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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
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
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
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
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
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
MyWaterFuture.com Partners with Amazon.com for a Greater Selection of Water Saving Products, Faster Shipping, Better Prices, and Amazon’s A-to-Z Guarantee
MyWaterFuture.com has teamed up with Amazon.com to offer consumers water-efficient products. The goal of MyWaterFuture.com is to help consumers’ reduce their indoor and outdoor water use by promoting high-efficiency products and simple water-saving practices. By offering customers a... - August 09, 2009 - Mywaterfuture.com
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
Food Miles Calculator Highlights the Bigger Picture
As organic food comes under the spotlight for its nutritional qualities a website focusing on the sector has urged shoppers to examine another crucial factor – food miles. Organiclinker.com has launched a food miles calculator, allowing users to check just how far their produce has travelled... - August 08, 2009 - OrganicLinker.com
GlacialLight Reveals GL-SP60, the 60W Led Spotlight for Green Energy Savings
GL-SP60W Spotlight from GlacialLight replaces 400W mercury spotlights. Bringing safe, green energy savings of up to 85% with this innovative LED spotlight for outdoor lighting, architectural lighting and landscape lighting. - August 08, 2009 - GlacialTech Inc
Families Can Curb "Back to School" Expenses at Rapid Refill Ink
Exchange empty cartridges for environmentally-friendly refilled cartridges: save time and money. - August 07, 2009 - Rapid Refill Ink of Tampa
In Nicetown, It's Not Nice to Not Give Back
Five Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan and Comcast Corporation Join Nicetown CDC in Inspiring Nicetown to Highlight and Continue Its Tradition of Building Through Giving Back. - August 07, 2009 - Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC)
AltaTerra Research Announces Solar Industry and Sustainability Series
Solar power is among the most environmentally-friendly energy technologies. Yet, opportunities remain to reduce environmental impacts of solar companies all along the supply chain. This series explores ways of expanding solar’s environmental benefits. - August 07, 2009 - AltaTerra Research
Restructuring Our Interactions with the Economy and the Environment: RESCUE Green Launches New Green Building Communication Forum
The RESCUE Green blog focuses on bridging the communication gap between all sectors of society. Through collaborative efforts, awareness, and education solutions to environmental and economic problems are possible. - August 07, 2009 - RESCUE Green
World Leader in Electric Vehicles to Speak in Las Vegas
rEVolution Vehicles CEO Bob Rosinski is set to introduce a solar-powered carport and display two electric vehicles at a special luncheon, open to the public, on August 6, 2009 at 11:30 am at a luncheon sponsored by the CEO-CFO Group of Las Vegas in honor of Alternative Energy Week at McCormick and Schmick's. - August 06, 2009 - rEVolution Vehicles
Marin Residents and Businesses Can Win Big Savings, Carbon Reductions, Energy Security Upgrade from Local Power Works, LLC Clean Energy Bid
Bringing dramatically cleaner and more secure energy sources to Marin County residents at prices at or below PG&E is what Local Power Works LLC’s July 20, 2009 bid to the Marin Energy Authority is all about. With its focus on local power and efficiency projects built by local firms, Local Power Works has bid to create local green jobs and improve the way of life in Marin County. The Local Power Works bid will provide over 76% of the community’s electricity from new local green energy sources. - August 05, 2009 - Local Power LLC
US Building Consultants Inc., US Building Laboratories Inc., Analytical Research Systems Inc., and the University of Florida Join Forces
U S Building Consultants and U S Building Laboratories Inc. collaborate with Analytical Research Systems, Inc. and the University of Florida to find solution to defective drywall crisis. - August 05, 2009 - USBCI
Shark Experts to be Auctioned on eBay
If you are watching Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, you are seeing the world’s top shark experts. Want to meet them in person? Then go to eBay and bid on lunch or dinner with your favorite shark expert. Meet for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks, and hear some great stories... - August 05, 2009 - Shark Research Institute
SafetySkills™ Helps Parents and Childcare Providers Keep Kids Safe
Swine flu may make a comeback when children go back to school. - August 05, 2009 - SafetySkills
How to Win Eco Friendly Holidays
Details of free to enter competitions offering chances to win eco friendly holidays and other great prizes have just been added to the website ecofriendlytourist.com. Prizes currently listed include a week’s stay at an eco lodge in the French Alps, a short break at an eco lodge in... - August 05, 2009 - ecofriendlytourist.com
Algae Oil Lipid Trigger Breakthrough Sustainable Green Technologies Inc. Announces Innovative Way to Increase Algae Oil Production
Sustainable Green Technologies (SGT) a start-up company in Escondido, California announced today that it has discovered a highly effective and low cost way to massively increase algal oil production. Metabolic engineering research conducted at SGT over the past two years paid off when SGT scientists uncovered the elusive and long sought after “lipid trigger” in green algae. - August 04, 2009 - Sustainable Green Technologies
Greencare Ltd Has Launched a New Website and "All in One House" Environmental Solutions in Nairobi, Kenya
GreenCare is now offering waste management, pest control and fumigation, environmental audit and environmental impact assessment, environmental aesthetics (lawn care, landscaping, indoor and outdoor plants), provision of waste bins for handling and segregation of waste, cleaning Services, roof... - August 04, 2009 - GreenCare Ltd
Cassbeths' Free General Document Analysis (GDA) Tool Analyzes H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 was submitted to Cassbeths' free General Document Analysis (GDA) tool. The tool has many templates to analyze documents. The policy template was used to analyze the legislation. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Introduced... - August 04, 2009 - CassBeth
Sci Fi’s Ghost Hunters® Visit Cincinnati to Sign Chilling Tales from the Porcelain Seat
Roto-Rooter Plumbers Turned Paranormal Investigators Autograph Bathroom Reader. - August 02, 2009 - Roto-Rooter
Shark Celebrities to be Auctioned on eBay During Shark Week
You’ve seen them on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, Animal Planet and the BBC − they are the top shark experts in the world. Now meet them in person for lunch or dinner, learn why they love sharks and why sharks need protection. More than 20 of the world’s top shark experts... - August 01, 2009 - Shark Research Institute
Ledoux and Company Reaffirm Utah Properties Have Potential Yet Undiscovered Large Deposits of Indicated Reserves of Gold, Silver and Rare Earth Minerals
Tahoe Gold Mining and Refining Company is very pleased with the assay results from Ledoux and Company of Teaneck, NJ that once more reaffirm properties have the potential of containing as yet undiscovered large deposits of economic commercial indicated reserves of valuable metals and rare earth minerals. The assay report is consistent and supportive of the Intertek, Inc and ALS Chemex assay conclusions which now gives way to implementing exploration on our properties. - August 01, 2009 - tahoe Gold Mining and Refining Company
Global Goods Partners and Smooch Present "Cocktails for a Cause"
Global Goods Partners (GGP), an NYC-based Fair Trade not-for-profit organization, is celebrating summer and the power of grassroots action at Smooch Wine Bar and Café by hosting "Cocktails for a Cause," a benefit to raise funds for its partners in Asia, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. - August 01, 2009 - Global Goods Partners
EV-Charge America Today Announced the Release of Gen2 the Next Generation of Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The Gen2® Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations have significantly more advantages over the older versions of charging stations that have had limited success in the marketplace. - July 31, 2009 - EV-Charge America
Peter Eastgate's Eco-Friendly Poker Table Auctioned at World Series of Poker for Friends' of Eastgate Charity
Eric Harkins, President of IMPDI was highest silent auction bidder for EGM Green Poker Tournament Table gifted by Peter Eastgate, 2008 WSOP reigning champion with proceeds going to his charity, Friends of Eastgate. An organization that helps children world-wide. www.friendsofeastgate.com The table... - July 31, 2009 - EGM Green