Archive for April, 2010

$250,000 Awarded to Smartfield, Inc. of Lubbock, TX by the Texas Emerging Technology Fund

Smartfield, Inc. is an information company that develops and supplies irrigation management solutions. The company was approved for $250,000 for completion and commercialization of their SmartCrop® technology. SmartCrop is a new simple irrigation management control where “the plant is the sensor™.” (PRWeb Apr 30, 2010)
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Competitive Web 2.0 Climate Race Begins for Students in America, China, and India

On May 5, 2010, 350.org, in collaboration with global partners, will launch the Great Power Race, a clean energy competition between America, China and India. This web 2.0 race will reveal who can rise to the challenge of the climate crisis with the most, and the most creative, clean energy action. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2010)
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Salinas Valley State Prison Building Achieves Silver LEED Certification

Salinas Valley State Prison Building Becomes First LEED Certified Facility for California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (PRWeb Apr 29, 2010)
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Zero-Point Field Resonance Achieved With Amega Global’s AMized® Fusion Technology Process

AMized® Fusion Technology is Amega's proprietary technology solely developed by the Amega Global R&D Team. It is a resonance technology developed over a period of 25 years of research applying the principles of Quantum Physics and Quantum Mechanics. With application of the AMized® Fusion Technology process, any matter, whether it be organic, abstract, power, [...]

John Jungman Joins Solomon Associates as Senior Consultant for Pipeline and Terminals Studies

Veteran operations executive brings more than two decades of liquid products terminals experience. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2010)
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New Study Says Increased Enforcement is Cheapest Way To Save Southeast Asia’s Coral Reefs From Blast Fishing

Artificial Reefs and Other Reef Rehab Programs are Costly Alternatives to Increased Marine Patrols and Law Enforcement (PRWeb Apr 29, 2010)
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AYSO and the National Recreation and Park Association Launch Soccer Partnership

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) have announced a national partnership to focus public awareness on the importance of play and its impact on health, wellness, environmental stewardship and youth development. (PRWeb Apr 29, 2010)
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Solarbuzz Hires Industry Specialist in Europe, Finlay Colville

Solarbuzz®, an international solar energy market research and consulting business, today announced that it has hired Finlay Colville to serve as a Senior Analyst. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2010)
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Competitive Web 2.0 Climate Race Begins for Students Worldwide

On May 5, 2010, 350.org will launch the Great Power Race, a clean energy competition between America, China and India. This web 2.0 race will reveal who can rise to the challenge of the climate crisis with the most, and the most creative, clean energy action. (PRWeb Apr 28, 2010)
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Houghton College Science Honors Students Hold “Car Rally” To Test Alternative Energy Vehicles on the Houghton College Quad

A year-long research process was put into practical application as Houghton College Science Honors students tested their alternative energy vehicles. Surrounded by classmates, faculty, staff and family members, the students had the opportunity to show off their car for spectators and give a quick overview of vehicle features to the gathered audience. (PRWeb Apr [...]

SonLight Power, Cincinnati-based International Missionary Organization, Receives Renewable Energy Development Award from the U.S. Embassy in Honduras

SonLight Power, Inc. (SLP) combines solar energy technology with volunteer work teams to provide electrical power to schools, medical clinics and orphanages without access to reliable electricity in developing nations. On April 22, 2010, the U.S. Embassy in Honduras recognized SLP for outstanding achievements in renewable energy development and promoting greater education and interest [...]

Morrison Hershfield Receives ANSI Accreditation as a Third Party Greenhouse Gas Verification Body

Morrison Hershfield Limited received accreditation as a 3rd Party Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Body from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The company is one of a select group of firms in North America accredited to provide verification for organization level GHG inventories for buildings and facilities, also recognized by The Climate Registry. [...]

Gold Recycling Company Announces New Updated Gold Fixing Prices Multiple Times a Day at the Website

Manhattan Gold & Silver announces that users will now be able to view updated Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium prices on its website. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2010)
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New Indianapolis Home Communities Take Green to a Whole New Level: Eco-friendly HouseWorks by Ryland Homes Now Available

Ryland Homes announces its environmentally-friendly HouseWorks new homes in its newest Indianapolis area communities (PRWeb Apr 27, 2010)
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Preparing New England for Climate Change: From National Policy to Local Action

Symposium will advocate the start of local-scale stormwater management system adaptation. (PRWeb Apr 27, 2010)
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Whitehall and AcornVac - A Safer, Water-Saving Hospital

Whitehall's patient care units combined with AcornVac vacuum plumbing reduce water consumption and bacteria levels in a hospital (PRWeb Apr 27, 2010)
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Seacrest Services Takes Property Management Green

Florida's leading property management company, announced its commitment to bringing green energy practices to the property management industry through its membership with the International Green Energy Council (IGEC). (PRWeb Apr 26, 2010)
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Berkeley Stanford CleanTech Conference presents Electric Car 2.0: Who Will Win The Race? (Innovation, Policy, and China)

The Berkeley-Stanford CleanTech Conference presents “Electric Car 2.0: Who Will Win The Race? (Innovation, Policy, and China)”. Three extraordinary panels will discuss new innovations in electric vehicle technology, the opportunities and challenges from China, and the policies that are transforming automobile industry. Dian M. Grueneich, Commissioner at the California Public Utilities Commission, will be delivering [...]

Westchester’s First Green Self Storage Facility Installs Solar Energy System

Thornwood Self Storage Center, the eco-friendly, 48,000-square-foot facility, added to its energy-saving features with the installation of a rooftop solar energy system. The 82 kilowatt (kW) system, consisting of 405 Suntech panels, was installed by Mercury Solar Systems, one of the leading solar integrators on the East Coast. (PRWeb Apr 26, 2010)
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Filtered Water Anywhere: Hydros Bottle Makes Tap Water Fresh for Anyone on the Go

Reusable Hydros Bottle Allows for Crisp, Fresh Filtered Water without the Waste or Cost (PRWeb Apr 26, 2010)
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Bureau Veritas Help Companies Quantify Their Environmental Impact and Address Corporate Social Responsibility Issues at the 9th Annual Responsible Business Summit

Bureau Veritas, the leading specialist in Quality, Health, Safety & Environment, Conformity and Supply Chain Risk Management, will be delivering keynotes on corporate social responsibilities issues and sustainability at the 9th Annual Responsible Business Summit, at the Novotel London West, on the 4th and 5th May 2010. The event, sponsored by Bureau Veritas, is one [...]

AcornVac Vacuum Plumbing Systems & Murdock Drinking Fountains a GreenSource of Inspiration

Murdock Classic Drinking Fountain and AcornVac Vacuum Plumbing System a part of GreenSource Cincinnati's LEED Gold Certified resource center (PRWeb Apr 25, 2010)
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International Desalination Association Announces Members of Environmental Task Force and Dates for Environmental Symposium

The International Desalination Association (IDA) announced that nine distinguished scientists have joined its Environmental Task Force to explore possible impacts of desalination in the Arabian Gulf and make recommendations to mitigate potential effects. IDA also announced the members of the Task Force’s Steering Committee as well as dates for the upcoming Environmental Symposium in Bahrain. [...]

ACE10 Discount Registration Rates Expire April 24

Coordinator of the first Earth Day will speak at the Opening Session (PRWeb Apr 22, 2010)
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Nature.org Nominated for Best Non-Profit Charitable Site in the 14th Annual Webby Awards

Fans Can Vote Online to Help The Nature Conservancy Win Internet's Top Honor (PRWeb Apr 22, 2010)
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Ninja Slug, Lungless Frog and World’s Largest Insect Among Recent Discoveries in Heart of Borneo

WWF Report Highlights Discoveries on World’s Third Largest Island and Pinpoints Urgent Need for Protection (PRWeb Apr 22, 2010)
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Syngenta joins Sustainability Consortium as Founding Member

- Announcement on Earth Day underscores role of natural resources in food production. Technologies that grow more from less improve eco-efficiency. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2010)
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Green Marketing Conference Sponsored By Good Housekeeping & The Daily Green in LEED-Gold Certified Hearst Tower

Good Housekeeping and The Daily Green.com will co-sponsor the 4th Annual Good And Green® - The Green Marketing Conference, Oct. 6 & 7, in its new location… the LEED-Gold Certified Hearst Tower, right in the heart of New York City. Good And Green® is attended by brand marketing teams and execs from leading companies including [...]

EnviroCitizen.org Founder Offers 3 Key Ways to Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day

EnviroCitizen.org (http://www.envirocitizen.org/) Founder Offers 3 Key Ways to Celebrate Earth Day, Every Day. EnviroCitizen.org, a recently launched website offering the most comprehensive array of eco-friendly products and services available anywhere, is a one of a kind resource designed to help consumers celebrate Earth Day everyday. This “green” website features everything from an Education Center that [...]

Omega Center for Sustainable Living ReceivesAIA/COTE 2010 Top Ten Green Projects Award

Landmark Achievement in Green Building Recognized with Industry’s Highest Award for Sustainable Design Excellence (PRWeb Apr 22, 2010)
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Peak Oil Addressed on TNETimes.com Earth Day Launch

Online Newspaper Dedicated to Bridging the Gap Between Science and Spirituality Will Feature Environmental Articles for Green Launch (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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Extech’s Earth Day Tools to Help You Go Green

Extech Instruments announces its annual Earth Day list of ingenious test tools to help you go green. In recognition of efforts around the world to celebrate Earth Day, Extech is spotlighting Extech meters and monitors that are specifically designed to help you reduce your energy consumption in a variety of ways. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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Party for the Planet™ at Zoos and Aquariums Nationwide

Largest Earth Day Party in North America (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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Performance Bicycle and Liberty Tire Recycling Mount Bike Tube Recycling Drive

Goal is to save tons of rubber from America’s landfills for reuse in playgrounds and other applications. Cyclists in select markets have the opportunity to donate used bike inner tubes and help the environment. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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Top Energy Industry Figures to Discuss Hot Topics at Bergen Energi Conference

International energy experts Bergen Energi will be outlining the future of the European energy markets at a major conference in Norway this spring. A number of leading industry speakers will be addressing the invite-only conference which is taking place in Bergen itself on the 19th and 20th May. (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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The Only U.S.D.A. Certified Skin Care Company that is an Organic Grower Strives for its First U.S.D.A. Certified Organic Product

Lily Organics is the first and only skin care company on earth to actually go through all the rigors of becoming a U.S.D.A. certified organic grower. "This is how quality skin care is created," states, Lily Morgan the company’s founder and head farm hand. "Quality is grown from the Earth in co-creation with [...]

Zion Oil Plans to Establish Zion Drilling in Israel

Zion's Founder and Chairman, John Brown, said today, "The signing of the MoU with AME marks a significant milestone in the life of Zion Oil & Gas. We are looking forward to establish Zion Drilling, Inc. as this will help us to drill as many wells as it takes, in order to recover the 'treasures [...]

Families Find Savings with Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Deals

Virginia Celebrates Parkway's 75th Anniversary with Year-Round Packages (PRWeb Apr 21, 2010)
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A Message From Mother Earth: ‘Enough Is Enough!’: Earth Day Art Collection Highlights Beauty, Richness, Peril For The Earth

“Earth Being Cleansed” leads off the Earth Day 2010 collection of signed, special-edition art prints at www.Satiama.com. Artist Lisa Ann Bonfiglio explains, “Our earth is undergoing a cleansing. From wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes, from floods to volcanoes, Mother Earth is shouting, ‘Enough is enough!’” The message is that it’s time for each of us [...]

Residential Landscape Architecture of Paul Maue Presented in New Web Gallery

After more than twenty years, samples from this outstanding body of work are available to the public for the first time. (PRWeb Apr 20, 2010)
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