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AcquaPro Worldwide Names New Representatives in India Yemen Saudi Arabia
AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc., developer of mobile, modular systems of large-scale water desalination, has named new mandated marketing representatives in India, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia. These countries represent significant areas for expansion of AcquaPro's marketing activities. Growing demand for... - August 29, 2009 - AcquaPro Worldwide, Inc.
Jeff Rand and Wave Energy Acquire Leases at Fandango Field in Zapata County, Texas
Wave Energy president Jeff Rand announced recently that the company has acquired leases at the Fandango Field in Zapata County, Texas, with drilling expected to begin soon on the DeGarza Wells that will cover the Wilcox trend. - August 29, 2009 - Wave Energy Corporation
Stevens Institute of Technology Graduate Student Alicia Mahon Receives ASBPA Educational Award
Stevens Institute of Technology student Alicia Mahon has received an award from the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association for her research with a beach replenishment program. The feeder beach aims at inspiring tourism in New Jersey shores, improving surfing conditions and preventing rapid erosion of the main beach from the direct assault of waves. - August 29, 2009 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Riverside Humane Society Pet Adoption Center’s 12th Annual Comedy Night Set for Sept. 25
Comedy Night features juggler-comedian Jack Kalvan, standup comic Jan McIinnis, a silent auction, and raffle for a Las Vegas entertainment package. Proceeds benefit the rescued cats and dogs at the Pet Adoption Center who are awaiting forever homes. - August 28, 2009 - Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center
Art Energy Design Contacted by The State Department
www.artenergydesign.com - August 28, 2009 - Art Energy Design
LEAF Certified Announces Public Review Process for Apparel Industry and Eco-Labeling Program
New Eco-Labeling Program Invites Industry Leaders to Participate in 90 Day Review Process for New Effort. - August 28, 2009 - L.E.A.F.
Fish & Richardson and Gulf Coast Western Announce Countersuit Filed Against Colorado Division of Securities Over Oil & Gas Joint Venture Partnerships
Attorneys with Fish & Richardson P.C. have filed a countersuit on behalf of Gulf Coast Western against the Colorado Division of Securities in response to allegations of securities violations levied against long-standing oil and gas joint ventures. - August 27, 2009 - Gulf Coast Western
After 30 Years, Central Coast Solar Company Expands
A solar business that started on the Central Coast of California over 30 years ago, Solarponics, has hired Todd Burnett, a well-known Santa Ynez local of 30 years, to offer solar electric installation and servicing to the entire Santa Ynez Valley. - August 26, 2009 - Solarponics
Stream Energy Named to Inc. 500 List
Company Breaks Top 200 in First Year of Eligibility Notes Chairman Rob Snyder. - August 26, 2009 - Stream Energy
Sol, Inc. Donates Solar Lights to Local Boys and Girls Club
Greenway™ pathway lights provide safety and teaching tool for local area children - August 26, 2009 - Sol Inc (Solar Outdoor Lighting)
Rain Bird Launches Groundbreaking Integrated Control System for Golf Course Irrigation
New Rain Bird® IC™ System offers courses unmatched flexibility and the highest control capacity of any golf course irrigation control system available today. By including a control module within the rotors, the IC System eliminates the need for satellite controllers or decoders on the course. - August 26, 2009 - Rain Bird
Building Science Academy Launches Trade Ally Programs with Several Utility Companies Throughout the U.S. on Their Programs for Energy Optimization and Weatherization
The Building Science Academy (BSA) is currently the only training provider listed in DTE Energy's online Energy Efficiency Directory (DTE Energy's Directory) for every county in the State of Michigan. - August 25, 2009 - Building Science Academy
EOS® Selected as Bioremediation Product for Massive Indiana TCE Groundwater Plume
Past use of tricholoroethene (TCE) at a manufacturing facility in Indiana created a contaminated plume of groundwater approximately 1,000 feet wide, 8,000 feet long, and up to 75 feet deep. The plume has impacted a regionally significant unconfined aquifer. EOS® 598B42 was the selected electron donor for the bioaugmentation pilot test that was completed at the site. The pilot test demonstrated that complete reductive dechlorination and full-scale application of the technology was possible. - August 23, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
Aquentium, Inc. to Pursue Algae Bio-Fuel Opportunities
Aquentium, Inc., a publicly traded company in the United States of America (OTCBB: AQNM) has secured 475 acres in the State of New Mexico for the development of an algae bio-fuel production facility. - August 23, 2009 - Aquentium
Nobel Laureate to Keynote at Africa’s Premier Green Business Summit
Website Launch for Green Business Africa Summit & Expo 2010 Opens Submissions for Presentations and Invites Sponsorships. - August 22, 2009 - SolarGren Media
Joule Biotechnologies Introduces Revolutionary Process for Producing Renewable Transportation Fuels
Two years into development, innovative startup enables path to energy independence; Unveils proprietary production system capable of supplying unlimited quantities of renewable fuel at costs competitive with fossil fuels - August 21, 2009 - Joule Biotechnologies
National Association of Home Builders Names Third Green Verifier in WA State
Outline Studio is proud to announce that Aaron Coates CPBD, LEED AP, has been designated as a fully accredited NAHB Green Building Verifier. Being the first in Island County and third in Washington State, Aaron views this recent credential as another opportunity to promote the growth of green,... - August 21, 2009 - outline studio
Pro Energy Consultants Appoints Jeff Pizzino Director of Corporate Communications
Jeff Pizzino, a 22-year veteran public relations practitioner, is tasked with expanding Pro Energy Consultants' national brand awareness with an ambitious media relations campaign. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach Named Director of Business Development Training for Pro Energy Consultants
Mike Marach, a former trainer with a Fortune 150 company, will teach the owners of Pro Energy Consultants franchises a system for growing their business. - August 20, 2009 - Pro Energy Consultants
New PlugBuddy plug-in Thermostat Available with RugBuddy Under Area Rug Heaters by Speedheat
Speedheat Floor Heating Announces PlugBuddy Plug-in, Programmable Thermostat Launch for use with their RugBuddy Portable, under Area Rug Heaters. - August 20, 2009 - Speedheat Floor Heating
20 Years and 200 Units Later: RSST/ARSST Continues Succes in Chemical Process Safety
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the introduction of the Reactive System Screening Tool (RSST). The tool was developed and introduced by Fauske & Associates, LLC to address the prevailing concern that calorimeters required significant reactive expertise and were very time consuming and... - August 19, 2009 - Fauske & Associates, LLC
Richmond County, Nova Scotia's 1st Skystream 3.7 Windmill
Ross and Gail MacDonald, of Janvrin’s Island, just completed the installation of a Skystream 3.7 marine grade 2.4 kilowatt wind turbine. Appleseed Energy (www.appleseedenergy.com) installed the windmill on a 45' galvanized tilting monopole tower. - August 19, 2009 - Appleseed Energy
Boots on the Roof Announces Launch of Solar Training “Boot Camps”
The Solar Energy industry is exploding with opportunity, with an expected 400,000 job openings in 2009 alone. The prospects for a stable and progressive career in the solar industry are phenomenal, and the launch of a formal training institute will help many fulfill their goals of joining the... - August 17, 2009 - Boots On The Roof
Boots on the Roof Announces Partnership with SunWize Technologies
Close on the heels of launching its very popular solar training boot camps, Boots on the Roof has announced a new partnership with SunWize Technologies, the premier distributor of solar energy systems and components in North America. With this partnership, Boots on the Roof is aiming to service... - August 17, 2009 - Boots On The Roof
Solar Tech CalSEIA Summit Welcomes Boots on the Roof Solar Training Program
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined solar industry leaders as they teamed up with the California Solar Energy Industries Association at eBay's corporate offices in San Jose, CA, for the inaugural Solar Tech CalSEIA Summit. The welcome mat went out to accomplished renewable energy educator, Boots... - August 17, 2009 - Boots On The Roof
Aquentium to Open Office in Seoul South Korea for Waste-to-Energy Plants
Aquentium announced that the company expects to open an office in Seoul South Korea within the next 30 days. The office in Seoul South Korea will be used for the development of waste-to-energy plants throughout the country. - August 17, 2009 - Aquentium
National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association Partners with WDT to Provide a Unique Marketing Product
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) and Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT) launches a powerful marketing program to the NBFAA membership across all 50 states. - August 16, 2009 - Weather Decision Technologies
Hummingbirds Prepare to Head South in Late Summer
They may be the world’s smallest birds, but beginning in August, millions of hummingbirds will be making a big trip to Mexico and Central America. This annual journey is part of an instinctive migration pattern that they have followed for hundreds of years. For many, this trip includes a... - August 16, 2009 - Wild Birds Unlimited
Rocky Mountain Biodiesel Opens Production Facility in Colorado
Rocky Mountain Biodiesel, Colorado's only licensed advanced biofuel producer has announced the opening of it's biodiesel production facility in Parker, Colorado. Rocky Mountain Biodiesel club memberships are available to consumers at the Parker facility for $20 annually. The current club price for B99.9 biodiesel is $2.30 per gallon, priced at or below current diesel prices. - August 16, 2009 - Bioenergy Inc.
Soilworks' Growth Prompts Expansion Into New Production Facility and New Corporate Office
Soilworks®, LLC, the world’s leading provider of environmentally safe soil stabilizers and dust control products, announced today the expansion of its headquarters and production facility in Chandler, Arizona. Exponential growth since its establishment in 2003, coupled with a dramatic... - August 15, 2009 - Soilworks, LLC
VerdeLogix, Green Diamond Syndication Partner in Carbon Offset Trading
VerdeLogix Corp., a specialist in predictive analytics software for renewable energy, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Green Diamond Syndication Ltd. (GDS) of Santa Fe, NM specifying use of the VerdeLogix software portal for carbon offset trading, green energy credits, and carbon... - August 15, 2009 - verdelogix
High Pressure High Temperature Pressure Transmitter
High Pressure High Temperature Pressure (HPHT) Wing Union Pressure Transmitter designed for well head pressure measurement. - August 15, 2009 - GP:50
Solade Concepts Announces 1 Kilowatt, High Efficiency Solar Structures
Announcement of new solar structures that can be utilized by everyone wanting to be a part of the green solution. - August 15, 2009 - Solade Concepts
U.S. Climate and Energy Legislation: Doom, Gloom or Opportunity for IT?
AltaTerra Research web conference to explore what the Waxman-Markey Bill and other energy regulations mean for IT executives. Featured speaker is D.K. Foster, Founder of Clean Tech C2C. - August 15, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
National Gardening Association Partners with AmpleHarvest.org Enabling Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener’s Excess Harvest
Gardeners encouraged to share excess garden bounty instead of leaving it to rot in their garden.. - August 15, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Geo-Solutions Has Been Named to the Inc 500
The September issue of Inc. Magazine lists (http://www.geo-solutions.com) Geo-Solutions Inc as no 322 on the list of America’s 500 fastest-growing private companies. Geo-Solutions was ranked second amongst engineering firms on the list. In a quirky category, Geo-Solutions achieved the No 1... - August 14, 2009 - President of Geo-Solutions
White Eagle Gold Inc. Is Very Pleased to Announce the Purchase of 24 Mining Claims Totaling 480 Acres in the Wallapai Mining District, Mohave County, Arizona
On these 24 mining claims are several targets including the White Eagle Vein, Unit Vein, Ryson Vein, Rico Vein and the C. O. D Vein all converging on their properties. These target veins have been surveyed by Geologist and develop to some amount by previous miners over the last 100 years or longer producing gold, silver, copper, molybdenum, lead and zinc. White Eagle Gold properties are directly adjacent to the Mercator mine open pit that has been expanding for many years. - August 14, 2009 - white eagle gold inc
Social Change News Hub Launched
Mental Exchange Organization launches the internets first dedicated social change news hub. - August 13, 2009 - SocialChangeNews.com
Rain Bird Introduces New XQ Distribution Tubing for Drip Irrigation
A unique self-extracting coil makes this ¼” tubing easier to use and store. - August 13, 2009 - Rain Bird
Maternity Jeans Get a Belly Up
Denim Therapy Expands Service to Include Accommodating Jeans for Pregnancy. - August 13, 2009 - Denim Therapy
N95 Respirators for Swine Flu Protection Available Now
The H1N1 Swine flu has been in the news on a daily basis again. There have been an increasing number of deaths and many new cases being found each day. Experts are recommending that everyone should stock up to prepare for the fall flu season immediately. - August 13, 2009 - Apollo Safety
Medsafe Releases a ‘Pandemic Preparedness’ Brochure Featuring a Variety of Products Designed to combat the H1N1 Virus
As a response to the growing threat of the H1Ni Flu Virus, Medsafe has developed an 8-page brochure that features a variety of products designed to combat and prevent the spread of the virus. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a global pandemic of novel influenza A... - August 13, 2009 - goSafe
Dr. Bud Smart of Audubon Environmental Releases Podcast on Sustainable Development
Audubon Environmental (www.audubonenv.com), a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced the release of a podcast on sustainable development. In the podcast, Miles M. - August 13, 2009 - Audubon Environmental
Global Integrated Solutions Attending Africa Downunder Conference
Global Integrated Solutions (Africa) Ltd will be attending the sixth annual Africa Downunder mining conference. The event will be hosted at the Sheraton Perth Hotel on the 3rd to 4th of September. Global Integrated Solutions will have representatives attending in addition to having an exhibition... - August 13, 2009 - Global Integrated Solutions
Further Investigation Into Defective Chinese Drywall by US Building Consultants, Inc. Results in a Warning for Companies Performing Remediation
After performing more inspections and additional laboratory results, U S Building Consultants, Inc. issues a warning to those performing remediation on homes or commercial buildings that may have defective Chinese drywall. - August 12, 2009 - USBCI
KnowledgeScape Releases KSX Its Newest Real-time Expert Control System for the Process Industries
This newest release of KnowledgeScape’s real-time expert control system demonstrates KnowledgeScape's continued leadership in real-time control for the process industries. Since 1995, KnowledgeScape has been the platform of choice for developing real time solutions to meet the most rigorous demands for stability and performance in the field of minerals processing and other process industries. - August 12, 2009 - KnowledgeScape
Ashkin Honors EPA and Illinois Governor’s Office as Green Cleaning Champions
In a ceremony recently held at Chicago’s first LEED-certified public school, Tarkington School of Excellence, Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group and the professional cleaning industry’s leading advocate for Green Cleaning, presented awards to two key government agencies that... - August 11, 2009 - The Ashkin Group
AAH HAA! Inc. Shows the Way to a Clean Conscience
AAH HAA! Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its Clean Conscience line of eco-friendly casual bags made from up-cycled 100% post-consumer recycled plastic water and soda bottles using our trash and domestic labor. - August 11, 2009 - AAH HAA! Inc.
WBN 1st Symposium in Ibiza, 10th -13th of September 2009
"Destination Blue - See(d) a new Dream": 3 days of Inspiration, Meditation, Communication & Celebration. How then shall we live? Strategies for living in a rapidly changing world. Sharing ideas worth spreading. - August 10, 2009 - Wholistic Business Network
Audubon Environmental Completes Services at Lonnie Poole Golf Course
Miles M. (Bud) Smart, Ph.D., president of Audubon Environmental (www.audubonenv.com), a sustainability consulting firm that works with landowners, developers and government entities to protect and sustain land, water, wildlife and natural resources, has announced that the firm has completed work... - August 09, 2009 - Audubon Environmental