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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
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to Employ Military Veterans
U.S. Gas & Electric Partners with Veteran Tech Brigade to bridge the employment gap among veterans. The new Veteran-owned technology staffing firm aims to reduce the unemployment rate among military veterans and their spouses to increase earning power. - April 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
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
The 43 Trees Project Sponsors Interactive Earth Day Walk
The 43 Trees Project developed life narratives of 43 trees to honor the fallen trees of Super Storm Sandy. - April 11, 2013 - The 43 Trees Project
World Expeditions Launches Hawaii Itinerary
Leading Australian adventure travel company, World Expeditions, has launched a new Hawaii - Hiking the Aloha Isles itinerary. - April 05, 2013 - World Expeditions
Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with New Canadian Standard on Assurance Engagements, CSAE 3416
Energy Advantage Inc., a leader in providing independent total energy and environmental management services to end-user customers, is pleased to announce that its internal controls and systems are compliant with the new Canadian standard for third party assurance reporting, CSAE 3416. - April 04, 2013 - Energy Advantage Inc.
RALF (Restoration Aquatic Life Filtration) Provides a New Solution During a Power Outage to Help the 13 Million Households with Aquariums Sustain Healthy Aquatic Life
Health- Tech Sales is the first company to offer battery powered multi-stage filtration (patent pending) which can be used during power outage emergencies. RALF will make its debut at Booth G5 at the Marine Aquarium Expo at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, California on April 6 - 7, 2013. - April 02, 2013 - Health-Tech Sales, LLC
Philippine Ngo Launches Negros Occ. Junior Green Artists Summer Competition
Greenwatch Philippines Inc. (GPI) launches its Negros Occidental Junior Green Artists Summer Competition on April 15-22, that aims to involve the Filipino youth in promoting environmental awareness within their ranks and the community at large. GPI aims to tap the artistic talents of elementary... - April 02, 2013 - Greenwatch Philippines Inc.
AmazonRainforestPlants.Com Adds a News and Updates Section on the Affects of Climate Change on the Amazon Rainforest
At the Amazon Rainforest Plants website there some exciting new articles, videos and news about what happening in the Amazon rainforest. Information concerning plants of the Amazon rainforest are of importance to anyone interested in eco system and species survival. At Amazon Rainforest Plants the... - March 30, 2013 - Amazon Rainforest Plants
Termites Are Actively Damaging Homes & Businesses in Your Area
In honor of National Termite Awareness Week, Action Pest Control offers home and business owners helpful prevention tips to protect their largest investments. - March 28, 2013 - Action Pest Control
Renew Advertise on CNBC and Unveil Media Portal for Clients
Renew become the first on-street media owner to advertise with broadcaster CNBC for the launch of its own network and "Go Local" initiative in the City of London. - March 28, 2013 - Renew
Stevens Students Win People’s Choice Award in National Academy of Engineering Ethics Contest
A team of undergraduate students from Stevens Institute of Technology have won the People’s Choice Award in the nationwide National Academy of Engineering Ethics Video Contest for their investigation of nuclear energy as a sustainable power source. With the strong support of the Stevens community, the video garnered an impressive lead in “Likes” on Facebook. - March 23, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
A All Animal Control Named a 2013 Top 50 Franchise
A All Animal Control was named a Franchise Business Review 2013 Franchisee Satifaction Awards winner and is now listed as #6 in the Top 50 Franchises under 50 locations. - March 21, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk 2013
The annual Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk is back by popular demand after a successful first year in 2012. The morning walk will be held on Sunday the 14th of April 2013 at the Field and Study Recreation Centre, Louise Avenue (closest corner 14th Street), Parkmore. The Sandton SPCA /... - March 20, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Cassandra Kessman as Community Ambassador for Pawling and Dover, New York
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has selected Cassandra Kessman to serve as the volunteer ambassador to the designated Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community of Pawling and Dover, New York. She will serve as a community liaison to the ATC and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to... - March 20, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Veterans Offered Full Scholarship and Support to Hike the Iconic Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with Warrior Hike has launched a new initiative called the “Walk Off the War” program. - March 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Stevens Professor Joins Open Source Effort to Develop Low-Cost Drugs
Professor A.K. Ganguly of the Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology & Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology is contributing his expertise and passion to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Open Source Drug Discovery initiative. Dr. Ganguly is focusing on new treatments for malaria and tuberculosis, which are causing millions of deaths while several drugs used to cure these diseases no longer work because of the appearance of resistant strains. - March 16, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Educators Encouraged to Lead a Trail to Every Classroom
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is currently accepting applications from educators to participate in its highly acclaimed Trail to Every Classroom (TTEC) program. - March 15, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
U.S. Gas and Electric Sponsors the Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival in Miami-Dade County Public High Schools
U.S. Gas & Electric (“USG&E”), a provider of natural gas and electricity to commercial and residential consumers in a growing number of states, has partnered with Leadership Miami® in support of its inaugural Bully-Free-0-5 Art & Film Festival. Leadership Miami®, a... - March 14, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Community Ambassadors for North Carolina
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has selected two Appalachian Trail Community™ ambassadors in the state of North Carolina. - March 09, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
FISHBIO Launches New Website to Improve Study of the Mekong River Across Borders
FISHBIO has launched a new website to improve the study, management, and conservation of the Mekong River’s unique and valuable fishes. The website supports the Mekong Fish Network to help researchers and managers communicate and collaborate with each other. - March 06, 2013 - FISHBIO
U.S. Gas and Electric Partners with Habitat For Humanity of Greater Miami for Blitz Build Community Project
U.S. Gas and Electric Partners with Habitat For Humanity of Greater Miami for Blitz Build Community Project to assist families in need. - March 06, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Community Ambassadors for Unicoi County, Tennessee
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has selected Janet Hensley and Rob Martin to serve as the volunteer ambassadors to the designated Appalachian Trail Community™ of Unicoi County, Tennessee. Both will serve as a community liaison to the ATC and the Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing... - March 06, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Acoustics Expert Dr. Prasad Gives Keynote Presentation at International Conference
Professor Marehalli Prasad advocates better design to reduce environmental noise. - March 02, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chicago's Green Tech Growth Celebrated, “An Evening With The Worms” at The Plant
Chicago is becoming a leader in Green Technology. The Plant is the premiere urban farming incubator and will become the meeting ground of some of Chicago's most forward thinkers. - February 28, 2013 - Paganics
Dr. Chandramouli Named IEEE Communications Society Distinguished Lecturer for 2013 and 2014
Stevens professor breaks down cell phone network barriers and evaluates effects of social networks. - February 27, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Olive Tree Initiative Week Begins at UC Irvine February 25th
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) at Irvine will host a series of events focused on “Conflicts and Transitions” around the world during the OTI Week at UC Irvine February 25th-March 1. These events are open to the public. - February 24, 2013 - Olive Tree Initiative
U.S. Gas and Electric Named One of the Region’s “Best Place to Work” by South Florida Business Journal
U.S. Gas & Electric was named as one of “The Best Places to Work” in South Florida by the South Florida Business Journal. - February 24, 2013 - U.S. Gas & Electric
National Grid and Green Education Foundation Kick Off The Green Energy Challenge T-Shirt Contest For K-5 Student in Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Winner Will Have the Opportunity to Throw Out the First Pitch at Fenway Park. - February 21, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
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March Dog Doody Defrost Warning -It’s Melting, Melting... - February 18, 2013 - aPaws
National Grid Unites Organizations to Bring Sustainability Education to Boston Students
Students at Blackstone Elementary and Across Boston Participate in National Green Week - February 14, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $10,000 Grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Grant awarded as part of a nutrition initiative helping those living with HIV/AIDS, to an innovative cloud based hunger/nutrition campaign that enables millions of growers to donate excess garden produce to local food pantries. - February 12, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Lorraine Prowse and Taylor Bowman Named Top Amateurs of 2012
Arabian Horse Association members Lorraine Prowse and Taylor Bowman named top amateur riders of 2012. - February 09, 2013 - Arabian Horse Association
Olive Tree Initiative at Berkeley to Host Concert for Peace
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) at Berkeley will host a concert for peace on February 10th at 7:30PM in the Wheeler Auditorium at UC Berkeley. - February 08, 2013 - Olive Tree Initiative
Boston Public School Students Participate in National Green Week 2013
Students empowered to become champions for waste reduction and single stream recycling. - February 07, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Sandton SPCA Launches 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge
The Sandton SPCA is set to launch its much anticipated 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge at a prestigious black tie event on the 2nd of March at the Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead. Following the immense success and overwhelming support for the 2012 Kilimanjaro expedition, where 29 enthusiastic... - February 07, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
A River of Opportunity: How the Yadkin River Can Provide Wealth and Jobs for North Carolina
If the state of North Carolina were to obtain the Yadkin Project license and facilities for the Yadkin River, it would result in 353 to 557 new permanent jobs, $17-28 million in additional labor income each year and $17-30 million in additional value-added each year, according to an economic report... - February 07, 2013 - Central Park NC
Texas School Integrates Green Education Foundation’s (GEF) Green Building Unit in Core Science Curriculum
Xcel Energy Foundation Supports Sustainability Education in Texas with Grant to GEF - February 02, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Morton Grove Farmers Market Announces Vendors for February Winter Market
The Morton Grove Farmers' Market announces it's Winter Market Vendors. The February Winter Market will be on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL 60053 http://mgfarmersmarket.com/february-winter-market-vendors-announced. - February 01, 2013 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market
Ottawa Home Sets National Energy Record
A home in Canada's capital city has achieved the country's highest rating for energy efficiency in a residential renovation, scoring 90 on the federal EnerGuide for Houses rating. - February 01, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Paws & Think, Inc., Unveils New Executive Director and Branding
Paws & Think Inc. appoints new Executive Director while launching new branding identity. - January 30, 2013 - Paws & Think Inc.
Olive Tree Initiative to Host Israeli Dr. Gershon Baskin, Responsible for Israeli Soldier Gilead Schalit Release
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) will host Dr. Gershon Baskin, Ph.D., for an intimate conversation about the Middle East conflict. He will be the first speaker in a speaker series this year that OTI will host. The speaker series will bring speakers to UC Irvine who have been involved with the peace process to talk about “20 Years After the Oslo Peace Accords (1993-2013) – What Happened to Peace in the Middle East?” - January 28, 2013 - Olive Tree Initiative
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Kicks Off National Green Week 2013
K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint. - January 27, 2013 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Undergraduates Present Research on Reducing Back Pain
Lower back pain is the second most common cause of disability for adults in the United States. Faced with the rising number of individuals suffering from the condition, undergraduate students Emily Noonan and Hanna Sidoti at the Stevens Institute of Technology will be presenting their research on... - January 24, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake
Evergreen Park & Recreation District invites snow lovers and athletes to the 2nd Annual Winter Festival at Evergreen Lake, sponsored by Never Summer, on Sat., Feb. 9. The Festival features a Ski and Snowboard Rail Jam, Ice Bike Race, Fishing Derby, ice skating and more, just 35 minutes from Denver. Enjoy competitive snowman building, the Snow Castle Play Area, Snowflake Circus, snow slide, sleigh rides, dogsled rides, music, food, drink and more -- finishing with fireworks at night. - January 19, 2013 - Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Stevens Students Enter National Academy of Engineering Ethics Video Contest
Team of engineers proposes reassessment of nuclear energy as a sustainable power source as part of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Online Ethics Center (OEC) Energy Ethics Video Challenge. - January 16, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Great Circle Industries, Inc. Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council
Great Circle Industries, Inc. (GCI) recently joined ISC-Audubon as a Platinum Member. GCI’s support and membership allows ISC-Audubon to expand their efforts to promote sustainability worldwide, and to Spread the Seeds of Sustainability. - January 10, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Olive Tree Initiative Alumni Loic Hostetter Receives California Newspaper Publishers Association Grant for Journalism Excellence
Olive Tree Initiative (OTI) alumni Loic Hostetter has been awarded $1,500 by the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA) in the month of December for his outstanding work in journalism. Loic Hostetter is an Olive Tree Initiative core member and a third-year international development student at UCLA. - December 30, 2012 - Olive Tree Initiative
The Highland Support Project Celebrates 20th Anniversary and the Start of a New Maya Long Count Cycle at AlterNatives
The Highland Support Project celebrates its 20th anniversary and the end of the Maya 13-bak'tun cycle with festivities at local fair trade store AlterNatives in Richmond, Virginia. - December 16, 2012 - Highland Support Project