up for Pits is the first ever national march for pit bulls and will feature a rally of supporters from across the country along with special guests and keynote speakers. - February 15, 2014 - Project Blue Collar
McDonough Wildlife Exclusion Contractor Launches Information Portal on Wildlife Removal, Wildlife Prevention and Animal Damage Repairs
Hansard Wildlife Prevention today announced the launch of www.hansardremodeling.com as an information portal for McDonough metro homeowners to find information about Wildlife Exclusion and Wildlife Removal solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of... - February 14, 2014 - Hansard Wildlife Prevention
Major Breakthrough in Prediction of Financial Damage as a Result of Natural Catastrophes
New predictive technologies have been developed in what is hailed as the most significant development in the modelling of financial losses as a result of natural catastrophes for 20 years. - February 08, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Greenbutts Biodegradable Cigarette Filters Receive Delegate Support in Maryland
Legislation proposed in Maryland would mandate the sale of cigarettes to only those with biodegradable filters. - February 06, 2014 - Greenbutts LLC
Legends on the Niagara Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Niagara Parks Commission’s (NPC) Legends on the Niagara Golf Complex has achieved designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary," through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses. Golf Course Superintendent, Tom Newton led the effort to obtain this... - February 06, 2014 - Audubon International
Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer and Whispering Hope Stables High Ranking Horses
Whispering Hope Sporthorses is pleased to announce the availability of two Dressage Horses for sale that have been trained by Raleigh’s Top Dressage Trainer, Laurie Hutchinson. Ms. Hutchinson is based in Raleigh, NC at Whispering Hope Stables. Whispering Hope Stables is Raleigh’s best... - January 30, 2014 - Whispering Hope Stables
Sheldrake Environmental Center Wants All to Know There's Lots Happening in Nature in Winter
While it may look quiet out there, there's lots happening in nature, and Sheldrake has programs designed to help explore, even during the wintry months. - January 30, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Scandinavia Joins European Union's Main Climate Innovation Initiative
The EU commissioner for Climate Action will open Climate-KIC's new Denmark-based centre on 7 February 2014, allowing Nordic start-up entrepreneurs, businesses, climate professionals, students and government officials to join the European partnership to work on climate change adaptation and mitigation solutions. - January 29, 2014 - Climate-KIC
More Organic Farms Powered by Consumers
A new startup, Fquare, aims to give consumers what they want, more organic, non-GMO foods. Fquare allows members to sponsor farms to go organic nationwide. - January 28, 2014 - Fquare Inc
Welcome in the New Year with Actress Lindsay Wagner
Join actress Lindsay Wagner from the comfort of your own home to learn how to embrace true potential and quiet the mind and open the heart. - January 20, 2014 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"
LD Lines Pledges Support for Whale and Dolphin Research in the Bay of Biscay
LD Lines, a leading European ferry and freight company, who have recently started new ferry services from the UK (Poole) to Spain (Santander and Gijón) and Ireland (Rosslare) to France (St Nazaire) and Spain (Gijón) has offered it’s help to the marine conservation charity MARINElife. - January 20, 2014 - MARINElife
Condor Ferries Pledges Its Support to Wildlife Research Around the Channel Islands
Condor Ferries is lending its support to UK-based charity MARINElife, assisting the charity in its research into the host of wildlife living in the English Channel, and especially the waters around the Channel Islands. From January 2014, Condor Ferries is providing free passage to trained... - January 19, 2014 - MARINElife
Manhattan Woods Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The Manhattan Woods Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize, implement,... - January 19, 2014 - Audubon International
Pandas International Wins Favorite Panda Charity of the Year
Jeroen Jacobs announced the results of the Giant Panda Zoo Awards 2013, in a ceremony held at the Zoo Atlanta on Friday, January 17. There were 10 categories for the voting including; Favorite Cub of the year, the Human of the year, Panda Moment of the Year and Favorite Panda Charity. Mei Lun... - January 19, 2014 - Pandas International
First Cruelty-Free Fashion Show Ever in China
The "Voices of China" say No to the growing fur industry and Yes to fashion that shows compassion for animals. - January 15, 2014 - ACTAsia for Animals
Queen Recognises CEO of Europe's Main Climate Innovation Initiative with OBE
The Chief Executive Officer of the EU's main climate innovation initiative has been awarded an OBE for services to scientific research and innovation by Queen Elizabeth II. - January 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Audubon International Names New Membership Coordinator
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Tara Pepperman as the organization’s Membership Coordinator. Tara joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on January 2, 2014. As Membership Coordinator, Tara will provide member services support for all Audubon... - January 09, 2014 - Audubon International
Audubon International Names Associate Director of Environmental Programs
Audubon International is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Bechtel as Associate Director of Environmental Programs. Prior to joining Audubon International, Doug served as the Director of Conservation Science for The Nature Conservancy’s (Conservancy) New Hampshire Chapter for over 15... - January 05, 2014 - Audubon International
A All Animal Control Franchise Celebrates 19 Years
A All Animal Control, one of the largest wildlife management franchises in the U.S. is celebrating its 19th year in business in January. "I'm excited to announce another successful year, our 19th, delivering the most gentle and complete wildlife control from coast to coast," Mark Dotson,... - December 29, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Village Medic Training Combines Wilderness First Aid Skills with Local Herbal Wisdom
Local Vermont “Village Medic Training” combines First Aid and Herbalism in an innovative community-oriented curriculum. Students will learn skills that can save lives when disaster hits. - December 28, 2013 - Mountainsong Expeditions
Institute of Solar Technology (IST) Announces 2014 Solar PV Training Schedule
Sanjib Roy, Director of IST said, "IST takes classroom training for those who have never experienced PV Solar system. Each course offers multiple content types from audio-video to practical class." - December 27, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Madagascar’s Elections and the Future of Lemur Conservation
LCF is anxiously awaiting the results of Madagascar’s second round of voting in the first presidential election since a military coup in 2009, and the impact a new government will have on conservation and sustainability in a country that is one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Rare, endangered Mongoose Lemurs (Eulemur mongoz), and Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) twins born at LCF’s Myakka City Lemur Reserve while future in the wild is uncertain. - December 25, 2013 - Lemur Conservation Foundation
Solar Start-Up Helps Power Refugee Camps in Syria
A start-up supported by Climate-KIC, the EU's main climate innovation initiative, is helping to supply Syrian refugees with solar-based light and power this winter. Access to light and power is critical for refugees in Syria, where seven million are estimated to have fled their homes because of... - December 21, 2013 - Climate-KIC
TPC Stonebrae Recognized for Environmental Excellence
TPC Stonebrae has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2010,... - December 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Institute of Solar Technology Launch Free E-Course on Solar Technology
"Institute of Solar Technology launch Free E-course on Solar Technology from 7th November, 2013 celebrated CV Raman's 125th birthday - The Power is in Your Hands for children. IST supports Solar Energy education through educational online content," said director of IST Mr. S. Roy. - December 17, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
Innisfail Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Innisfail Golf Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Save the Waste! Minneapolis Nonprofit PLACE is Developing the First Affordable, Multifamily Community in the US to be Powered Solely by Organic Solid Waste
PLACE's first Save the Waste! project will divert organic waste from landfills, and process it through neighborhood-scale anaerobic digestion into clean energy to power homes, businesses, and transit in a new community in St. Louis Park, MN. The high-quality fertilizer that results will be used to grow food for their residents and at nearby urban farms. - December 14, 2013 - PLACE
Bethpage State Park Blue and Yellow Golf Courses Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Bethpage State Park’s Blue and Yellow Golf Courses have retained their designations as "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf courses were originally designated as a... - December 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Re-Certification
Bahia Beach Resort and Golf Club was recently re-certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. The resort is the only property in Puerto Rico to be certified by Audubon International and one of only 20 properties in the world to achieve Gold Certification in the prestigious Audubon... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
Windstar on Naples Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Windstar on Naples Bay has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary... - December 13, 2013 - Audubon International
European Start-Ups Dominate Global Clean-Tech Oscars
European start-ups have dominated this year’s Cleantech Open Gobal Ideas Competition in Silicon Valley last month. All three winning start-ups are supported by Climate-KIC, the European Union’s main climate innovation initiative. - December 13, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Michael Shermer Joins Tarot Project
World renowned skeptic Michael Shermer joins the cast of Tarot: A Documentary Love Story, produced by Backbone Trail Arts. - December 12, 2013 - Backbone Trail Arts
Atlanta Wildlife Removal Company Launches New Website for the Atlanta Area
New web resource for wildlife & pest removal education and awareness in Georgia. - December 12, 2013 - Attic Attack Wildlife Services
Fight Childhood Obesity and Grow a Healthy Community
Recently, Gardens of the Fox Cities received a match grant that will match dollar for dollar up to $50,000. Funds received from this match campaign will help expand programming for the 2014 season allowing Gardens of the Fox Cities to reconnect more children and families to the basics of gardening. - December 11, 2013 - Gardens of the Fox Cities
Silicon Valley Parents Develop GigatonGifts Website to Fight Open-Fire Cooking and Deforestation - Smoke from Fires Kills Over 2 Million Annually
GigatonGifts was launched in December by a group of Silicon Valley parents concerned about deforestation and open-fire cooking in poor countries. Volunteer parents developed the GigatonGifts website (www.GigatonGifts.org), where people can purchase trees and solar stoves in Africa and Haiti as gifts. Worldwide, almost 3 billion people cook over wood fires. The soot from these fires causes respiratory ailments that kill 2 to 4 million people a year, most of them women and children. - December 09, 2013 - The Carbon Zero Institute
Volocopter Start-Up Raises €1.2M, Breaks European Crowdfunding Record
E-volo’s Volocopter – supported by Climate-KIC, the EU’s main climate innovation initiative - is safer, simpler, and cleaner than normal helicopters. Instead of one combustion engine, eighteen electrically driven rotors propel it. - December 08, 2013 - Climate-KIC
First Students Graduate from European Climate-Change Innovation Master’s Programme
The first group of graduates from a new pan-European climate-change innovation master’s programme are being awarded their degrees this year. The programme provides a new generation of students with the skills to bring climate innovations to market. - December 06, 2013 - Climate-KIC
Building the Arab Sustainable Energy Caliber: Five Interns at a Time
RCREEE starts another round of its regional internship program. - December 05, 2013 - RCEEE
Hammock Dunes Club - Creek Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Hammock Dunes Club – Creek Course has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon... - November 28, 2013 - Audubon International
AmpleHarvest.org Founder / Executive Director Gary Oppenheimer Named 2013 Purpose Prize Fellow
The Purpose Prize honors Americans 60 and older solving the world’s toughest social problems. - November 27, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Sustainability 101 Course and Certification Now Available
The Green Education Foundation (GEF) Institute recently announced a collaboration with NOCTI related to their Sustainability 101 Certification program. Through a partnership with NOCTI, schools will have the option to order the program directly through NOCTI. The program consists of both pre- and... - November 23, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
New Voice for Animals in Michigan: Mi-PACA Organizes Voters, Changes Local Elections
Mi-PACA is Michigan’s only statewide political action committee for animals, organizing voters into voting blocs to effect real change at elections. - November 23, 2013 - Mi-PACA
Snowmass Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Snowmass Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. The golf course was originally designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in 2008,... - November 22, 2013 - Audubon International
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club Earns Recognition from Audubon International
Ridgemark Golf & Country Club has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program. Participation is designed to help course personnel plan, organize,... - November 18, 2013 - Audubon International
Institute of Solar Technology Launches Solar Power Training for Youth
"With globalization around and job potential reducing, unemployment is one of the major problems in India. On the other hand there is huge untapped potential for solar energy utilization at all levels," said Mr. S. Roy, Director of Institute of Solar Technology. IST appeals all unemployed youth to use their energy for self employment in the field of renewable energy. This will give the satisfaction of serving mother earth through eco-friendly technology. - November 18, 2013 - Institute of Solar Technology
AmpleHarvest.org Announces Repeat of "Centerpieces for Pantries" Initiative
Nationwide hunger/food waste non-profit urges replacing holiday table floral centerpieces with edible arrangements to then be donated to a local food pantry the next day. - November 16, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
myclimate and Yunus Social Business Launch "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund"
On the occasion of the Global Social Business Summit in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Swiss climate protection foundation myclimate and Yunus Social Business launched the "Social Business Climate Innovation Fund." Its aim is to support social businesses worldwide, which demonstrably protect the environment. - November 13, 2013 - Foundation myclimate
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
Final Call for Registration to Attend Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Conference on November 6 at UCLA
Southern California sustainable agriculture conference unites innovators and inventors whose vision will provide the answers and approaches necessary to sustainably feed a growing world population. - November 05, 2013 - Seedstock
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation