PRWeb: Environment http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Environment from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Green Global Headquarters Opens on the Bronx Zoo Campus http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3260054.htm Designed by FXFOWLE Architects, the new 40,000-sf Center for Global Conservation is a powerful statement of conservation through architecture. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> The Windfall Fund Announces Launch of New Website and Fundraising Effort http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009-11/thewindfallfund/prweb3225344.htm The Windfall Fund, a new 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, announces the launch of its website and fundraising efforts. The Windfall Fund was founded to empower individuals from all economic backgrounds to leave a lasting impact on society. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> First Public Showing of Innovative Waste-to-Energy Process http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3262934.htm California waste-to-energy firm claims first place in speed, environmental purity, carbon sequesteration, smallest footprint, salable pure gas, byproducts, and return on invested dollar. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> New Report: Bhopal Children Poisoned by Toxic Water Supply http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3275524.htm Innocent people are suffering the appalling effects of a poisoned water supply, 25 years after the worlds worst ever industrial disaster at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India - a report out today confirms. The Bhopal Medical Appeal Water Report shows alarmingly high levels of carcinogens and toxins in the drinking water that especially affects babies and children in the womb. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Unique Safety Milestone Celebrated by Colonial Pipeline http://www.prweb.com/releases/Colonial_Pipeline_Safety/Pipeline_Safety/prweb3279674.htm Colonial Pipeline is celebrating a milestone of 10 million hours of employees working without a lost work-time injury. This safety milestone represents over 7 years of employees working safely. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Landscape Architectural Firm’s Future Growth is Strong and Enhanced with Value-Added Change http://www.prweb.com/releases/LEED/Mission_Landscape_Company/prweb3273524.htm Landarcwest, a Mission Landscape Company’s strategic growth plans include expanded resources and a name change. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Reducing Carbon Footprint -- Baby Buds Introduces Eco-Friendly Baby Toys http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3274274.htm Concerned about the environment, Australia’s leading baby gift online store recently announced its commitment to help reduce its carbon footprint and assist in the prevention of global pollution. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> New Online Store Answers Increasing Demand for Socially Responsible Natural & Organic Beauty Care with Proven results http://www.prweb.com/releases/12-2009/organic-beauty-care/prweb3275014.htm Nature’s Basin announces the launch of its retail store at http://www.naturesbasin.com. The website sells socially responsible natural and organic facial care, skin care, hair care, bath & body care, baby care, and related items. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Association of Zoos and Aquariums Announces Conservation Endowment Fund Grants http://www.prweb.com/releases/AZA/CEF_grants/prweb3279864.htm The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced that the AZA Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) has awarded $170,000 to nine wildlife conservation initiatives. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Luxury Moving and Storage Business Goes Green http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3281144.htm Acclaimed Movers & Storage, a leading provider of luxury moving and storage services, has gone "Green." This commitment is not common in the moving industry, and Acclaimed Movers & Storage’s dedication to the environment demonstrates an eco-friendly solution for moving and storage. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> CFO 911 Solutions Opens Office in Silicon Valley http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3281424.htm Anthony LaPine has joined forces with CFO 911 Solutions to establish a presence in Northern California’s regional center for innovation. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Robert Peck to Speak at Ecobuild America® on Green Conversions of Federal Buildings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3283334.htm Robert A. Peck, Commissioner of the Public Buildings Service of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), will present a keynote address “GSA: Green Pioneer, Green Proving Ground” at Ecobuild America® on Wednesday, December 9th at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says The Knauf Tianjin Drywall Deadline of 12-2-09 Is Here http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3273394.htm The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"it's absolutely imperative, that homeowners who have a specific type of drywall, called Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, in their new homes, built since 2004, get identified by December 2nd 2009, because of a US Federal Court ruling." The group is saying, "because of this court ruling, it is critically important that we get the word out, to any US homeowner, who has a specific type of Chinese Drywall in their home, known as Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin." There is a big catch. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,"the catch is, all homeowners with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin drywall in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, or any other state have to be identified before December 2nd 2009, or the homeowner may be out of luck." For more information homeowners who live in a home with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (Drywall) should call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.com (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> WorkScapes at Newport Beach Invites Office-Park Tenants to Next, Free Go-Green Workshop http://www.prweb.com/releases/WorkScapes/Newport_Beach/prweb3250314.htm Date Set for Wednesday, December 2 at Noon at 20371 Irvine Avenue, Suite A-170 (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Sustainability School Opens Downtown Berkeley Campus to Meet Growing Demand for Holistic Living and Permaculture Classes http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3272504.htm People who have had a hard time finding educational opportunities on issues of permaculture, non-violent communication and other aspects of sustainable living will now be able to attend classes at the newly opened campus of Common Circle Education in downtown Berkeley. Located at 2130 Center Street in Downtown Berkeley, the Berkeley Campus of Common Circle Education offers over 200 classes every month in permaculture, yoga, compassionate communication and meditation. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Diamonds, Pearls, and Car Paint from Tamra Gentry http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3274084.htm Playful, Elegant and Eco-Friendly Fordite Jewelry Collection Unveiled (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> TRC Announces the E3 Network Corporation http://www.prweb.com/releases/TRC/E3/prweb3277894.htm “E3 to provide and distribute Cleantech, Alternative energy and Sustainable Products and Services” (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Stop Smoking Cigarette with Electronic Cigarette (E-Cig), Today You Can Quit Smoking Too http://www.prweb.com/releases/How-to-Stop-Smoking/electronic-cigarette/prweb2882574.htm Smoking is on the rise in the developing world but falling in developed nations. It can be a hard commitment to stop smoking cigarette, but the recent report says that electronic cigarette (E-Cig) can actually help people quit smoking cigarette. http://www.ElectronicCigarette123.com is a site designated to help heavy smokers cut down on their cigarette while smoking cigarette. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Introducing New Mid-sized Recycled Rubber Fitness Flooring http://www.prweb.com/releases/recycled-rubber/fitness-flooring/prweb3255384.htm Top rated clubs, universities and other users that demand the very best have made RB Rubber (www.rbrubber.com) Fitness Flooring a standard in the industry. RB Rubber announced today its new 8mm thick rubber flooring product for fitness facilities. This environmentally friendly flooring combines outstanding appearance, durability, ease of installation and carefree maintenance. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Kentico Sotware Plants Trees for Bugs Found by Clients http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3268694.htm Kentico Software (http://www.kentico.com), the Web content management system vendor, kept its promise to plant a tree for every bug found in the latest version of Kentico CMS for ASP.NET as well as to fix all reported bugs within 7 days. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Envirofone.com: Brits Use Dirty Tricks to Save the Planet http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3269134.htm Turning your underwear inside out to get another day’s use and an entire family sharing one bath of water are just a couple of ways us Brits are trying to save the planet. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Easy Green Solutions: Switch to Permanent, Washable Electrostatic Furnace Filters http://www.prweb.com/releases/environment/green/prweb3271494.htm NeverBuyAnotherFilter.com is launching a campaign to educate cosumers about the problem disposable air filters create on the environment. Approximately 100 million American households throw away disposable air filters on a regular basis. These filters are made from non-biodegradable spun fiberglass and are clogging up our landfills. Switching to permanent, washable, electrostatic filters provide benefits to the consumer and the environment. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Crews Begin Hanging Panels on Largest Solar Array in Martin County http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3272034.htm Crews from Abundant Energy Inc. began hanging solar panels on the largest privately owned solar panel array in Martin County and quite possibly the largest to date in all of South Florida. The solar energy array will be used to power most of the privately owned office spaces in the Sawgrass Business Park on Indian Street in Stuart, FL in order to attract quality tenants who will benefit from working in a green office complex and potentially have zero a energy bill. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Hiroshi Development, LLC Closes Initial $300 Million to Fund Renewable Energy and Technology Projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/Hiroshi_Development/renewable_energy/prweb3273204.htm Hiroshi Development, LLC (HD), a company structured to develop and operate renewable energy assets, today announced an initial close of $300 million as part of its plan to raise a total of $600 million in financing by the start of 2011. Initial investors include QCF and several other investors. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Clipper Announces Sale of 170 Megawatts of Liberty Wind Turbines and its Maryland Project to Constellation Energy http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3275134.htm Clipper Windpower, Inc., and its subsidiary, Clipper Windpower Development Company, collectively (“Clipper”), today announced the sale of 70 megawatts (MW) of its Liberty 2.5 MW wind turbines and its Maryland-based Criterion project development to Constellation Holdings, Inc.(“Constellation”), a subsidiary of Constellation Energy, Inc. a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Maryland. The development, slated for construction in 2010, is expected to become Maryland’s first wind energy project. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> First Line of Defense for H1N1 Flu is the Phone http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3271984.htm “The viral nature of the H1N1 flu strain should be cause for greater use of the phone as the public’s first line of defense to reduce spread of infection,” notes Dr. Steven Marcus, Executive Medical Director of the New Jersey Poison Information & Education System (NJPIES). New Jersey residents can call trained medical professionals at the NJPIES hotline (1-800-222-1222) to get information about various flu strain symptoms, prevention measures, as well as treatments and proper dosages. www.njpies.org (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> RadonAway and AccuStar Labs Receive ALA Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3255634.htm Two Spruce Environmental Technologies companies, RadonAway and AccuStar Labs, were recognized as “advocates of the effort to prevent radon-induced lung cancer through risk reduction” at the annual awards dinner and fundraiser hosted by the American Lung Association’s New England Chapter. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says it's Urgent All Homeowners with Knauf Drywall- Tianjin be Identified Before 12-2-09 Deadline http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3272464.htm The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says,"it's urgent that homeowners who have a specific type of drywall, called Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, in their new homes, built since 2004, get identified because of a US Federal Court ruling." The group is saying, "because of this court ruling, it is critically important that we get the word out, to any US homeowner, who has a specific type of Chinese Drywall in their home, known as Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin." There is a big catch. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying,"the catch is, all homeowners with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin drywall in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Georgia, or any other state have to be identified before December 2nd 2009, or the homeowner may be out of luck." For more information homeowners who live in a home with Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin (Drywall) should call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.com (PRWeb Nov 29, 2009)

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]]> Home Sellers Now Have Help to Report on Their Property’s Environmental Credentials http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3268764.htm Australia's Queensland government has intorduced new laws requiring home sellers to prepare a sustainability declaration before marketing their home for sale. The complexity of the sustainability declaration has meant sellers and agents are left confused and scared, potentially facing fines of up to $10,000. The team at Sustainability Reports have reviewed the new legislation and can now help home sellers complete the Sustainability Declaration. More Information is available from www.sustainabilityreports.com.au. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2009)

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]]> Preliminary Climate and Sea Level Changes for Vanuatu Through the Application of SimCLIM http://www.prweb.com/releases/Climate_Changes/Sea_Level_Changes/prweb3267604.htm The Vanuatu National Advisory Committee on Climate Change (NACCC) through its Second National Communication (SNC) Project in collaboration with the Vanuatu Meteorological Services and CLIMsystems Ltd. of New Zealand have generated preliminary climate change and sea level rise results that will form the background for the country’s SNC reporting to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). (PRWeb Nov 28, 2009)

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]]> Smarter, Safer, Greener House Contest Takes Center Stage http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3264064.htm DaVinci Quest selects City of Longmont as Host City; awaits approval of City Council to conduct international innovation competition to renovate homes to make them more environmentally friendly, more intelligent and safer to live in. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009)

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]]> Green Sproutlets Launches Retro-Polka Collection – First Line of Stylish Bamboo Kids’ Apparel http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/GSNov/prweb3261234.htm Green Sproutlets, a web-based hip, contemporary, eco-friendly children’s clothing company announces their first collection called “Retro-Polka” Collection. (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009)

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]]> DonorSnap Announces New OnLine Donor Management Software for Nonprofits http://www.prweb.com/releases/fundraising-software/donor-management/prweb3262284.htm DonorSnaps new web based nonprofit contact management tool offers the key functions offered by other leading online products at a fraction of the cost. This tool now makes donor management available to virtually all non profits (PRWeb Nov 27, 2009)

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]]> The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says Urgent Do You Have Knauf Tianjin Drywall -- There is a Deadline Of 12-2-09 to Know Who You Are http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3263434.htm The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is urging any US homeowner in Florida, Louisiana, Virginia, Alabama, Southeast Texas (Houston-Austin), Mississippi, and other states, who have a specific type of drywall to called Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin to get identified, before the looming December 2nd, Federal Court imposed deadline. The group says, "we are working the entire holiday weekend to make sure we do every thing possible, before this deadline comes, and goes. There is still time, but homeowners who have Knauf Tianjin drywall have to get identified now." For more information please call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Being Green is Good – Innovative New Hot Tub Designs from Bullfrog Spas Use Less Energy http://www.prweb.com/releases/bullfrog_spas/green_hot_tubs/prweb3240004.htm Hot tub designs by Bullfrog Spas achieve award-winning energy efficiency while maintaining industry-leading function and health benefits. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Cooking Clubs Make Holiday Baking Simple http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3258224.htm Sam’s Club, the warehouse club known to serve food service professionals year-round, has more than the baking basics of flour, sugar and butter. Launches Facebook site for cooking clubs to connect and share. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> WWF Reacts to Announcement that President Obama Will Attend UNFCCC Talks in Copenhagen http://www.prweb.com/releases/World_Wildlife_Fund/Climate_Change_Talks/prweb3261194.htm The following statement was issued today by World Wildlife Fund’s 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 7-18. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Rare Photo of Three Amur Leopards Offers Hope for World's Most Endangered Cat http://www.prweb.com/releases/WWF/Amur_Leopard/prweb3262564.htm Three Individuals Represent Almost 10 Percent of Population (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Crescent Point Energy chooses KMI’s EHS Software Suite http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3258904.htm Crescent Point Energy Corp chooses KMI’s EHS Software Suite including Incident Management, Audit & Inspection, Compliance Management, Corrective Action, and Reporting & Dashboard modules. (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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]]> Ex-Im Bank Approves Debt Financing For Clipper's Liberty Wind Turbines http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3265814.htm Clipper Windpower today announced that the first Clipper Liberty wind turbines to be installed internationally have been backed by an $80.66 million project financing loan by the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank). The transaction also marks Ex-Im Bank’s first project financing for wind power. The project owner is Electrica del Valle de Mexico, a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles (“EDF EN”). (PRWeb Nov 26, 2009)

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