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Grant Helps Students Prepare for Jobs in Green Economy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Receives Grant to Fund Green Building and Energy Curriculum to Colorado Schools. - September 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Morocco, Tunisia, Jordan, and Egypt Lead 13 Arab States in Sustainable Energy
RCREEE launched the first index to compare and benchmark sustainable energy competitiveness in the Arab region. - September 26, 2013 - RCEEE
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Expands Reach to Kitsap Peninsula with the Addition of New West Sound Chapter
Kitsap Mountain Bikers and Ride Kitsap have joined together to become the newest Evergreen Regional Chapter based in Poulsbo. - September 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Dr. Len Imas Awarded ONR Grant to Investigate Applicability of Probabalistic Computational Fluid Dynamic Methods to Problems Involving Cavitation
Researcher develops more realistic simulation of flows around partially-cavitating hydrofoils - September 25, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Researcher Awarded ONR Grant to Advance Understanding of Planing Hull Hydrodynamics and Design
Dr. Len Imas applies computational modeling to investigate hydrodynamics of “ultra-deep vee” hulls. - September 25, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Coppinwood Golf Club Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Coppinwood Golf Club of Goodwood, Ontario has been designated as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary by Audubon International. - September 25, 2013 - Audubon International
Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania Protected from Racetrack Development
The culmination of a decade-long battle, the prevention of the Alpine Rose racetrack is a major triumph for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. - September 22, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates 3rd Annual Family Hiking Day
Held on National Public Lands Day, Family Hiking Day is an initiative developed by the ATC to introduce families to the A.T. and the benefits that come from spending time outdoors. - September 21, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Inaugural Green School Competition Launches in Montana; Register Your Montana School/Group for a Chance to Win a Trophy/Cash Prize
On Sept. 28, Saturday, 2013, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Montana Chapter Green School and Advocacy is showing its support of healthy and sustainable schools by launching the first ever Montana Green School Challenge. The competition invites Montana schools, classes or groups to... - September 20, 2013 - Montana USGBC
Bald Head Island Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
Bald Head Island in North Carolina becomes the 13th community to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. - September 20, 2013 - Audubon International
King County Parks Approves New Trails Plan for Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland, Washington
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to kick off a series volunteer work parties to improve trails at Big Finn Hill with a free trail building and maintenance class September 21st. - September 19, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang Commences Term as ASME MEMS Division Chair
MEMS expert recognized for commitment to innovation through collaboration and education. - September 18, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Interwest Distribution Unveils Plans for Tools Division
Interwest Distribution Company announced plans today to dramatically expand their current installation tools business. - September 14, 2013 - Interwest Distribution Company
Washington Student League Announces Fall Dirt Explorers Mountain Bike Program for Middle and High School Students
Dirt Explorers is a 4-week ride series starting September 21st open to all 7th-12th grade students who want to experience the great outdoors on a bike. - September 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Sand Ridge Golf Club Celebrates Fifteen Years of Audubon International Certification
Sand Ridge Golf Club was recently re-certified as a Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International. Sand Ridge registered in the Signature Program in 1998 and recently passed its sixth on-site review. The golf course is the only private club in the state of Ohio to earn and maintain its certification... - September 11, 2013 - Audubon International
Collaborators Awarded NSF Grant for More Efficient Wireless Networks
Researchers aim to end the scarcity of wireless spectrum with dynamic and efficient access. - September 11, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Output from Green Power Drops in Canada
Federal statistics show that the contribution from renewable energy sources continues to decline, compared with conventional carbon-based fuel sources. - September 11, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Washington Reservation Golf Learning Center Achieves Audubon International Re-Certification
Washington Reservation Golf Learning Center was recently re-certified as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. The learning center is the only facility in the state of Ohio to earn and maintain gold certification in the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program. To become... - September 08, 2013 - Audubon International
Stevens Researcher Awarded Collaborative NSF Grant to Understand Bimetallic Nanoparticles for Renewable Energy
Innovative research targets fundamentals of biomass conversion into fuels and chemicals over catalytic bimetallic nanoparticles. - September 06, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Yoga Classes and Volunteer Opportunities on the Appalachian Trail
A yoga and stewardship hike will allow guests to relax their minds and bodies as they get in touch with nature and learn about volunteer and stewardship opportunities on the Appalachian Trail. - September 01, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Smyth County and Town Of Marion, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Community Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Community™ program was created by the ATC to recognize communities that promote and care for the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Working with a growing network of trailside community partners, the program supports communities that play a role in advocating the A.T. as a significant local and national asset and as an international icon. The program assists communities by generating tourism and stimulating outdoor recreation while preserving and protecting the A.T. - August 28, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Stevens Researcher Awarded NIST Grant to Standardize Depth-Resolving Optical Imaging
Emerging technologies could help detect numerous diseases at earlier stages of development - August 28, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Wolf River Boulevard Connector is First Roadway to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
The Wolf River Boulevard Connector in Germantown, Tennessee is the first roadway in the world to earn certification in the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program. - August 28, 2013 - Audubon International
Animal Lovers Take on the Kili Challenge
Climbing Kilimanjaro is often one of the top items on most South African’s bucket list, most find it daunting enough without the commitment of making it to Uhuru Peak for a cause they strongly believe in. In September a group of twenty-five climbers will be putting their passion for the... - August 21, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
Stevens Research Honored in Highlights 2012 Issue of Nanotechnology Journal
Innovation in battery technology could drastically cut charge-time for mobile devices - August 21, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Volunteer in Evergreen’s 1st Annual Dig-a-Thon and be Entered to Win Prizes for Giving Local Trails a Little Love
Now through September 29th, individuals, families and groups are encouraged to help Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance build and maintain trails statewide by earning entries in a raffle to win valuable prizes. - August 21, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
AmpleHarvest.org and Gardener’s Supply Company Launch “Pledge-A-Veg” Photo Contest
Opportunity for a gardener donating food to a nearby food pantry to win a $300 gift certificate from Gardener’s Supply Company. - August 20, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Growing Farmers in Maine Nonprofit Farm Cultivates More Than Just Vegetables
Something special is happening once again this year on the fields and pastures at Freeport’s Wolfe’s Neck Farm. Four local teens learning how to farm are growing much more than food. Wolfe’s Neck Farm is educating the next generation of farmers and small farm advocates while filling food pantry shelves with local, sustainably-grown foods. - August 17, 2013 - Wolfe's Neck Farm
The Re-Launching of Natural-Family-Planning.com
A comprehensive resource for those looking for moral, reliable, and natural contraceptive alternatives. - August 17, 2013 - RDO Medical
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is First to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is the first hospital in the world to earn designation by Audubon International as a Certified Signature Sanctuary. - August 16, 2013 - Audubon International
Eco-Friendly Sexual Health Products at Vegan-Love.com
At the new Vegan-Love.com the reader will find a safe haven of vegan and vegan friendly products that will transform their love life into the natural sanctuary it was meant to be. - August 14, 2013 - RDO Medical
The Golf Club at Rainmakers Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Golf Club at Rainmakers has been designated a Certified Silver Signature Sanctuary by Audubon International and is the first golf course in New Mexico to earn Signature Certification. - August 14, 2013 - Audubon International
Biomass Assessment Study Offers New Opportunity for Cumberland and Franklin County Farmers
Five Cumberland and Franklin County dairy farm owners have the opportunity to reduce their waste management costs, through participation in a new biomass energy project funded by the West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund. Applications are being accepted through August 26 from farm owners who are... - August 09, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
Scientific Breakthrough in Carbon Nanotube Photonics
Ultraclean carbon nanotubes hold promise for advances in optical fiber communications, solar cells and LEDs - August 09, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
6R Supply Shifts to Biobased Industrial Supply Product Line
Industrial sustainability through BioBased solutions. 6R Supply provides biobased fluids, fuels and solvents to manufacturing, energy industries, and governments that reduce toxicity throughout their operations and facilities. - August 08, 2013 - 6R Supply Inc.
Stevens Researcher Wins Army Research Office Grant to Ensure Secure Wireless Communication
Research provides resilient encryption in the absence of supporting infrastructure - August 08, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Audubon International’s Green Lodging Program Partners with Clean the World
Audubon International's Green Lodging Program joins forces with soap-recycling nonprofit Clean the World to protect the environment and help save lives. - August 07, 2013 - Audubon International
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized by Florida Trend as One of the Top Private Companies in Florida
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as One of the Top Private Companies in Florida - August 02, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces Collaboration with Autodesk
New Relationship Aimed at Incorporating Sustainable Design Elements and Lessons into GEF Green Building Curriculum. - August 01, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Sustainable Atlanta Launches New Look Up ATL Social Good Community for Metro Region
LookUp Atlanta is the new social good community developed by Sustainable Atlanta. It’s where metro Atlantans can now come together to strengthen communities, inspire action and enrich lives. By raising awareness about local sustainability efforts, connecting people, and sharing resources, Look Up inspires individuals and organizations to act for good — helping build a healthy and prosperous future for everyone in the metro area. - July 28, 2013 - Sustainable Atlanta
Canada Remains Lowest in Growth of Renewables
Canada’s annual growth of renewable energy will be 1.6% until 2040, compared with 1.8% for the United States and 2.5% for the world, according to the latest projections from the US Department of Energy’s statistical agency. - July 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Dr. Samantha Kleinberg Awarded NIH Grant for New Methods of Studying Large-Scale Data
Research promises to make healthcare monitoring more effective for clinicians - July 26, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized by South Florida Business Journal as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as One of the Top 100 Private Companies in South Florida - July 25, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Wildlife Control and Removal Business Opens in Madison WI
Brian Williams, a longtime resident of Madison, WI, realized his dream of opening his own wildlife control and removal business on July 15, 2013. Williams, owner of A All Animal Control of Madison, WI, developed a passion for hunting and fishing early in his life. With the support of his family,... - July 24, 2013 - A All Animal Control
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as a “2013 Company of the Year” by The American Business Awards - July 23, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Summer Event Series Brings Music, Art, and Stewardship to Pennsylvania Trail Communities
With a focus on art, music, community and volunteer stewardship, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Third Thursdays events are a terrific way to get to know and get involved with the Appalachian Trail. - July 20, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Audubon International Names Associate Director of Advancement
Audubon International is excited to announce it has named Joseph Madeira the Associate Director of Advancement. Joe joined the team at its headquarters in Troy, New York on July 17, 2013. In this newly-created position, Joe will spearhead development, management, and implementation of strategic... - July 20, 2013 - Audubon International
Oil Price to Have Minuscule Impact on Growth of Renewables in Canada
Canada’s below-average growth of green power will not be affected by the future price of oil, according to forecasts from the US Department of Energy. - July 20, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Thinking Outside the Box to Create a Shipping Container House
Shipping container self-sustaining house will be the first of its kind in Ontario. - July 18, 2013 - The Wall of Geckos
Excel Learning Center Flips the Switch on New Solar System
Excel Learning Center, a premier childcare facility serving South Jersey, will flip the switch on a brand new solar system at their beautiful six acre Mt. Laurel campus. The 52kW system, designed and installed by the energy experts at Moore Energy, is estimated to cover over fifty percent of the... - July 16, 2013 - Moore Energy LLC