Archive for July, 2008

Myanmar’s Cyclone-Damaged Rice Production Regions Monitored with GIS

Subsequent to Cyclone Nargis, a category 3 tropical storm that struck the low-lying and heavily populated coastline of Myanmar on May 2, 2008, the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began producing a series of geographic information system (GIS)-based maps of the damaged agricultural areas to accompany its commodity intelligence [...]

C.H.E.F.® and MissionWise® Relocate to New Offices in Downtown Seattle’s Historic Pioneer Square

Comprehensive Health Education Foundation (C.H.E.F.®), and its MissionWise® division have moved into the historic Washington Shoe Building in Downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square district. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)
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MultiTrode Releases v2.0 of the MultiSmart Pump Station Manager

The MultiSmart Pump Station Manager, designed for water and wastewater lift stations, and already widely specified in the USA and Australia, has been released with v2.0 software. This release adds IsaGRAF PLC functionality, more expandable I/O blocks, DNP3 security and many other features. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)
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T & K Futures and Options, Inc. Predicts Record High Coffee Futures Prices

The soft commodities such as coffee, sugar, cotton and orange juice are nowhere near their all time high prices like so many other commodities such as energies, grains and metals. The soft sector of the commodity markets may be the next leader of the commodity bull market. Within the soft commodities, coffee futures may be [...]

PWP Goes Even Greener with AgroResin Sustainable Packaging - Expands Corporate Initiative for the Environment

PWP Industries, a leading PETE and Polypropylene food packaging theroformer in North America, is introducing AgroResin sustainable packaging. Made from renewable agricultural biomass fiber composite, AgroResin is 100 percent biodegradable, compostable and made from non-GM agricultural biomass. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)
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World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Station Being Built for GM Europe in Zaragoza

GM, Veolia Environnement, Clairvoyant, Aragon Government Join Forces on Solar Energy. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)
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Paper Shopping Bags Boost Conservation Efforts in Poland

Paper Shopping Bags supplied by Polska, the Polish division of Duro Bag Manufacturing Company, are helping spread awareness of recycling and conservation. The shopping bags were integral in a European environmental conference as well as World Environmental Day. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)
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Your Environmental Road Trip (YERT) Celebrates the Completion of Eco-Adventure: 50 States in 52 Weeks

Celebrating green across the red, white and blue. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)
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Montana Waterfront Ranch Home, Second Home or Investment Property Offered

Baby boomers looking to retire on a waterfront Montana ranch can take advantage of good timing in the real estate market beginning July 14. Today's flat housing market means luxury properties such as this Hamilton, Montana 60 acre ranch home with private trout fishing, ample elk, deer, moose, and bald eagles, are priced [...]

Evolving Scientific Research Project, 501 c 3, Begins Conservation Work for Baboons, Vervets, Coastal Leopard and Knysna Elephants in South Africa

Evolving Scientific Research Project, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, expands to three divisions with conservation projects in process: In Africa: baboons, vervets, coastal leopard, Knysna elephants; In USA: fisher, Sandhill Crane, northern leopard frog, Flammulated owl, Taylor's checkerspot butterfly, and others. The biomedical division monitors animal welfare in USA. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)
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Evolving Scientific Research Project Expands to Three Divisions Dedicated to Coexistence Strategies, and Resolution of Human/Animal Community Conflicts

Evolving Scientific Research Project, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, expands to three divisions with conservation projects in process: In Africa: baboons, vervets, coastal leopard, Knysna elephants; In USA: fisher, Sandhill Crane, northern leopard frog, Flammulated owl, Taylor's checkerspot butterfly, and others. The biomedical division monitors animal welfare in USA. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)
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Homeowners Turn to New Old Fashioned Rain Barrel for Eco-Friendly Watering

With increasingly unpredictable weather across the United States, homeowners are increasingly turning to new rain barrels as an old fashioned, but effective solution to water shortages. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
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Doe Run Achieves National Ambient Air Quality Standard For Second Quarter

The Doe Run Company today announced its Herculaneum, Mo., facility met the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead during the second quarter of 2008. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
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Valley Water Joins Bay Area Water Agencies to Launch Regional "Water Saving Hero" Water Conservation Campaign Amidst Statewide Drought

The Santa Clara Valley Water District today joined other Bay Area and statewide water agencies to launch an unprecedented regional public education campaign aimed at reminding residents and businesses to curb water use this summer and fall. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
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MyHome, NYC Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Co, Starts Green Kitchen Campaign

MyHome, NYC kitchen remodeling firm, sets out to inform public on how to make their kitchens green while saving energy and utility costs. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)
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Granite Energy Announces Completion Results

Granite Energy, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: GNGI - News; the "Company"), today announced the successful completion of its newest well. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)
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LandDesign and Audubon Lifestyles Join Forces for Sustainable Development

LandDesign Inc. and Audubon Lifestyles, LLC, today announce a new strategic partnership aimed at helping businesses and municipalities to implement green design and development and build more sustainable communities. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)
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Europe’s Energy Portal Introduces "It’s Easy Being Green" Carbon Offset Program

Compensate your carbon footprint and stay up-to-date on the latest developments on energy and climate change. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)
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Omega Institute to Host Annual Arts Week "A Celebration of the Arts and the Creative Spirit"

Omega Institute today announced that it will hold its annual Arts Week celebration July 13-18, bringing together more than a dozen esteemed artists and other creative talents to teach music, dance, visual and written arts, and even trapeze. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)
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