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Mining Invasion Expected in Lubumbashi Next Week as Katanga Mining Week Kicks Off
Hundreds of mining professionals, global partners, investors and suppliers will descend on Lubumbashi next week for the annual Katanga Mining Week at the Grand Karavia from 20-21 October. The mining community will gather to focus on the local challenges of the province as the copper and cobalt mining hub. - October 15, 2015 - Katanga Mining Week
GlacialLight Announces New High Bay Lights with Up to 16,000 Lumens – GL-BL150
High Performance Rugged LED Fixture is Strong Enough for Demanding Warehouse or Outdoor Lighting Applications - October 15, 2015 - GlacialTech Inc
Introducing Vita - Indoor Gardening Done Water Wise: Ecoxotic Kicks Off Its Kickstarter Campaign Bring Life to Any Space
With limited resources in our world today, sustainability has become a top priority in our everyday lives. Vita is home décor that is living, breathing, growing and illustrates sustainable living. It’s an ecosystem in its simplest form – plants and fish thriving together in a stylish, simple-to-maintain aquaponics system. Vita will be available for pre-order on Kickstarter October 13, 2015. - October 14, 2015 - Ecoxotic
West African Power Industry Awards to Celebrate Region’s Top Professionals and Projects Again
The coveted West African Power Industry Awards boast a brand-new, respected line-up of industry judges this year and the organisers are inviting the industry to nominate their top power professionals and projects. Last year saw the hugely successful launch of the awards which were announced at a... - October 14, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
SCIenergy Delivers 25% Energy Reduction to a New York City Commercial Building at No Cost to the Owner
$3.6 million project for 125 Maiden Lane will increase value and resiliency of NY office-condominium building. - October 13, 2015 - SCIenergy, Inc.
Islands Society Recognizes Kaua’i Forest Bird Recovery Project Leader as a “Local Female Leader”
Dr. Lisa Crampton becomes the first woman from the Outer Islands of Hawai’i to be selected for the nonprofit’s female leadership recognition program. - October 13, 2015 - Islands Society
A Sisters Project Complete Restoration of School in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A Sisters Project completes its recent school renovation project at the Franciscan Stigmatines in Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic of Congo which will provide a sustainable and consistent educational facility for year round study. - October 12, 2015 - A Sisters Project
SGS Webinar - Value Chain Risk Management: Understanding, Auditing and Managing Issues in Contract Labour Agency Workforce Providers
The objective of this one hour webinar is to reinforce the business case for organizations to understand the Value Chain Risks for their organisations in using Contract Labour Agencies. Many Contract Labour Agencies are highly reputable organisations, but in some parts of the world and in some... - October 12, 2015 - SGS
Huckworthy and Vitavox Enter Strategic Distribution Agreement for Tactical Audio Systems
Huckworthy will bring Vitavox’s specialist line of military and civilian audio products to the US market, as part of the TRAVELLER family of tactical communications solutions. The agreement makes the new Vitavox Bone Conductive Combat Headset immediately available to US Government agencies; bringing cutting edge hearing protection and enhanced situational awareness to warfighters and first responders. - October 10, 2015 - Huckworthy LLC
Marlborough Gains 6,000 Jobs, Unemployment Falls 35% in 3 Years
Annual Marlborough Works! initiative returns amid improving job market. - October 10, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
ECO Fuel Systems, LLC to Share Their Knowledge on How to Reduce Carbon Pollution & Save Fuel at the Ft. Lauderdale Florida International Trade & Cultural EXPO
On October 12th through October 16, 2015, ECO Fuel Systems will be exhibiting solutions to reduce Fuel Consumption and Carbon Pollution. - October 10, 2015 - ECO Fuel Systems, LLC
Eco Marine Power Granted Patent for Aquarius MRE System
Patent Approval Paves Way for Commercial Production of the Aquarius MRE Wind & Solar Power System for Ships - October 09, 2015 - Eco Marine Power
Finalists Announced in DRC Mining Industry Awards
Ivanhoe Mines, Tiger Resources and Tenke Fungurume are just some of the leading names in mining that have been nominated for the DRC Mining Industry Awards which will be announced at the gala dinner ceremony during iPAD DRC Mining & Infrastructure Indaba on 15 October in Kinshasa. The awards will take place for the second time and celebrate the top people and projects in the sector. - October 09, 2015 - iPAD DRC
SolarCraft Completes Solar Power System for Horicon School District - Sonoma County School Makes the Switch to Solar Power
Novato and Sonoma based SolarCraft announced the completion of a 59 kW solar electric system at Horicon Elementary School in Annapolis, CA, near the northern coast of Sonoma County. The new photovoltaic system will offset 99% of their utility grid demand, essentially eliminating their electric bills and saving the school district thousands in utility fees every year. - October 08, 2015 - SolarCraft
NorthWrite First to Receive Joule Asset's Energy Performance Insurance Certification
NorthWrite partnered with Joule Assets in 2014 to focus on bringing turn-key energy reduction services to the small- and mid-sized enterprise (SME) sector. A largely untapped market, Joule Assets and NorthWrite collaborated to create a business and financing model to implement projects and guarantee performance for customers who would otherwise not receive this type of offering. - October 08, 2015 - NorthWrite
New National Marine Sanctuary Designations Driven by “Power of the Community Voice”
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Credits Public Participation, White House and NOAA - October 08, 2015 - National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Danvest/THEnergy Study: Flexible Low-Load Gensets Are a Game Changer in Mining for Solar–Diesel Hybrid Solutions
The genset industry reacts to growing hybrid markets with a new approach that overcomes limitations of traditional gensets and reduces operating costs for mining companies. Gensets are typically optimized for efficient operation at their optimal load points. In so-called solar–diesel hybrid... - October 08, 2015 - THEnergy
Hazmat Training Comes to Mobile, Alabama
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT Training in Mobile, Alabama. - October 07, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
New Appointments to Helio Energia Board
Helio Energia Holdings SA ("Helio" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Trevor Graham Crouch (Independent Director) and David M. Mitchell (Executive Director) and have been appointed to the Helio Energia Holdings SA Board of Directors, effective August 4, 2015. Mr... - October 06, 2015 - Helio Energias Renovaveis
APT Partners with U.S.Soccer Foundation
APT is proud to announce a new partnership with the U.S.Soccer Foundation. - October 06, 2015 - APT
Santa Clara River's Invasive Aquatic Plant Species Featured in New Mystery Thriller Novel
A controversial invasive aquatic plant species is at the heart of a conspiracy in what appears to be the first fictional novel surrounding the controversial subject. - October 06, 2015 - T.L. Seacliff
Viscount Announces Drill Contract and Mobilization at Cherry Creek Nevada
Viscount Mining Corp. is pleased to report that it has begun mobilizing for the 2015 Phase 1 drilling program at its flagship Cherry Creek Nevada Property. - October 06, 2015 - Viscount Mining Corp.
SGS New Webinar - Value Chain Risk Management: Assurance Approaches to Sustainability in Agriculture
The objective of this one hour webinar is to update on the increasing space and attention paid to the case of sustainability issues, especially focused on worker issues in global value chains. - October 05, 2015 - SGS
Islands Society Making Waves with Members of Congress
Congresswoman Aumua Amata encourages American Samoans to take advantage of nonprofit's programs. - October 03, 2015 - Islands Society
Granite Bay Golf Club Re-Certified as Signature Sanctuary
Audubon International announces that Granite Bay Golf Club has been recognized for continued sustainable management of natural resources and has been awarded re-certification as a “Certified Signature Sanctuary.” Granite Bay Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones II and Kyle... - October 03, 2015 - Audubon International
Huawei Returns as Diamond Sponsor for the West African Power Industry Convention in Lagos in November
The organisers of the West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) in November in Lagos have announced that Huawei will return as the exclusive diamond sponsor for the event. Huawei is a well-known global information and telecommunication giant. WAPIC is taking place at the Eko Hotel in Lagos... - October 02, 2015 - Future Energy Nigeria
WK Dickson Welcomes Former FAA Manager of Airport Programs, Phil Cannon, to the Firm
Former FAA manager Phil Cannon has joined WK Dickson as Vice President and Regional Manager in Atlanta, Georgia. He will assume the responsibility for the operation of the firm's office in Atlanta and will play a significant role in the growth of WK Dickson's overall aviation practice across the southeast. - October 01, 2015 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Hazmat Training Comes to Atlanta
Environmental Resource Center, Inc., the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory DOT and IATA training in Atlanta, GA. - October 01, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response and Hazmat Training Comes to Cary
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory 24-Hour Hazwoper and DOT/IATA Training in Cary, NC. - October 01, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
Hazmat Training Comes to Knoxville
Environmental Resource Center, the leading provider of environmental and safety training, will present mandatory RCRA and DOT training in Knoxville, TN. - October 01, 2015 - Environmental Resource Center
With the September Deadline Here, greeNEWit Helps Commercial Buildings Navigate Mandatory Benchmarking Policies to Avoid Penalty
greeNEWit Provides Benchmarking and Reporting Services to Improve Performance for Multifamily Properties and Commercial Buildings in Washington D.C. Affected by the New Ordinance - October 01, 2015 - greeNEWit
Avealto Selects JP Aerospace to Create High Altitude Platform
Avealto announces a development partnership with JP Aerospace to design and build a High Altitude Platform vehicle to provide telecommunication services. - September 30, 2015 - Avealto Limited
Upper Midwest Grocery Chain Strack & Van Til Cuts Store Electricity Use by More Than 25% in Less Than a Year
Company cites key help from SINGH360 and Energy Advantage, Inc., - September 30, 2015 - Singh360
iPAD DRC Diamond Sponsor Ivanhoe Mines Says "This is the Best Time for Mines to Invest and Seek Operational Efficiencies to Remain Competitive"
Mr. Louis Watum, Managing Director, Ivanhoe Mines DRC, says "Now is the time to invest and to look for ways to improve our respective operational efficiencies in order to stay competitive.” - September 30, 2015 - iPAD DRC
Apex Companies Signs Teaming Agreement with Offshore Design Engineering
Partnership positions firms for offshore wind growth. - September 29, 2015 - Apex Companies, LLC
Launch Foresights: Predictive Analytics That Shape Dynamic Customer Experiences
Launch Consulting announces Geoff McDonald has joined to lead Launch Foresights, a Predictive Analytics service aimed at helping clients predict customer behavior and generate future-forward, tactical direction for their brands. Launch Foresights is a game-changer for creating data-driven, personalized experiences for customers. - September 29, 2015 - Launch Consulting Group
KPC Group Are Increasing Exploration for Oil and Gas in Africa
The rise in seismic surveys in the region opens the possibility of increasing future exploration activity for many companies not yet active in the area. - September 29, 2015 - KPC Group
Callida Energy Selected to Present at SXSW Eco in Startup Showcase Competition
Callida Energy, commercial building energy optimization solution provider, was selected as a finalist in the Energy category of SXSW Eco’s entrepreneurial pitch competition, the Startup Showcase, taking place on October 5-7, 2015 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX. The Startup... - September 28, 2015 - Callida Energy
Installation Artist and Photographer Selected as First Fort Union Monument Artists-in-Residence
Fort Union National Monument’s first Artists-in-Residence will be sculptor & installation artist, Marlene Alt and landscape photographer Steven Martin: The National Parks Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is pleased to be working with the National Park Service at Fort Union National... - September 28, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Dry Tortugas Artists-in-Residence Public Presentations in Key West October 1 and 4
Artist Presentations in Key West. - September 28, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Ted Walsh Selected as September Gettysburg Battlefield Artist-in-Residence
Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artist-in-Residence for the month of September will be up and coming painter Ted Walsh, of Vineland, NJ. This is the last of three artists’ summer residency programs available at Gettysburg National Military Park this year. Walsh is a realist painter... - September 28, 2015 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Town of Williamston Recognized for Excellence in Sustainability
The Town of Williamston is recognized by Audubon International for their continued commitment to sustainability through recertification as an "Audubon International Certified Sustainable Community.” Brent Kanipe, AICP, Director of Planning, led the effort to maintain certification status... - September 27, 2015 - Audubon International
Solatube® Global Marketing Moves Headquarters to Vancouver, Washington
Solatube Global Marketing, Inc. (SGM), the exclusive licensee for Solatube Tubular Daylighting Devices in Europe, Latin America, Central Asia and the Middle East, has announced it will move is office from Carlsbad, California, to its new headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. According to SGM... - September 27, 2015 - Solatube Global Marketing
PM Aware is the First Continuous Pollution Monitoring System as a Service
Pollution Monitoring is now Data as a Service. Buy Data for a low Monthly Fee. - September 27, 2015 - PM Aware
First Colver Technologies Kyrgyzstan Reactor Online
Colver Technologies says its first reactor at the Izbaskent oilfield in the Fergana Valley region of Kyrgyzstan has gone online. - September 27, 2015 - Colver Technologies
Islands Society Appoints CSIS Young Leader as Managing Director for Baltic Islands Society
Derek Bolton to lead new effort by South Carolina nonprofit to engage islanders from the Baltic Sea as partners for public diplomacy, cultural relations, and action on climate change. - September 27, 2015 - Islands Society
The 2015 Innovation Awards Honors to 4 Memphis Organizations
Inside Memphis 2015 Innovation Awards Announces Winners: AgSmarts, Levitt Shell, Tru-D SmartUVC, UTHSC - September 26, 2015 - AgSmarts
CRSI's 2015 NERC CIP Peer Sharing Event
Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc. (CRSI) is hosting a three-day forum in beautiful Anaheim, CA, from November 2 through November 4; just miles from Disneyland. This event will bring together utility organizations from the various NERC Regions for a peer sharing outlet, including daily Open-Panel... - September 26, 2015 - Corporate Risk Solutions, Inc.
Diana Rodriguez-Zaba Graduates from Crain’s Leadership Academy’s Inaugural Class
When Diana Rodriguez-Zaba began her business, ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba 5 years ago in an office the size of a closet, she had big dreams. This ambitious Chicago native is one of the largest franchise owners in Illinois a recent graduate of this fall’s inaugural class of Crain’s Leadership Academy, a division of Crain’s Chicago Business along with 43 other senior leaders. - September 25, 2015 - ServiceMaster Restoration by Zaba
GreenTechnologies’ Innovative Research Project to Reduce Water Pollution Receives Funding from EPA SBIR Program
GreenTechnologies, LLC. is pleased to announce that its’ research and technology development project for a sustainable nutrient removal, recovery and conversion system has been awarded a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I Award from the United States Environmental Protection... - September 25, 2015 - GreenTechnologies, LLC