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Get Hooked on Downhill Mountain Biking with a Special, 4-Week Class from Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Intermediate and advanced level mountain bikers are invited to learn the skills needed to happily ride trails at Stevens Pass and Whistler Mountain Bike Parks in this special 4-class series - or just the final, one-day clinic at Stevens Pass. - July 13, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Four Swedish Corporates Make the Top 100 Globally for Resource Efficiency
Four publicly traded Swedish companies have been included in the Osmosis Resource Efficiency Index (ticker MOREWOUT), an index that tracks the relative resource efficiency of the world largest companies in the developed markets. - July 12, 2013 - Osmosis Investment Management
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov Presents Groundbreaking Mathematical Research at Prestigious International Congress of Mathematics 2014
Dr. Alexei Miasnikov, Director of the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens Institute of Technology, and his frequent collaborator Dr. Olga Kharlampovich of Hunter College have been chosen as speakers at the International Congress of Mathematics (ICM) 2014, the largest conference in the... - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Yazan Manna Honored with Distinguished Teaching Faculty Award
Award from Student Government Association recognizes his dedication to enhancing students’ classroom experiences - July 12, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
EOS 100 Receives PE Editor's Choice Award 2013
EOS Remediation, LLC's newest product, EOS 100, receives the PE Editor's Choice Award. - July 10, 2013 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Price of Solar PV Drops 20% Per Year in Canada
The price for solar modules dropped to C$1.52 per watt in 2011, compared with $9.41 in 2001, which is in contrast to other reports which indicate that the growth of renewable energy in Canada is increasing at a slower rate than the consumption of non-renewable energy sources. - July 10, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
The Launch of Bushwise Hospitality Internship Training Courses at Luxury Safari Lodges Across South Africa
Bushwise launches Hospitality Internship Training Courses in luxury safari lodges on some of the finest game reserves in South Africa; unique and exciting career development opportunities in the African wilderness. - July 05, 2013 - Bushwise
Evening Programs at Appalachian Trail Biennial Feature Music, Culture, and Trails
The 2013 Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s Biennial Conference organizers invite the public to attend live music, dancing, presentations about hiking trails, and a Cherokee storyteller from Sunday, July 21 to Thursday, July 25 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Events... - July 04, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Maine Community Foundation Awards Grant for New Conservation Summer Camp
For the past several years the Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District has offered a Natural Resources and Agricultural Summer Camp to children ages 7-12. Starting this summer, the PCSWCD will be offering a Teen Conservation Camp for youth ages 13-18! With generous funding provided... - June 30, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Maine VLMP Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft - June 28, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Former Pro Mountain Bikers to Guest Coach at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s 2-Day Skills Clinic
Mountain Bikers of all abilities are invited to join former Pro Racers Kat Sweet of Sweetlines, Simon Lawton of Fluidride, and the certified Evergreen Mountain Bike coaches for this special Skills Clinic. - June 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
The Landings Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island recently became the first community in Georgia to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. "As a representative of The Landings Association, we are very pleased that this group of staff,... - June 23, 2013 - Audubon International
Kickstarter Campaign Will Conserve Energy and Save Money
The rising heat in Arizona means rising energy bills. Two Arizona entrepreneurs aim combat rising energy bills with a low cost, intelligent air filter monitor. - June 23, 2013 - Innovation Play LLC
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most... - June 16, 2013 - Audubon International
NC State’s Lonnie Poole Golf Course Receives Audubon International Signature Certification
The Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NC State University earned Signature Certification from Audubon International. - June 14, 2013 - Audubon International
San Diego CA Retired Army First Sergeant Opens Wildlife Control Business
As a wildlife management professional, Vince Piyamanothamkul believes it is important to give people accurate information about the animals that inhabit Southern California. Although sometimes a nuisance, these animals are just trying to find a place to live, to forage for food, and nurture their young. - June 14, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Environment Commissioner Underscores Association's Call for Green Heat
Ontario's Environmental Commissioner criticizes the lack of support for green heat options from renewable energy; calls subsidy for solar PV "perverse" because it excludes solar thermal. - June 13, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Canada Fails to Make Top-Ten in Green Power Consumption
Annual review tracks the good news in solar and wind, and the bad news in biofuels for Canada and all countries around the world. - June 12, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Geoaxioma Philippine Permaculture Project “Plant The Trees And Light The Villages” Breaks More Records
The Record Breaking Tree Planting in May 2013, Makes This Project the Most Successful in Southern Mindanao Delivering Not Only Money to the Planting Families But Much Needed Solar Lights, Which Have a 20-Year Life Span. - June 12, 2013 - Bentley House International Corp
Sustainability Certification Programs Now Offered at No Additional Cost to ISC-Audubon Platinum Members
These programs include; The Sustainable Golf Facility Program, The Sustainable Equestrian Facility Program, The Sustainable Landscapes Programs, The Sustainable Homes Programs, and the Bird & Wildlife Sanctuary Programs. - June 07, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
U.S. Gas & Electric Re-Launches as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York
U.S. Gas & Electric will officially operate as New York Gas & Electric in the State of New York. - June 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Dr. Malinovskaya Presented Ultracold Quantum Research at Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
Dr. Svetlana Malinovskaya, Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, presented her innovative work on ultracold dynamics and decoherence at the influential Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics (KITP). Hundreds of theoretical physicists and other scientists came from all over the... - June 06, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Longtime Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Manager Bob Monley Retires
Bob Monley has announced his retirement after serving nearly nine years as general manager of FPPC, Farm Pilot Project Coordination, a leader in agricultural conservation and technology research. ”Our many advancements in developing clean water and nutrient management technology would not... - June 05, 2013 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.
AmpleHarvest.org Signs 6,000th Food Pantry
Nationwide Registry Enabling Millions of Home Growers to Donate Excess Garden Produce Now Working with 20% of America’s Food Pantries. - June 04, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day June 8th at the Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
The whole family is invited to King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah for a full day of mountain bike trail riding, competitions, kid’s events and fun in the great outdoors. - June 01, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Mother Nature, Morristown, and the Revolutionary War Soldier
Great Swamp Watershed Association and Morristown NHP partner to tell the story of George Washington’s Jockey Hollow Encampment of 1779-80. - May 31, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Renewable Energy is Declining in Canada
The share of renewable energy in Canada continues to decline as a percentage of total energy consumption, in sharp contrast to the growth rates in most developed nations. Data released today by the World Bank indicate that Canada may be a barrier in the UN goal to double the share of renewables in global energy mix by 2030. - May 30, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Contest Focuses in on Preservation Success Story in New Jersey's Great Swamp
Great Swamp Watershed Association holds first public event at 113 acres of newly preserved wetlands, meadows, and forest in Harding Township, NJ. - May 28, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Plant Mangroves in the Sundarbans with a Few Clicks
www.grow-trees.com has planted over 431,000 trees in the periphery of tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries, common land of villages and holy environments through the support of 140 companies and thousands of individuals. It is an Official Partner of WWF’s Cities for Forests Campaign, a Tree Planting Partner of the United Nations Environment Program’s Billion Tree Program and an Official Partner of United Nations Decade on Biodiversity. - May 28, 2013 - Grow-Trees.com
Lessons from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis
Dr. Julie Pullen of Stevens Institute of Technology is an expert in modeling chemical, biological, and radiological dispersion in coastal cities. The Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society has published her analysis of the response to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant Crisis. - May 23, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Raleigh's Top Horse Farms Says "It's Never Too Late!"
Whispering Hope Stables is excited to announce the start of their "Never Too Late" Training Program for women having the desire to get-up in the saddle. "As a mom of two young children, I found that there are things in our lives that we once did, but have stopped because of the high... - May 22, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Sheldrake Environmental Center is Teaming Up with 2bpresent to Offer This Guided Nature Walk and Meditation Experience
Research has shown that spending time in nature has a healing quality that can help people be more peaceful and calm, in what is the very hectic and stressful lifestyle of modern days. Join Sheldrake Environmental Center educator Jenny Geer and 2bpresent meditation instructors, Cheryl Brause and... - May 21, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
U.S. Gas & Electric Recognized as the 2013 Company of the Year Finalist by The American Business Awards
U.S. Gas & Electric, its subsidiaries and family of companies (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has been recognized as a “2013 Company of The Year” finalist by The American... - May 17, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
The New Initiative; Audubon Outdoors Views Nature Awareness and Involvement a Must
The organization recognizes the breadth of the problems faced by humanity, but the fact of the matter is that efforts must be made and ISC-Audubon has decided that the time is now, and in doing so they created Audubon Outdoors. - May 16, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Startup Greener50 Connects People to Eco-Friendly Businesses
A duo based in Colorado is challenging the idea that business and the environment don't mix. Greener50, founded by Rick Oberreuter and Matt Neidenberg, is a website that connects eco-minded people, businesses, and organizations together. The concept of greener50 is simple; Find > Learn >... - May 10, 2013 - greener50
Local Organizations, Businesses Unite to Produce the Great Swamp Scavenger Hunt
Far-ranging geography game promotes awareness of nature, culture, history in northern New Jersey. - May 06, 2013 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Luray and Page County, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC) invites the public to attend the official designation of the town of Luray and Page County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™ on May 11, 2013 at 1:45 p.m. - April 27, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
La Carlota City Entries Bag Over-All Winners in Philippine Youth Green Art Competition
The recently concluded Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Inter-city Painting Competition with the theme "Climate Change in the Eyes of a Child" yielded a very interesting result. Nine winning entries from La Carlota, Kabankalan and Himamaylan Cities who were the top three winners in their... - April 27, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
Doug Marcille Honored with the Industry Leadership Award from the National Energy Marketers Association
Doug Marcille, CEO U.S. Gas & Electric to be honored with the Industry Leadership Award at the National Energy Marketers Association’s 16th Annual Restructuring Conference in Washington, DC on April 30, 2013. - April 26, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
PV Racking Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter in 2013
PV Racking has finished the first quarter of 2013 with a new sales record. “We have received 1.4 megawatts worth of residential and small commercial contracts since January 1st, which is much stronger than this time last year,” said Barry Moore, president at PV Racking, a Pennsylvania... - April 23, 2013 - PV Racking LLC
Ontario Government Narrowly Defeats Anti-Renewable Energy Proposal
The Ontario legislature has defeated proposed legislation that would have serious curtailed the province’s feed-in tariff for solar and wind energy. Bill 39, An Act to provide for control by local municipalities over renewable and affordable energy undertakings, was introduced as a private... - April 21, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Appalachian Trail Enthusiasts Meet at Western Carolina University for 39th Biennial Conference
Registration is now open for the 2013 Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) Biennial conference, scheduled for July 19-26, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. The event is hosted by the five southern Appalachian Trail (A.T.) maintaining clubs and convenes Trail managers,... - April 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Recipients Announced for 2013 North Carolina Appalachian Trail License Plate Grants
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of North Carolina Appalachian Trail (A.T.) License Plate grants for projects which enhance the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in North Carolina. $35,000 was granted this spring to eleven individuals and... - April 14, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy