http://www.prnewsnow.com/News for the world!en-ushttp://www.prnewsnow.com/firebase_images/prnn.jpghttp://www.prnewsnow.com1259222749>>The following statement was issued today by World Wildlife Fund8217s Climate Program Director Keya Chatterjee in response to the announcement that President Obama will attend the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which takes place in Copenhagen Denmark from December 718. 8220We are pleased that President Obama will be in Copenhagen during the early part of the climate summit....]]>1259222706>>HolidayLEDs.com an ecommerce company located in Jackson Michigan and the Potter Park Zoo in Lansing Michigan announced today that they will put on a Christmas light recycling program during the Zoo's Wonderland of Lights http://ingham.org/ppz/EventsWOL.htm event. Participants may bring their old incandescent Christmas lights to the Zoo during the Wonderland of Lights show and receive a coupon for...]]>1259222679>>Three Amur leopards http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/finder/amurleopard/amurleopard.html photographed during an antipoaching operation in the Russian Far East offer a little Thanksgiving hope for the worlds rarest big cat World Wildlife Fund said today. Only about 40 critically endangered Amur leopards exist in the wild so the photograph of three healthy individuals around a kill is good news for...]]>1259136987>>Westwood based award winning Lawns By Yorkshire www.lawnsbyyorkshire.com Chief Executive Officer Steven Jomides has been appointed to the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association www.njlca.org board of directors. Since 1988 Lawns by Yorkshire has provided Green and sustainable landscape and snow services throughout New Jersey and New York. Lawns By Yorkshire serves multiple markets including multifamily...]]>1259136863>>At Powwownow employees believe that meeting face to face could soon be a thing of the past and conference calls http://www.powwownow.co.uk/Conferencecalls are going to be on the increase. During their most recent ICM poll were the following facts revealed:nbspnbspnbspnbspMeetings have dropped by 30 during the recession nbspnbspnbspnbsp31 of corporates are being encouraged to make use of conference...]]>1259136723>>The Friends of the Capt. John Smith Chesapeake Trail the Environmental Law Institute and the National Geographic Society today released a special report http://www.friendsofthejohnsmithtrail.org/files/treasuredlandscapes/reportfinal.pdf and map http://www.friendsofthejohnsmithtrail.org/files/treasuredlandscapes/NGS20Treasured20Landscapes20map20screened.pdf recommending the development of a bold and...]]>1259136528>>WSI expects the upcoming period DecemberFebruary to average cooler than normal in Scandinavia parts of the UK and the northern mainland. quotThe combination of the current El Nino event abundant Eurasian snow cover and a favourable pattern of ocean temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean suggest that this winter will be a cold one across much of northern and central Europe especially after the New Yearquot...]]>1259051041>>Patients and residents at Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center will be much more comfortable this winter thanks to a new connection to its central biomass district heating system made possible by a grant from the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission8217s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Fund GGERF. The project allowed two larger buildings on the Rehabilitation Center campus including one...]]>1259049970>>The Dutch airline KLM http://www.klm.com/travel/klmsplash/splashpage.html has today made important step towards the global aviation industry target of carbon neutral growth from 2020. In the latest in a series of sustainable biofuel http://www.enviro.aero/Biofuels.aspx flights that have taken place around the world KLM today conducted a flight partly powered by a biofuel produced from the plant camelina...]]>1259049856>>World Wildlife Fund WWF and the leading insurer Allianz SE released a report http://www.wouldyouliketoseemore.com/WWFAllianzClimateTPDraft/enUS/index.html today warning that sea level rise could dramatically increase risks to buildings transportation infrastructure and other assets exposed to severe storm surges in coastal areas of the U.S. The study estimates that current assets at risk to a 1in100year...]]>1258793284>>Tekniq Data Corporation a Kansas City based information technology services company is working with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 1000 trees in our national forests. The trees to be planted on behalf of Tekniq's clients are to draw attention to environmentally sound technology solutions and do something positive for the environment.Tekniq http://www.tekniq.com also helps clients implement...]]>1258791780>>KEMA www.kema.com is offering insight on and solutions for keeping smart projects on track in the poststimulus award era. The US is at a point of historic transformation of the electric grid infrastructure. Implementing the smart grid http://www.kema.com/services/consulting/utilityfuture/smartgrid/Default.aspx on a national scale poses significant challenges8212and opportunities8212both for projects...]]>1258537988>>UGL Unicco a subsidiary of UGL Limited today announced a new Energy Services practice that consolidates and enhances its previous portfolio of energy management offerings. Headed by newly appointed Vice President Energy Services Tony Shaker UGL Unicco Energy Services helps customers manage energy supply and usage as well as develop and implement longterm strategies to reduce consumption and costs while...]]>1258535167>>i/p P November 17 2009 When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials training is not just a good idea it8217s the law. According to the EPA workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center...]]>1258533746>>i/p P November 17 2009 When workers handle hazardous waste or ship hazardous materials training is not just a good idea it8217s the law. According to the EPA workers who handle hazardous waste must be trained annually and the federal DOT requires that workers involved in the shipment of hazardous materials be trained at least every three years.Environmental Resource Center...]]>1258531671>>World Wildlife Fund WWF issued the following statement from Keya Chatterjee Acting Director of Climate Change for WWF in reaction to remarks today by President Obama and President Hu Jintao on prospects for the upcoming climate negotiations in Copenhagen:Recently it's become fashionable to downplay expectations for Copenhagen. But as we heard today President Obama and President Hu remain optimistic...]]>1258358927>>Ocean Lakes Family Campground located in Myrtle Beach S.C. was awarded the 20092010 quotPlanIt Green Awardquot by The National Association of RV Parks 38 Campgrounds ARVC during its annual Awards Gala in Orlando Florida November 12 2009. The award was presented to Ocean Lakes for its iCare Program aimed at helping reduce the environmental impact of the campground and its guests. The unique approach...]]>1258272904>>Responding to demand for largersized bottles Native Waters LLC will now offer its sustainable bottled water in a new 700 ml size. Proving that bottled water can be earth friendly Native Water is locally sourced and packaged in recyclable biodegradable PET bottles making minimal environmental impact.Native Water is bottled in ENSO Bottles a biodegradable PET plastic bottle. The bottles are produced...]]>1258100536>>Recycling. It8217s the easiest way that all individuals businesses and institutions can have a significant impact on the environment. Most of us are doing it but we could 8211 and should 8211 be doing more.This weekend America Recycles Day will be emphasizing that point. Nearly 750 local organizers have registered 2375 events online at americarecyclesday.org http://americarecyclesday.org/. Thousands...]]>1258094554>>According to Nuclear Energy A New Hope for India a new research report http://www.bharatbook.com/MarketResearchReports/NuclearEnergyANewHopeforIndia.html the Indian nuclear power industry is set to boom post IndoUS nuclear deal. High demand and low production pushed the power deficit in India to around 10 of the total requirement in the FY 2008. And this deficit is expected to widen further in future...]]>1258013400>>Dolphin Blue http://www.dolphinblue.com an online retailer of environmentally responsible office supplies today announced that it is participating in Renewable Choice Energy8217s Round Up Impact Down program. Renewable Choice Energy helps businesses and individuals understand and reduce their environmental impact with renewable energy carbon offsets and services such as greenhouse gas inventories...]]>1257926995>>The third edition of Tidal Today's Tidal Energy Summit comes at a critical juncture when tidal power is gearing up for the commercial stage. Marine power technology companies acknowledge that tidal power turbines will need to provide their reliability and operational capability at a commercial scale 1MW in harsh ocean environments for a period of continuous use. Considering the current status of the...]]>1257926892>>KEMA kema.com has identified opportunities to address existing gaps in and problems with energy enduse data used to support utility energy efficiency programs electric capacity markets and environmental policy. The findings are part of KEMAs EndUse Load Data Update Projectquot sponsored by the Northwest Power and Conservation Councils Regional Technical Forum RTF http://www.nwcouncil.org/energy/rtf/Default.htm...]]>1257840242>>On Friday Nov. 6 Sen. Jeff Bingaman DNM and Max Baucus DMT introduced legislation to permanently provide 900 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund LWCF. The program will provide 450 million annually to states and local communities for closetohome parks and outdoor recreation facilities. Additionally 450 million will be available annually to the four federal land managing agencies for national...]]>1257581852>>e United States District Court For The Western District Of Michigan in a law suit titled Petter Investments Inc v. Hydro Engineering Inc. et. at. Civil No 1:07CV1033 granted summary judgment in favor of Hydro Engineering Inc. Hydro and determined that Riveer Environmental Petter infringed Hydro's patents http://www.hydroblaster.com/HydropadPortableWashRack.htm. See Lawsuit Docket Numbers 329 and 330./p...]]>1257581743>>Wright Line http://www.wrightline.com/consolesdatacenterfurniture.html a leading manufacturer of workplace products and furnishings for technologyintensive environments today announced that it had won a 2009 Save Energy Now Energy Saver Award issued by the U.S. Department of Energy DOE Industrial Technologies Program. It further announced that it was enhancing its green commitment with its membership...]]>1257581680>>November 11th 11/11 is a portal a gateway and a potent time for cocreation of the highest good. In numerology the number 11 is a Master Number. It represents enlightenment the light within all. Number Eleven possesses the qualities of intuition patience honesty sensitivity and spirituality. November 11 at 11:11 is an auspicious time for people around the world to come together with the intention...]]>1257581602>>8211 The Petra Foundation is honoring four unsung heroes this weekend in Washington for their contributions to the rights dignity and autonomy of others. Being honored as Petra Fellows on Saturday November 7 are individuals who fight for clean drinking water in California work to ensure the future of Native Americans on the Crow Reservation in Montana help to rebuild of the lives of exonerated inmates...]]>1257581541>>Comprehensive Health Education Foundation C.H.E.F.174 announced that it has elected Richard Mockler to its Board of Directors. Mockler is the Deputy Director of the Snohomish Health District a public health agency in Washington State focused on improving the health of individuals families and communities through disease prevention health promotion and protection from environmental threats. As a seasoned...]]>1257581369>>Basecamp Masai Mara www.basecampexplorer.com an exclusive safari camp in Kenya wins prestigious international ecotourism award. Basecamp was declared the world8217s best 8216Ecotourism hotel8217 by Sk229l International. Sk229l is the world8217s largest association for professionals within the tourism industry with 20 000 members in 90 countries.8220Look to Basecamp8221 says Jack Soifer. 8220In the...]]>1257497346>>Landmark legislation that would address climate change and lay the foundation for a new clean energy economy advanced closer to final passage today.The bill S.1733 the Clean Jobs and American Power Act passed the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. This legislation will be a key component of a broader climate and energy package that will include input from other committees before being...]]>1257494897>>New York's Catskill Animal Sanctuary www.casanctuary.org one of the nations' leading sanctuaries for rescued farm animals www.casanctuary.org is going green. Construction begins today to complete Catskill Animal Sanctuary's conversion to solar power. Upon completion of the installation of an additional 84 Sun Power solar panels on the main barn the farm will be 100 solar powered. This complete conversion...]]>1257408854>>The American Competitive Trail Horse Association and Registry http://www.actha.us ACTHA announced today that Total Health Enhancement Corp. http://www.totalhealthenhance.com Total Health manufacturer of healthcare and performance products for horses utilizing all natural nitric oxide supplements has become a sponsor member of ACTHA. Each trail ride will receive 300 in gift certificates redeemable for...]]>1257408841>>Today Greenopia http://www.greenopia.com released an environmental analysis of 10 of the top baby food manufacturers http://www.greenopia.com/SB/babysearch.aspxcategorybaby38Listpage038inputName20or20product38subcategoryNone. The top brand receiving 4 out of a possible 4 leafs was Tastybaby http://www.greenopia.com/SB/babylisting.aspxID138inputNameorproduct38Listpage0. Major brands such as Gerber EnFamil...]]>1257408358>>Changes to the Earth8217s land cover climate and ecosystems are endangering the health of hundreds of millions possibly billions of people worldwide and now represent the greatest public health challenge of the 21st century. The scale of these global changes is rapidly undermining human lifesupport systems and threatening the core foundations of healthy communities around the globe: access to adequate...]]>1257235589>>HEAD ExxonMobil Most Exposed Southern Most Vulnerable and Exelon More Prosperous Under US Cap and Trade nbspnbsp PExxonMobil Most Exposed Southern Most Vulnerable and Exelon More Prosperous Under US Cap and Trade/P pPoint Carbon Calculates Carbon Cost to America8217s Largest Emitters/p...]]>1257235495>>t the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC Available Via Live Webcast/p PWashington DC Vocus November 2 2009 World Wildlife Fund www.worldwildlife.org WWF will host 8220Securing Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climate8221 8211 the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium www.worldwildlife.org 8211 on November 34 2009 at the Smithsonian...]]>1257059058>>Parks and recreation facilities around the country received good news on Thursday when the House and Senate Interior Appropriations Conference Committee announced the allocation of 40 million to the Land and Water Conservation Fund LWCF Stateside Assistance Program for fiscal year 2010. The National Recreation and Park Association http://www.nrpa.org/ NRPA expresses its appreciation to the thousands...]]>1257059052>>Infotility Inc. www.infotility.com provider of distributed intelligent agent software that enables utilities and communities to increase the efficiency and utilization of electric grid assets such as solar and wind power has launched the fieldtest phase of a Smart Grid demonstration project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy www.energy.gov DOE in conjunction with The Marin County Office of Sustainability....]]>1256974363>>Superior Lamp Inc. now offers heavy duty energy efficient Teflon safety coated light bulbs that are perfect for all applications which require additional safety measures. In addition to obvious applications in the restaurant/food service industry these bulbs are perfect for use in hotel restroom/bathing areas hospitals/sterile environments factory inspection/quality control areas body shop use with...]]>1256973654>>EDP announces that Microsoft one of its longest standing customers has won the coveted Sword of Honour award for the third successive year. This is a tremendous testament to the highly responsible attitude of Microsoft management and employees to ensure the highest standards of safety and welfare for its whole workforce.EDP has been advising Microsoft UK on matters of health and safety for well over...]]>1256973454>>According to new research from BusinessesForSale more business buyers are placing the installation of green initiatives above staffing and IT issues in their list of postacquisition priorities.Business buyers are rapidly becoming wise to the longterm financial benefits of an environmentally conscious office and as such they're making the introduction of green energy initiatives their first stop off...]]>1256801563>>As a result of extensive research Ternion Bio Industries has selected EnviroKing8482 a unique UV resistant clear PVC piping by Harvel174 Plastics Inc. as a key component in the manufacturer of its distinct patentpending photobioreactor system.Ternion Bio's advanced photobioreactor technology captures carbon dioxide emissions and processes them to serve as the catalyst for the growth of algae which...]]>1256801303>>Charles Renz's natural instinct and preparation for survival in response to an emergency has served him well throughout his life. As a resident of the rural town of Boulder Wyoming Renz has become well adjusted to the annual snowins that inhibits his town every winter. Living 10 miles from an oil road he can expect at least 8 miles of that stretch to be snowed in for about three months out of each...]]>1256801042>>Freeman Schwabe Machinery FSM has a successful history of Business Growth 38 Innovation going back to 1892 and has developed its current business of manufacturing precision die cutting machines to be a recognized leading supplier with a global presence and worldwide service capabilities. Greg DeFisher President 38 CEO of Freeman Schwabe http://www.freemanschwabe.com/index.php/aboutfreemanschwabe explained...]]>1256800439>>Nestl233 Waters North America http://www.nestlewatersna.com/index today introduced three new short YouTube videos to help raise awareness of the true impact of the bottled water industry on the environment and to provide detailed information on the amount of water used by the beverage industry as a whole.How Much Water Does it Take to Make Bottled Water http://www.youtube.com/thingstoknow1p/f/2/KgBsNZzBVQw...]]>1256799959>>Spenco Medical Corporation www.spenco.com takes bigger steps in its commitment to a greener environment with the introduction of a replacement insole made from 55 percent recycled and renewable materials Spenco Earthbound http://www.spenco.com/polysorb8.shtml8482 big performance with a little footprint. Earthbound features our popular Total Support stability with a green twistquot said Paul Kemp...]]>1256799876>>Billtrust the leading provider of outsourced billing services http://www.billtrust.com/whybilltrust.php has been named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 5008482 a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology media telecommunications life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the five year period from...]]>1256799820>>WSI Weather Services International the most trusted global weather solutions provider and Genscape's Enva market intelligence team today announced the release of WindCast IQ the industry's first wind generation forecasting service designed specifically for energy traders.Wind is the fastest growing source of power generation in North America and is a significant driver of congestion and price volatility...]]>1256799811>>Current federal law requires testing of drinking water for radionuclides quothazardous radioactive materialsquot every three to nine years. The states have the option to increase testing frequency per the Federal Register http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/retrieve.html Year 2000 page 76746.An incident of terrorism accident or improper disposal of radioactive materials will surely contaminate America's public...]]>1256715931>>In response to the rise of bed bug problems in the United States allergy relief products retailer AchooAllergy.com has expanded their Allergy Armor bedding to include Allergy Armor Bed Bug mattress covers http://www.achooallergy.com/allergyarmorbedbugmattresscovers.asp.From the most recognized brand in allergy bedding http://www.achooallergy.com/bedding.asp Allergy Armor Bed Bug mattress encasings...]]>1256713506>>Water For People today announced a transformative investment from the Case Foundation to accelerate and expand its efforts to provide innovative sustainable water solutions in Africa. This investment will be used to support a dramatic expansion of Water For People's programs harnessing the power of local entrepreneurs to provide sustainable operations and maintenance support for a portfolio of community...]]>1256542074>>Jena Gardner President and CEO of JG Black Book of Travel announces the launch of The Bodhi Tree Foundation http://www.thebodhitreefoundation.org/ a 501c3 nonprofit organization charged with mobilizing support from the travel and tourism industry to protect places help people and preserve cultures around the globe. The Bodhi Tree Foundation identifies and offers assistance to highlyeffective communitybased...]]>1256541086>>The famous Maison St. Charles Hotel 38 Suites located in the historic Garden District of New Orleans announces a great new way to connect with the Crescent City and its distinctive neighborhoods The Bicycle Tour Package. The Maison St. Charles Hotel 38 Suites Bicycle Tour Package www.maisonstcharles.com/bikepackage.pdf includes standard hotel accommodations for 2 nights use up to 4 bicycles including...]]>1256540794>>World Wildlife Fund WWF will host quotSecuring Water for People and Nature in a Changing Climatequot the 2009 Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Symposium www.worldwildlife.org on November 34 2009 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC. This year's symposium will feature presentations from experts in the fields of water security climate change and freshwater biodiversity....]]>1256540781>>Prominent energy attorney and engineer Anthony M. quotTonyquot Guerino II has joined international law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP in its Houston office as a shareholder in the Litigation practice group. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig Guerino was a partner with Gardere Wynne Sewell.Guerino has more than 15 years of experience trying cases before state and federal courts arbitration panels and administrative...]]>1256454483>>One of the world's leading experts on melting polar ice will visit Miami this Saturday Oct. 24 to explain why ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is melting and breaking up faster than expected and how one meter or more of sea level rise 8211 which scientists now say is likely by 2100 8211 would affect famous locations in the Miami area and other major population centers along the east coast of the United...]]>1256454287>>At its 2009 Customer Meeting in Las Vegas Nevada OATI www.oati.com announced and demonstrated a comprehensive suite of applications as a part of its OATI webSmartEnergy8482 family of software solutions. These applications address key Smart Grid requirements for management of demandside distributed and intermittent renewable resources while considering grid constraints and energy market opportunities....]]>1256367987>>WWF http://www.worldwildlife.org/ applauds today's announcement of the proposed designation of key areas of polar bear habitat across Alaska by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The requirement for the identification of quotcritical habitatquot was triggered by the listing of polar bears as threatened under the US Endangered Species Act in 2008.Designation of critical habitat affords important protections...]]>1256282987>>MashNGravy http://www.mashngravy.com/ are a kids online boutique that sell ecofriendly kids clothing and started trading online at the start of the economic downturn. However even through the tough times MashNGravy has grown and now close to its first year trading has nearly 10000 visitors coming to the website every month. It is not unusual that parents prefer their children to be wearing 'greener...]]>1256282922>>A new book from nationally recognized author Thomas A. Lewis offers a fresh and startling perspective on the problems afflicting modern industrial society and on the increasingly urgent need for sustainable living. In Brace for Impact: Surviving the Crash of the Industrial Age by Sustainable Living Lewis argues that industry's relentless decadeslong search for economies of scale has caused equally...]]>1256282770>>At the age of 53 Diana Liberatore developed Alopecia Universalis this autoimmune disease is just one of more than 100 ailments of its kind that doctors and researchers have yet to find a cause or cure. Her mysterious illness caused her to lose all of her body hair within a matter of six weeks. Liberatore believes that her ailment was the result of the constant exposure to a variety of toxins and other...]]>1256282718>>Anglian Home Improvements has introduced its own 1632000 National Window Scrappage Scheme designed to encourage UK homeowners to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for 1632000 towards the installation of new and professionally installed energy efficient Anglian windows. Anglian Home Improvements own scrappage scheme supports the UK window industries lobbying activity which focuses...]]>1256282708>>Funding from npower means that a swimming pool that is part of a multipurpose centre on the Stackpole Estate in Pembrokeshire has been installed with enough renewable technology to make it the largest collection of solar thermal panels across the National Trust. Funding from npower http://www.npower.com/ as part of the National Trust Green Energy http://www.ntgreenenergy.org.uk/ Fund enabled a...]]>1256281549>>EcoloCap Solutions Inc. OTCBB: ECOS with its subsidiary Micro Bubble Technologies Inc. 8216MBT8217 today announced that it has garnered notable worldwide interest from existing and potential MFuel users in respect of its upcoming product showcase event. The event being held in Korea on November 18th is scheduled to host representatives from four continents with participation from more than a dozen...]]>1256281445>>The State of Alabama's Forever Wild Land Trust Forever Wild has reached a historic moment in the history of the program. This week Forever Wild and Molpus Timberlands Management http://www.molpus.com/marketingandharvesting.html a timberland investment management organization TIMO headquartered in Jackson Miss. on behalf of a client will conclude a yearlong negotiation for the purchase of a 93year recreational...]]>1256195780>>Rugid Computer Inc. http://www.rugidcomputer.com a leading manufacturer of remote data acquisition and control RTUs is pleased to announce that Ohio Emergency Management Agency EMA has selected the RUG3 http://www.rugidcomputer.com/rug3.htm lowpower RTU as a replacement for existing ALERT transmitters in the State of Ohio Rain Snow Monitoring System STORMS. Featuring very low power draw the unique...]]>1256195760>>The US Drug Watchdog is intensyfying its national consumer alert to any US consumer who uses Super Poligrip or Fixodent for their dentures. The group has increased its public statements on these products out of fear the zinc used in these denture creams could go hand in hand with possibly severe side effects. According to the group quotSuper Poligrip and Fixodent denture creams contain zinc. Zinc...]]>1256195099>>One of the world's leading experts on melting polar ice will be visiting Tampa on Thursday October 22 and Friday October 23 to explain why ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is melting and breaking up faster than expected and how one meter or more of sea level rise 8211 which scientists now say is likely by 2100 8211 would affect famous locations in the Tampa Bay area and other major population centers...]]>1256109096>>HEAD General Environmental Management Announces Loi with Cake Energy The Heinz Family has Invested into this Technology nbspnbsp PGeneral Environmental Management Announces Loi with Cake Energy The Heinz Family has Invested into this Technology /P pNew Subsidiary Company to Deploy...]]>1256022583>>From Texas through California and from Baja California to Tamaulipas over 90 nonprofit organizations will come together this week in El Paso Texas for first joint annual meetings of the San Diegobased USMexico Border Philanthropy Partnership BPP and the Frontera Asset Building Network FABN. Over 30 speakers will be presenting some of the most updated border community data organizational strategies...]]>1255937709>>With rapidly rising utility costs saving energy is of major concern for millions of Americans. The website www.powersavershop.com provides an online source for reliable energy saving devices and products for the average household as well as small businesses. Most of us are aware that we need to reduce our energy consumption whether it be out of concern for the looming effects of climate change the...]]>1255937659>>Jimmy Villarreal is a proactive voice in a fossilfuel driven world where the need for alternative energy sources is just on the horizon. In an effort to enlighten the rest of society on the convenient accessibility and affordability of such resources he launched www.UseYourOwnEnergy.com is July of 2009. Here shoppers can find ecofriendly energy alternatives powered by a variety of natural resources....]]>1255937335>>NatureMill Inc. today unveiled its new XE Series of automatic home composters. The new models offer the simplicity and durability required for every day composting with the convenience of indoor or outdoor use while reducing overall energy consumption. Now ordinary home users including apartment dwellers can nearly eliminate landfill waste and related greenhouse gasses by composting their food waste.There's...]]>1255936397>>Technoplex Inc. a port technology consulting group and Proteus Environmental Technologies a leader in green technology innovation have announced a national strategic partnership. The purpose of this partnership is to bring their combined quotgreen technologyquot practices into the port maritime and goods movement community. The Los Angeles port complex in which both firms are involved is the largest...]]>1255936211>>Both the large and small locks at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard will be closed to all marine traffic from 8 a.m. 8211 1 p.m. Oct. 20. The closure will allow dive teams to perform this year8217s final inspection of the salmon exclusion structure immediately upstream of the locks. The dive teams will make maximum efforts to complete the work as soon and as safely as possible.The U.S. Army...]]>1255936106>>The company best known for selling highaltitude fighter jet flights now offers flights beneath the sea in the world's first submersible to move like an airplane Sarasota Florida's Incredible Adventures is joining Sub Aviator Systems LLC of California to offer flight training in the dualcontrolled Super Aviator. The Super Aviator is a oneofakind winged submersible capable of maneuvering beneath the...]]>1255936014>>Faulkner Opportunity LLC has begun a pilot installation of efficient pressurecompensating showerheads and faucet aerators in the Federal District of Mexico City DF. This is the initial deployment of a project to supply install and monitor the fittings in 1 million Mexico City households. The company is gearing up for a 325000 home deployment commencing early next year. Faulkner is pursuing carbon...]]>1255765075>>HEAD Verus Carbon Neutral and ignition Team Up to Offset the Impact of Experiential Marketing Campaigns nbspnbsp PVerus Carbon Neutral and ignition Team Up to Offset the Impact of Experiential Marketing Campaigns /P pPartnership supports ignition's efforts to lower the overall...]]>1255764856>>Griffis Group a Denverbased owner of affordable luxury apartments today announced it is reducing the carbon footprint of its nine ClassA resortstyle apartment communities in purchasing 6967404 kilowatt hours of renewable energy credits RECs from Boulder CObased Renewable Choice Energy.Griffis Group's commitment will offset the impact of 60 percent of the electricity use of its 2290 apartment units...]]>1255764071>>ishman Speyer announced today that Two Alliance Center http://www.tishmanspeyer.com/properties/Property.aspxid218 the firm's recentlycompleted trophy office tower in Atlanta's Buckhead submarket has been awarded the LEED Gold designation by the U.S. Green Building Council. Two Alliance is believed to be the first Buckhead office building and among the first properties in Atlanta to receive such...]]>1255763886>>Thinking of biking to work Now is the time to pedal away from the pump. In October the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition is organizing GasFree Friday http://www.sfbike.org/chain3423 quotfueling stationsquot and inviting any and all Bay Area residents to leave the car behind and bike to work. GasFree Fridaysquot are organized by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition SFBC and aim to get more people on bicycles...]]>1255678156>>The U.S. EPA today released a report to Congress detailing the health environmental and economic benefits of the agency's Diesel Emission Reduction Program. The program funded at 50 million last year allowed EPA to fund the purchase or retrofitting of 14000 dieselpowered vehicles and pieces of equipment preventing respiratory illnesses and saving money in communities nationwide.The resulting benefits...]]>1255678121>>The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration http://www.aapra.org/ AAPRA in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association http://www.nrpa.org/ NRPA is proud to announce the grand plaque recipients of its 2009 National Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management http://www.nrpa.org/awards/. This year's proud sponsor of the Gold Medal Awards program...]]>1255677159>>There8217s nothing better than a twoforone special especially when it means doubling the impact of generous donations. New Orleans philanthropists Stephen and Sandy Rosenthal are donating 500000 for the second time to Water For People a nonprofit international development organization and the goal is for donors to match that amount by November 15 raising a total of 1 million to support safe drinking...]]>1255592296>>Wind Energy Update are delighted to announce that Mr. Hans Henrik Jensen of Vestas Offshore A/S will be speaking at the forthcoming Offshore Wind Energy in Coastal North America 38 Great Lakes conference. This will be taking place at the Delta Toronto East Hotel Toronto from October 21 22 2009.Vestas are undeniably one of the elite manufactures of wind turbines world wide with one of their turbines...]]>1255591667>>Business leaders politicians and venture capitalists were on hand today as Qteros officially launched the buildout of their cellulosic ethanol pretreatment plant site in Chicopee. Located adjacent to the Westover Air Force Base the plant will create both short and longterm green jobs and will help stimulate the economy of Western Massachusetts. Speakers included U.S. Rep. Richard Neal Secretary of...]]>1255591375>>i/p PWindsor Ontario October 13 2009 The Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership held its 5th annual Tourism Summit at the new Caesars Windsor Hotel and Casino in Windsor Ontario this past September 29 through October 1 2009. The conference theme of this year's summit focused on actionable strategies and tactics to move the Ontario tourism industry forward toward a path of...]]>1255591134>>Homeowners who crank up the heat during cold weather may be simultaneously creating problems for both inhabitants and the home itself by making indoor air too dry. Using a humidifier http://www.achooallergy.com/humidifiers.asp relieves the problems associated with toodry air helps cut down on energy costs and offers natural treatment for wintertime sicknesses. However humidifiers can actually pollute...]]>1255590767>>Wildscreen announced today that its flagship ARKive initiative will sponsor WiLD SPEAK the conservation communications symposium convening at WILD9 the 9th World Wilderness Congress.WiLD SPEAK organized by the International League of Conservation Photographers iLCP http://www.ilcp.com provides a forum for writers photographers and filmmakers to discuss environmental issues and themes share strategies...]]>1255245042>>Analysts at Point Carbon have created a new model to forecast prices for carbon allowances under an emission trading system in the United States. 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