NMSU Environmental Design Contest Fuels Clean Energy Economy

New Mexico State University’s Institute for Energy and the Environment (IEE) in the College of Engineering is leading development of sustainable solutions to environmental challenges through its 18th international competition, the Environmental Design Contest at the Pan Am Center in Las... - April 06, 2008 - The Institute for Energy & the Environment

Paolo Soleri Presents Sustainable Projects to Vatican

Internationally recognized architect, artist, & philosopher Paolo Soleri will be featured as a guest speaker at Building Well to Live Better, a conference organized by the Roman Catholic Church to address issues of sustainability and the environment. The intent of the conference is to bring a valid and substantial contribution in the field of eco-architecture applied to old and new religious buildings. Soleri is most recognized for his concept of arcology, a fusion of architecture and ecology. - April 06, 2008 - Cosanti Foundation

The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards

The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards

The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The first of the 2008 Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards,... - April 02, 2008 - Shark Research Institute

Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist

Lewnes Named First National Master Naturalist

Take your knowledge of wildlife and wildlife to a higher professional level by enrolling in WindStar Wildlife Institute's homestudy courses. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, more than 66 million people 16 years old and older—31 percent of all Americans—feed, photograph and observe wildlife in 2001 and spent $40 billion on these activities. - April 01, 2008 - WindStar Wildlife Institute

Music Poll Aims to Raise Funds for the Removal of Plastic Bags from the Environment

A new internet music poll aims to collect the 'most moving music on the planet' as a method of raising funds for the removal of plastic bags in the environment. - April 01, 2008 - 24 Hours On Planet Earth

Gift Cards Can Plant Trees- Free; Using Gift Cards to Plant Trees Without Spending a Single Cent

With Earth Day less than a month away and all the growing worries about global warming, Gift Cards For Trees has come up with a new and unique way to make the world more green; planting trees with gift cards. The simple patent pending process begins by caring individuals mailing unwanted, unused,... - March 27, 2008 - Gift Cards For Trees

Gas Price Driven Inflation Tackled at International Conference

Years of Rising Gas Prices caused by Peak Oil; Beginning of Rapid Long-Term Inflation and Recession; Energy and Climate Uncertainty Grow. - March 12, 2008 - Local Future

KOLA 99.9 FM Named a Presenting Sponsor of Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 16th Annual Walk with the Animals, March 22 in Riverside, CA

Brian Casey, Patti Banner and Intern Ian of "Brian Casey and the Wake-Up Bunch" morning show on classic hits station KOLA 99.9 FM and the KOLA Prize Caravan will be at the Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser, March 22 at Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA. - March 09, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 16th Annual Walk with The Animals Set for March 22; Mayor Ron Loveridge to Serve as Grand Marshal

Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center presents its 16th Annual Walk With The Animals fundraiser on March 22, Fairmount Park, Riverside, CA, with Mayor Ron Loveridge as Grand Marshal. Classic rock station KOLA 99.9 FM with Patti Banner will broadcast live from the event. - February 25, 2008 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Voluntourism ‘One of the Best Ways to Ensure Tourism Helps Reduce Poverty’ Claims Different Travel

The Different Travel Company – a UK based volunteer travel company - have today claimed that properly managed volunteer travel is one of the best ways to ensure tourism assists poverty reduction. Pointing to a number of the projects to which Different Travel take their volunteer tourists,... - January 30, 2008 - Different Travel

Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark

Wave Foundation Supports SRI’s Operation Whale Shark

Wave Foundation of Kentucky’s Newport Aquarium has awarded $6,200 to Operation Whale Shark, a study conducted by the Shark Research Institute (SRI). The Wave grant, together with funds from the World Wildlife Fund, is helping SRI scientists identify the size, structure, and habits of the... - January 23, 2008 - Shark Research Institute

Four Peaks Pickup, AZ. Feb 9th 2008

Several hundred folks from all walks of life have decided to come together to do something about the environment. Mountain biking, hiking, motorcycle, 4wheeling and shooting clubs are going to cooperate to clean up the Four Peaks, AZ area just north east of Phoenix. - January 19, 2008 - Four Peaks Pickup

What's Old is New with a Green Twist at UandITrade

UandItrade.com formally announced today the official launch of their national e-trading site geared towards parents with growing families. The purpose of the site is to trade anything and everything relating to children including clothing, toys, nursery items etc. Though UandItrade.com can be... - January 10, 2008 - UandITrade

Riverside Humane Society (CA) Reaches Milestone in 110-Year History with 1000th Pet Adoption for 2007

The Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center on Dec. 19 set an all-time record in adoptions for one year with its 1000th adoption for 2007, smashing the previous record of 640 set in 2006. - December 24, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

AcquaPro Worldwide Partners with Emares of the UK to Enter Saudi Water Market

AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of the world's first full-scale, fully engineered barge-mounted desalination system, has teamed with Emares Ltd. of the UK, an international industrial supply and procurement firm. The team will pursue a water supply contract to provide up to 5 million gallons per day (75,000 cubic meters) to the Saudi Arabian utility company Marafiq at the Jubail and Yanbu industrial zone on Saudi Arabia's Persian Gulf Coast. - December 12, 2007 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.

Celebration of America Recycles Day on November 15

Organizations needing to raise money and who wish to positively impact the environment can now participate in a “Green Fundraising Campaign.” - November 14, 2007 - Project KOPEG

Donations Needed for Victims of California Wildfires

www.uanditrade.com is making it simple to donate goods to the families of the California Wildfires. UandITrade connects parents across the nation so that they can trade items their children have outgrown like clothes, books and toys. UandITrade founders have recently created a special option on... - October 27, 2007 - UandITrade

Lake Management Company “Recycles” Sports Equipment for Kids

Lake Management company in Metro Atlanta collects balls and others sports equipment found in client lakes and ponds for donation to youth programs. - October 16, 2007 - Aquascape Environmental

Green Clean Your Home, Office or School…All It Takes is 1 Small Step

Organization teaches social responsibility by donating portion of sales proceeds on behalf of its customers - October 05, 2007 - 1 Small Step.org

$43,000 in Proceeds from Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night Sets Record

Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night sets records for funds raised, attendance, number of sponsors, and raffle tickets sold. - September 11, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

Two-Thirds of Kansas State Parks Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems

The study shows two-thirds of Kansas state parks analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 40% are listed in the severe category. - August 30, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Conservative Party Rwanda Social Action Project Boosts Volunteer Travel

Fresh from volunteering on social action projects in Rwanda with David Cameron and the Conservative Party, trip organisers Different Travel highlight the benefits of short-term volunteering and voluntourism. - August 13, 2007 - Different Travel

Comedian, Actor Henry Cho Headlines Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 10th Annual Comedy Night on Sept. 7

Riverside (CA) Humane Society’s 10th Annual Comedy Night fundraiser features comedians Henry Cho and Bryan Erwin, raffle prize of a luxury weekend at the historic Mission Inn, and silent and live auctions. - July 23, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

EOS Remediation Expands U.S. Sales and Marketing Network

EOS Remediation welcomes Craig Marlow to their Sales and Marketing Team. Mr. Marlow’s support will assure the Company's continued commitment to provide outstanding customer service and assistance to ensure superior remediation outcomes. - July 20, 2007 - EOS Remediation, LLC

TERI Initiates Herbal Project for Communities; Plans to Extend it Nationwide

“Herbal and Botanic Gardens are playing a key role in protecting all our plants for the future and TERI’s initiative highlights the importance of plants and the ecosystem services they provide for all life on earth, and aims to ensure their conservation.” Dr RK Pachauri, Director General of TERI. - July 19, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Special Libraries Association (USA) Awards the TERI Library for Achievement and Excellence 2007

Mr. Debal C. Kar, Fellow, Library and Information Centre, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), was awarded with the SLA Diversity Leadership Development Program (DLDP) award for 2007 for his commitment and dedication to the profession. - July 08, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Found Orphaned or Injured Wildlife? Find Help via Your Cell Phone. WildlifeRehabber.com Launches Mobile Access to Its Members Directory.

Cell phone users can now quickly access listings of individuals and organizations available to assist them using their cell phone or PDA if they should happen to find orphaned and injured wildlife. WildlifeRehabber.com is launching mobile access to member listings so that people can quickly locate... - July 04, 2007 - WildlifeRehabber.com

TERI Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification

The certification enhances TERI’s reach, visibility and effectiveness as it commemorates its "25 Years of Quality" with in the capitals corridors. - June 30, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

TERI and ITC Food’s Sunfeast Launch a Major School Campaign in 10 Cities - "The Cool Revolution Against Climate Change"

“This event flickers for us a hope in a world that has forgotten to respect its environment, and encourages children, teachers, schools and parents to join hands for a cleaner, greener future.” Dr. RK Pachauri, Director General TERI. - June 27, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Over Half of the 149 Class 1 Federal Areas Analyzed Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems

The study shows over half of our Federal Class 1 Areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 25% are listed in the severe category and have lost the ability to see half of the visible stars. - June 22, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Over 95% of Missouri State Parks and Class 1 Areas Have Moderate to Severe Light Pollution Problems

The study shows over 95% of our state parks and class 1 areas analyzed have moderate to severe light pollution problems. In addition, over 75% are listed in the severe category. - June 20, 2007 - Midwest Citizens for Responsible Outdoor Lighting

Riverside Humane Society Launches Pet Behavior Help Line Web Site

Free advice and information from Riverside Humane Society's trained counselors now is available on the new pet behavior help line web site for anyone having problems with annoying or destructive pet behaviors. Assistance is also available by telephone and e-mail. - June 17, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

One Dollar, One Shelter, One Month - Helping Animal Shelters One Dollar at a Time

From the mind of a brilliant 9-year-old girl comes a campaign so simple that it is certain to work wonders for our country's poorest animal shelters. - June 14, 2007 - AnimalHelp.Com, Inc

TERIs Knowledge Centre - A Boon at the Tougher Terrains

TERI's development resource centre at Supi, near Mukteshwar in Uttaranchal called TRISHA (TERI’s Research Initiative at Supi for Himalayan Advancement), endeavor is to create a platform in the higher terrains of India which can be used as means for communication, education, sharing local knowledge, improving economies, and incorporating best practices for development. - June 14, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Different Travel Calls for an Ethical "Code of Practice" for UK Volunteering Companies

With Volunteers Week encouraging people to take up volunteering, voluntourism company Different Travel has called for ‘Code of Practice’ to regulate the ‘voluntourism sector’, prevent abuse of volunteers, and ensure that the projects bring genuine benefit to the developing world. - June 07, 2007 - Different Travel

Alex Eckelberry of the TCBL Says: Don't "Downlist" the Manatees

The TCBL believes that manatees are in continued danger from boaters and polluted runoff, and that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission should not "downlist" the manatee. - June 04, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League

TERI to Educate School Children under the “Yamuna Action Plan Phase - 2”

A multi-dimensional campaign-cum-action program on health, hygiene, and sanitation launched in schools of Gurgaon, Sonepat, and Panipat to bring about greater awareness and create interest and concern for environment - June 03, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Riverside Humane Society Honors Carlotta Mellon, Former Chief of Staff to Mayor Ron Loveridge, as Volunteer of the Year

Riverside (CA) Humane Society Pet Adoption Center recently presented its 2007 Friends of the Animals volunteer award to Carlotta Mellon of Riverside in recognition of her dedication and work with the animals. Mellon is one of 146 volunteers with the adoption center who in 2006 gave 15,156 hours of their time. - May 29, 2007 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center

TBCL Director Alex Eckelberry Speaks in Support of the Brooker Creek Preserve

The Brooker Creek Preserve is a beautiful local preserve. Let's not build ball parks on it. - May 24, 2007 - Tampa Bay Conservation League

Amnesty? Not in America

That is the cry being carried on the lips of thousands of Americans heading to Washington and State Capitals. - May 22, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

President of Shaw Industries, Randy Merritt, to Deliver Keynote at the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference

Sustainable North Carolina (SNC) announced today that Randy Merritt, president of Georgia-based Shaw Industries, will be the keynote speaker for the 2007 N.C. Sustainability Awards & Conference to be held on October 22, 2007 in Chapel Hill, N.C. SNC is a non-profit that works as a catalyst for... - May 19, 2007 - Sustainable North Carolina

Will One Million American’s Stand Up for Their Country?

Will one-million American’s take a stand for their country? That is the question put to the test by one non-profit group this June. - May 14, 2007 - Let Freedom Ring America

The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards

The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards

The Shark Research Institute created the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards to honor the memory of the late Peter Benchley, and spotlight those who are working internationally to protect sharks as valuable ocean resources. The Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards were presented on May 8,... - May 11, 2007 - Shark Research Institute

Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award

Shark Conservationists Honored - The Shark Research Institute's Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Awards spotlight those working to protect sharks. - May 05, 2007 - Shark Research Institute

Training Makes a Difference: New Study Finds Farmer Production Costs Decreased, Farmer and Food Safety Increased

Farmers were able to reduce their costs of production, while more effectively controlling pests and better protecting themselves and their farms – all thanks to a practical training programme with farmers in rural China. “Responsible use of crop protection products increases food... - May 01, 2007 - CropLife Asia

Senate to Consider S 311 This Week, Humane Groups are Hopeful for its Successful Passage

Humane groups are hopeful for Senate Bill 311 as the bill moves through Committee. - April 26, 2007 - American Horse Defense Fund

Delhi Schools Celebrate Earth Day and Create Awareness Amongst the Masses

MoEF Secretary, Dr Prodipto Ghosh facilitate the winning schools at Dilli Haat - April 25, 2007 - The Energy and Resources Institute

Historic Ellis Island Ferry Building to Be First South Side Building Open to Public in Over 50 Years

Historic re-opening of South Side building on Ellis Island. - March 28, 2007 - Save Ellis Island

Pintail Youth Ranch Announces New Participants Accepted to TORCH™ Program

Four inner-city, north Texas junior high students have been accepted to participate in the innovative TORCH program with the Pintail Youth Ranch. Ranchers to receive mentoring and instruction in Team building, Outdoor Recreation, Conservation and Helping. - March 21, 2007 - Pintail Youth Ranch

Think Tank of Sustainability Educators and Designers Gather in Thailand to Plan Gaia Education 2007/2008 Programmes

Gaia Education- a think tank of sustainability educators from 13 nationalities building on a common stock of wisdom and best practice from Ecovillages around the world met in Thailand to plan their 2007/2008 Ecovillage Design programmes, an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development. - March 16, 2007 - Gaia Education

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