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ICLEI USA Issues the Following Statement in Response to the President’s Call for Increased Energy Independence and New Investments in 21st Century Clean Energy Technology

President Obama renewed his call for America to become more energy independent by increasing the use of clean and renewable energy technologies that will reduce our reliance on foreign oil, maximize energy efficiency, and protect the environment. During a speech to students at Georgetown... - April 12, 2011 - ICLEI USA

Energy Advantage Inc. Complies with CICA 5970 Certification for Fifth Year in a Row

Energy Advantage Inc., a leading energy and sustainability management company, continues to offer its customers added assurance that its internal controls and systems are transparent and secured, complying for the fifth year in a row with Canadian government’s strict Section 5970 of the... - April 09, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.

Stevens Computer Science Students Present to President of Microsoft North America

Stevens Computer Science students presented their game design entries in Imagine Cup 2011 to Robert Youngjohns, President of Microsoft North America Sales and Marketing. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Upcoming Events at Stevens Highlight Women in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Just two semesters old, the Stevens Institute of Technology's Women in Pharmaceutical Industry Club is already having an impact on its members, providing tools and education to women preparing to enter the pharmaceutical industry. The April 27 meeting will feature guest speaker Ms. Anu Hans, Vice President of Global Procurement at the Janssen Supply Group, a division of Johnson & Johnson. Members of the public are welcome to attend the guest lectures. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

New Laser Technology Developed at Stevens Prepares to Revolutionize Communications

Dr. Rainer Martini of Stevens Institute of Technology has overcome a number of free space challenges to develop a high-speed communications technology that is not limited by a physical conductor. With an optical system that is stable enough, satellites may one day convert to laser technology, resulting in a more mobile military and super-sensitive scanners, as well as faster Internet for the masses. - March 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Adirondack Recycling Program

Members of the AWF have been collecting empty laser and inkjet cartridges and used cell phones from the community. They are sending the waste products to companies that recycle all of the material. - March 27, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

ICLEI USA Executive Director Martin Chávez Joins Renowned Polar Explorer, Sir Robert Swan; Global CEOs on Important Climate Change Expedition to Antarctica

Exceptional Voyage to Last Great Wilderness on Earth Will Explore the Preservation of Antarctica; Promote Recycling, Renewable Energy and Sustainability Efforts to Combat Climate Change - March 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA

Run for the Gulf to Benefit Alabama Gulf Coast: Atlanta Radio Host Paul Leslie to Pay Tribute to Forrest Gump and Raise Awareness for Alabama Gulf Coast

Award-winning radio talk show host and producer Paul Leslie plans to complete a 52-mile run to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coastal Foundation. Leslie will run in honor of the 25th publication anniversary of the novel “Forrest Gump” by Winston Groom. Leslie will begin his journey on April 5th, 2011 along Heron Bay in southern Mobile County and run along the Gulf coast of Alabama until he reaches the Florida state line on April 9th, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - Alabama Coastal Foundation

Worldwide Energy Concern Increases Focus on Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Summit

The latest research on farm scale, economically viable green energy solutions will be revealed at FPPC's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Region Technology Summit to be held in Annapolis, MD. - March 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

Morguard Selects Energy Advantage Inc.’s Sustainable Data Management Solution

Energy Advantage Inc., a leading energy and sustainability management provider, today announced that Morguard has selected Energy Advantage to help them establish and operate a comprehensive energy and environmental data management solution for their commercial and retail properties across... - March 17, 2011 - Energy Advantage Inc.

Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference

Sustainability Collaborative and Drexel University Will Conduct SustaiNext Summit Conference on March 22-23, 2011. - March 17, 2011 - Sustainability Collaborative

City of Sebastian Approves Riverfront Parking Study

A parking study for Sebastian’s Riverfront area was approved unanimously Wednesday night by the Sebastian City Council. The parking study was completed by Outlier Planning of West Palm Beach, and included an inventory of mostly public parking spaces in the Riverfront, and one-per-hour counts... - March 12, 2011 - Outlier Planning

Stevens Business and Technology Senior Design Team Breaks Barriers to Recycling

Stevens Goes Green, a Business and Technology Senior Design Team from Stevens Institute of Technology, is changing the recycling habits of an entire university as part of national competition RecycleMania 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Partnership with the National Council of Churches

AmpleHarvest.org and the faith community work to help food pantries get fresh produce. - March 04, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org

Stevens Dr. A. K. Ganguly Receives Topliss Award Lecture from University of Michigan

Dr. A. K. Ganguly, Distinguished Research Professor of Chemistry at Stevens Institute of Technology, recently gave the Topliss Award Lecture at the University of Michigan. Named in honor of pioneer pharmaceutical researcher Dr. John G. Topliss, the lectures were established to recognize outstanding... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens Alum Mark Biamonte Named Chief Systems Engineer at Hamilton Sundstrand

Stevens Institute of Technology Alum Mark Biamonte '01 has been named Chief of Systems Engineering for the Space Systems engineering division of Hamilton Sundstrand, part of United Technologies Corporation. In his new role, Biamonte will provide functional leadership to the systems engineering... - March 04, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Carbonfund.org Launches Green Twist to Internet Searching

Envirosearch.org Uses Bing Search, Ad Revenue Supports Environmental Projects - March 03, 2011 - Carbonfund.org

Coconut Creek, FL Earns Sustainable Community Certification

The City of Coconut Creek in Florida has earned the Audubon Sustainable Community Certification from Audubon International, a non-profit environmental organization. Members of Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program are eligible for the designation, which recognizes dedication... - March 03, 2011 - Audubon International

CEIL’s GOVgreen Announces Call for Presentations

Conference Programming Underway for 2011 GOVgreen Conference and Exposition. - March 02, 2011 - Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL)

Nanowire Research from Stevens Makes Cover of Applied Physics Letters

An article by Stevens Institute of Technology researchers featured as the cover page of Applied Physics Letters Volume 98, Issue 7 focuses on nanowires, structures that are mere nanometers in diameter but have enormous potential in nanotechnology to create tiny circuits that would make possible nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, and nanobiotechnology. Such devices could forever change the way we harness energy, communicate, and treat disease. - February 25, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

TreeLiving.com Sprouts New Look

New eco-friendly website, TreeLiving.com, revamps its online design and adds new "Weekly Facts" section and unveils "Mia's Daily Green Tips" - February 24, 2011 - TreeLiving.com

Farm Pilot Project Coordination (FPPC) Intensifies Nutrient Reduction Efforts in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

FPPC is holding its second annual regional summit in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region next month, with a focus on the role of thermo chemical processes in capturing nutrients and reclaiming energy from the animal waste stream. - February 20, 2011 - Farm Pilot Project Coordination, Inc.

Stevens Dr. Subbalakshmi to Give a Keynote Address at SMi Conference on Software Defined Radio

Dr. K. P. Subbalakshmi, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been scheduled to speak at the 11th Annual SMi International Software Defined Radio Conference in London. Her keynote address will discuss the latest research on... - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

The Enviroboot, Bringing Dust Suppression to Jackhammers and Rotary Hammers Around the World

The Enviroboot dust suppression solution is ideal for demolition in enclosed and confined spaces such as homes, schools, offices, and hospitals, effectively preventing any dust from polluting the air. - February 18, 2011 - Environmental Safety Solutions, LLC.

Stevens Honors Students at Fourth Annual Founder’s Day

Stevens Institute of Technology honored students at an awards ceremony on the Fourth Annual Founder's Day. - February 18, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

The Center for America’s First Horse Presents “Dancing With Horses” in Vermont

New York City-based choreographer JoAnna Mendl Shaw, founder of The Equus Projects http://www.dancingwithhorses.org/ joins Vermont-based Natural Horsemanship professional Stephanie Lockhart to lead “Dancing With Horses,” an extraordinary 3-day workshop grounded in the shared principles... - February 18, 2011 - Center for America's First Horse

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s 19th Annual Walk With The Animals Set for March 19 in Riverside, CA

Walk With The Animals is a popular fundraiser held at Fairmount Park which annually attracts well over 1000 people and 500 dogs for a morning pledge walk, pancake breakfast, K9 entertainment, exhibits, raffles, rescue groups, shot clinic and more. - February 17, 2011 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

"Open To Oneness" Evening with Actress Lindsay Wagner in Kansas

This evening is an opportunity to relax, enjoy beautiful music, explore how we perceive life through the stencil of the mind and experience the Oneness Deeksha, which effortlessly initiates opening to a greater experience of our connectedness, feeling more whole inside and allowing peace, clarity and unconditional love to emerge. - February 16, 2011 - "Quiet the Mind & Open the Heart"

Stevens Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos Receives NSF CAREER Award for Robot Network Research

Dr. Michael M. Zavlanos, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, is a recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. Supporting the career development of high-achieving faculty in the sciences who show promise of becoming... - February 16, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

EcoFair360 Retires 87 Megawatt Hours of 2010 Renewable Energy Certificates

Community Green Energy will retire 87 megawatt hours of 2010 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which were purchased by EcoFair360 to minimize the environmental impact of the Fair. EcoFair360, a three-day exposition which highlighted more than one hundred green businesses and organizations from... - February 15, 2011 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

The Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center is Nominated for Governor's Tourism Award

The Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center has been nominated for The 2011 Governor’s Tourism Stewardship Award. This award, which honors a business or community that uses or promotes sustainable practices, will be presented by Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker at the Wisconsin Tourism... - February 13, 2011 - Eco-Vision Sustainable Learning Center

Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces Sustainability Education (SE) Global Advisory Committee

Objective to provide K12 teachers with skills required to integrate sustainability into existing disciplines - February 13, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

The American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is Hosting a Free Solar and Weatherization Seminar Next Saturday

On Saturday, February 19th, the American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE) is hosting a free solar and weatherization seminar to those interested in receiving training in the solar and weatherization industries. - February 12, 2011 - American Institute of Renewable Energy (AIRE)

Mondizen Sends French Products Worldwide with CarbonFund.org's CarbonFree® Shipping

An international collaboration addressing a global problem. - February 11, 2011 - Carbonfund.org

UNESCO Invites Stevens Professor Alan Blumberg for Research Collaboration

Dr. Alan Blumberg, Director of the Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been invited to join UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) on collaborative research addressing urban coastal ecosystems. He will be working with the IOC in Paris, France as... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens CIESE Executive Director Beth McGrath Accepts Presidential Award

President Barack Obama named Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE), led by Executive Director Beth McGrath, a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring... - February 10, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation Announces That, "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" Has Been Published

The Adirondack Wilderness Foundation is pleased to announce that their book titled "Amazing Adirondack Wonders" has been published by Lulu.com. - February 09, 2011 - American Society for the Protection of Nature

Stevens Thomas Dabay to Present at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Stevens Institute of Technology student Thomas Dabay ‘11 (Roanoke, Va.) has been selected from among 3,500 applicants to present at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research 2011 (NCUR 2011) at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. An Electrical Engineering student, Thomas will present "Absurd America: Finding Camus' Absurd in Pynchon’s America." - February 09, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Green Education Foundation (GEF) Follows President Obama's Lead From State of the Union Address

National Green Week 2011 promotes Obama’s clean energy goal. - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Green Education Foundation (GEF) Building Momentum in Sustainability Education (SE)

GEF announces teacher K12 professional development courses and certification program in Sustainability Education - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Green Education Foundation Announces National Green Week 2011

GEF is calling on schools to participate in sustainability education (SE) now through Earth Day (April 22) 2011 - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

EOS Remediation Hailed for Its Efforts to Expand Exports

Obama Administration hails EOS Remediation for its efforts to expand exports. - February 03, 2011 - EOS Remediation, LLC

Stevens Physics Professor Stefan Strauf Receives NSF CAREER Award for Quantum Research

Dr. Stefan Strauf, Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology, has been honored by the National Science Foundation with the prestigious CAREER Award. The objective of Dr. Strauf's awarded research is to address the problem of scalability of semiconductor quantum photonic devices, which are currently limited by the inherently random nucleation process of self-assembled quantum dots. - February 03, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Carbonfund.org Teams Up with Gas Station to Fight the Climate Impact of Fossil Fuels

New partnership allows consumers to neutralize their carbon footprint right at the pump - February 02, 2011 - Carbonfund.org

Green Website Gives Ethical Businesses a Voice, Consumers a Choice

A new website based in Western Massachusetts is encouraging consumers to evaluate the ethical profiles of local businesses. LocalGreenie.org has unveiled separate sites for the Pioneer Valley (MA), Hudson Valley (NY) and, most recently, New York City. Cody Torn, who serves as Managing Director,... - February 01, 2011 - Local Greenie

Sunlyte LLC Offers First CarbonFree® Packaged Discs Certified by Carbonfund.org

Sunlyte Certified packaged media -- including disc, all packaging and shipping to distribution -- are certified carbon free. - January 31, 2011 - Carbonfund.org

Game That Helps Lazy Environmentalists Save Energy by Raising Animals

Lazy Green is an iPhone game app that helps lazy environmentalists save energy by raising animals threatened by climate change (sea turtle, lion, polar bear, penguin, hummingbird). In order to raise the animals, the player has to perform easy energy-saving tasks recommended in the game. Lazy Green was developed by James Yang, a lazy environmentalist, as a thesis project for the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts in New York. It is available now in the iTunes app store. - January 23, 2011 - Lazy Green

Recent Headlines Within Environment, Conservation & Wildlife Organizations

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