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FDA REMAINS ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL ON THE DANGERS OF SUNSCREENS, BESIDES OTHER COSMETICS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
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CHICAGO, IL, August 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Since 1978, sunscreens have been regulated and labeled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the basis of their SPF (Skin Protection Factor). On August 23, 2007, the FDA proposed new regulations for more informative labeling of sunscreens. However, almost a year later, they still remain pending. In response to FDA’s inaction, and mounting concerns on the unreliability of the SPF, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wrote to the FDA on July 24 criticizing its failure to regulate the sunscreen industry, and prevent it from making “dangerously misleading claims” on the safety and effectiveness of its products.
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NATIONAL COATINGS PRODUCTS MEET NEW ASHRAE WALL AND ROOF INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
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CAMARILLO, CA, August 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) demonstrates continued responsiveness to the changing industry and consumer demands in the insulation marketplace.
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EMMA'S TREE-PLANTING INITIATIVE SURPASSES 10,000 TREES
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NASHVILLE, TN, August 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Emma[R], the email marketing and communications service, announced it has planted 10,000 trees so far in 2008, thanks to the success of its Five Trees program.
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HONDA FCX CLARITY FUEL CELL VEHICLE LEASE PROGRAM BEGINS WITH FIRST CUSTOMER DELIVERY
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TORRANCE, CA, July 28, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of Santa Monica, one of three dealerships in Southern California that are part of the first fuel cell vehicle dealership network. Yerxa and Ballester are the world’s first FCX Clarity customers and the first of approximately 200 customers who will lease the vehicle in the United States and Japan over the next three years, with the vast majority of vehicles being leased in Southern California.
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POST CARBON INSTITUTE RELEASES PLAN FOR AL GORE'S GENERATIONAL CHALLENGE TO REPOWER AMERICA
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SEBASTPOL, CA, July 25, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Post Carbon Institute today announced a comprehensive 10-point plan to achieve Vice President Al Gore’s goal of 100% renewable energy in 10 years:
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INTERTEK RELEASES SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY REPORT HIGHLIGHTING NEW ISSUES SHAPING THE FUTURE
OF ETHICAL SOURCING
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NEW YORK, NY, July 24, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Intertek Sustainability Solutions has announced the release of the Ethical Sourcing Report 2008, featuring in-depth articles that address a top-down and bottom-up view of key ethical sourcing issues, comprehensive reporting on industry trends and in depth perspectives from industry thought leaders whom recently exchanged views on opportunities for advancement with a broad cross section of stakeholders at the Ethical Sourcing Forum held March 2008 in New York City, U.S.A..
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HOFFA REJECTS ‘DRILLING OUR WAY OUT’ OF ENERGY CRISIS, DEMANDS LONG-TERM POLICY SOLUTIONS
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OAKLAND, CA, July 24, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said today that working Americans hard hit by rising gas prices and a collapsing economy demand a comprehensive long-term program focused on exploring and developing alternative sources of energy as a solution to the crisis facing our country.
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VAST MAJORITY OF AMERICANS BELIEVE PROTECTING WILDERNESS IS IMPORTANT
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WASHINGTON D.C., July 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Nearly nine in ten Americans believe that protecting public land as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System is important, according to a new Zogby International poll of 1039 likely voters across the country. These voters view as “very important” (57 percent) or “somewhat important” (30 percent) the protection of publicly owned land as wilderness, leaving it just as it is. The support cuts across political parties, regions, age groups, and ethnic and religious backgrounds. Twelve percent said it was not important to protect the nation’s wilderness.
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NEW WEBSITE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY REBATES AND INCENTIVES BY ZIP CODE
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Answering the need to save money and reduce carbon emissions when it comes to residential energy efficiency, the new website www.greenmadesimple.com presents the first comprehensive database for local, state and national incentives, rebates, and special offers on the Internet.
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NEWMONT SELECTED TO PARTNER WITH WAL-MART AND CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL IN RESPONSIBLE MINE-TO-MARKET JEWELRY INITIATIVE
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DENVER, CO, July 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) today announced its partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the world's largest jewelry retailer, and Conservation International for the launch of the Love, Earth(R) jewelry line. Sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Clubs and on Walmart.com, the new product line is the retailer's first completely traceable mine-to-market retail jewelry collection.
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ELEPHANTS AT RISK AGAIN
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/--
The illegal black market in ‘white gold’ seems ready to cause parts of Africa to run red with elephant blood once more after today’s decision by the Standing Committee of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) to approve China as a ‘trading partner’ for over 100 tonnes of stockpiled ivory from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Many conservationists and wildlife managers have been left stunned and appalled.
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ENXCO UNVEILS NATION'S LARGEST CUSTOMER-DRIVEN SOLAR SYSTEM
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SACRAMENTO, CA, July 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- enXco – an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, unveiled a 1.2 megawatt (dc) solar photovoltaic array near Sacramento, California today. enXco developed and built the photovoltaic (PV) system for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). enXco will sell the energy under a long-term contract to SMUD, who will deliver the electricity to customers signed up in the SolarShares Program.
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INNOVATIONS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR HYDROPOWER TO CUT CARBON EMISSIONS AND MEET RENEWABLE ENERGY NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SACRAMENTO: HYDROVISION 2008
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SACRAMENTO, CA, July 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Opportunities to capitalize on innovations allowing greater and more efficient use of hydropower – the largest source of renewable energy in the world – will be a key focus of HydroVision 2008, an international conference beginning today in Sacramento, Calif.
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11 YOUNG ECO-WARRIORS RECOGNIZED FOR REMARKABLE GLOBAL CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENTS
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA July 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- From California to Kenya, eleven young people have decided that the future of the earth just can’t wait until later. Whether it’s global warming or mountains of electronic waste in our landfills or air pollution from idling school buses, the eleven extraordinary 2008 winners of Action For Nature’s International Young Eco-Hero Awards are tackling some of the globe’s most urgent problems with kid power.
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NEW AIR QUALITY LAWS REQUIRE ONE-THIRD LESS AIR POLLUTION IN LONDON WITHIN 18 MONTHS
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LONDON, U.K., July 4, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- “Under new air quality laws, the United Kingdom (UK) must reduce air pollution near London’s busiest streets by over one-third in less than 18 months to approach World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines or face unlimited lump sum and daily fines from the European Court of Justice”, said Simon Birkett, Principal Contact for the Campaign for Clean Air in London. Birkett went on to say “This short timetable is due entirely to the government’s failure to comply with WHO guidelines or WHO-based air quality laws that have been around for nearly 10 years. These obligations can be met if long overdue action is taken now.”
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CONSERVATION PROGRAM CHANGES WOULD HELP WYOMING RANCHERS IMPROVE WILDLIFE HABITAT, KEEP SPECIES OFF ENDANGERED LIST
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BOULDER, CO, July 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A dozen species of native Wyoming birds might be kept off the endangered species list with some improvements to federal conservation programs that also would continue to help the state’s ranching economy. That’s the conclusion of a new study by a leading national conservation organization.
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SENATE TO CONSIDER MAJOR PUBLIC LANDS BILL
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WASHINGTON, D.C. June 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Senator Jeff Bingaman introduced a major lands bill, S. 3213, yesterday, before Congress began its July 4th recess. The Chairman’s package contains more than 90 titles, including more than a half dozen wilderness measures to protect over 900,000 acres of wild land in Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Virginia and West Virginia.
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OPENSRI TO LAUNCH THE FIRST COLLABORATIVE WEB PLATFORM ON SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENTS
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PARIS, FRANCE, June 26, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Intertek, the leading global provider of certification, Corporate Social Responsibility, quality and safety services to a wide range of global and local industries, today announced that OpenSRI has launched the first collaborative web platform on Socially Responsible Investments (SRI) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at www.opensri.com.
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4TH ANNUAL ETHICAL SOURCING FORUM EUROPE TO BE HELD AT THE TAPIS ROUGE IN PARIS OCTOBER 2
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NEW YORK, N.Y., June 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Intertek Sustainability Solutions has announced that it will host the 4th Annual Ethical Sourcing Forum on 2 October 2008 at the Tapis Rouge in Paris, France. This leadership forum will deliver new strategies and practices to address the latest social and environmental challenges facing global supply chain professionals and stakeholders.
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HONDA LAUNCHES AUTO-MAX RAILCAR FLEET: MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-RESPONSIBLE PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION WITH INDUSTRY-FIRST FLEET
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TORRANCE, CA, June 19, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Honda (http://www.honda.com) has fully deployed its fleet of Auto-Max® railcars, achieving a significant reduction in the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions associated with its automobile distribution activities in the United States. The 400-car fleet of more space-efficient Auto-Max railcars is the only such automaker-operated fleet in use in the United States. Including the Auto-Max fleet shipments, American Honda currently transports about 82 percent of its Honda and Acura automobiles across the country by rail, achieving the highest rail-shipping rate of any automaker.
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FIVE YEARS LATER, ROUGE REMAINS TOUCHSTONE FOR ‘GREEN’ PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD
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DEARBORN, MI, June 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- When Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Plant Manager Rob Webber looks out his office window at the facility’s “living” roof he sees a field of green where Canadian geese, mallard ducks and killdeer nest and raise offspring. Seeing wildlife flourish at the Rouge Center would have seemed farfetched five years ago.
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GREEN LOG HOME & LIFESTYLE AWARDS ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN WEB'S FIRST DEDICATED, ECO-SOCIAL AWARDS
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MERIDIAN, IDAHO, June 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Demonstrating the best ways to live green, a non-profit organization in Idaho believes it has found the award-winning formula to "building a healthier tomorrow one home at a time."
Over the past five months, the Green Log Home and Lifestyle Awards has tapped the power of Internet social media, from YouTube and social news to social networking and blogging, to nominate, educate and celebrate green products and services at their best.
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AMERICANS WARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES OF FOSSIL FUELS
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OMAHA, NB, June 11, 2008--/WORLD-WIRE/-- Most consumers do not believe the benefits of oil production are worth the cost to the environment. That’s the conclusion of a national survey commissioned by the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). Despite erroneous headlines reporting ethanol’s alleged negative impact on the environment, most Americans recognize fossil fuels as an environmental culprit.
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FORD, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN DEVELOP NEW MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE
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DEARBORN, MI, June 11, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company announced today that it is working with researchers, academia, and public and private companies to develop long-term strategies to confront growing transportation and personal mobility challenges in large and increasingly congested metropolitan areas.
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ARMENIA TREE PROJECT MICRO-ENTERPRISE PROGRAM RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL WINNER OF ENERGY GLOBE AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, June 11, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The backyard nursery micro-enterprise program being implemented by Armenia Tree Project (ATP) was selected as the National Winner for Armenia of the Energy Globe Awards, also known as the World Award for Sustainability. ATP representatives attended the awards ceremony on May 26 at the European Parliament, where the program was selected from among 853 projects from 109 nations.
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CLEARING THE AIR ON TEJON RANCH AND THE CALIFORNIA CONDOR
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TEJON RANCH, CA, June 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The following is a statement by Peter Bloom, a noted zoologist best known for directing the effort to capture all of the wild free-flying California condors between 1982 and 1987. Bloom recently led a distinguished team of condor experts in making recommendations for how the Tejon Ranch Company, which owns the largest contiguous private property in California, could protect the condor and its habitat.
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THREE WILDERNESS BILLS CLEARED BY U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TODAY
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WASHINGTON D.C., June 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Conservationists cheered House passage today of another three wilderness bills, and urged the Senate to take the measures up quickly. The bills, which passed by voice vote, will together protect for all Americans more than 320,000 acres of wild public land in California and New Mexico. From California’s iconic Joshua Trees and Giant Sequoias to New Mexico’s 1,000-foot-deep Canon Largo, more of our natural treasures will stay as they are for future generations, thanks to the action of Congress today.
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GREENEDGE KIDS LAUNCHES ONLINE CLOTHING BOUTIQUE
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SOLANA BEACH, CA, June 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- GreenEdge Kids is a brand-new online clothing boutique, specializing in boys’ and girls’ eco-fashion. GreenEdge Kids offers a site with easy-to-use navigation and shopping cart; a bright, modern, and fun feel that rivals those of childrenswear moguls; and a substantial selection of designer styles for boys and girls, sizes 2-12. GreenEdge Kids has selected established and emerging lines of eco-fashion designers for children’s clothes that meet the criteria of being both eco-friendly and stylish.
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APFABRICATIONS TAKES FINAL LEAP IN FABRICATION OF BIODIESEL PLANTS
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STUTTGART, AR, June 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- APFabrications of Stuttgart, Arkansas, has taken the final step toward self-sufficiency in its production of biodiesel facilities. After undergoing an extensive review process by the Boiler Inspector for the State of Arkansas and on-site joint reviews by a committee appointed by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the company has now become an ASME Certified Shop. APFabrications has been granted not only its Power Piping stamp, but also the ASME U Div. I stamp and the National Board’s “R” stamp.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL’S “MIRACLE ENERGY MACHINE” ARTICLE IN POPULAR SCIENCE MAGAZINE SELECTED FOR
“2008 BEST OF TECHNOLOGY WRITING”
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WILTON, CT, June 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, Award-winning Environment and Energy Company announced today that the lengthy article on Startech Environmental’s “Miracle Energy Machine,” written by Michael Behar and published in Popular Science (The Future Now) Magazine in 2007, has been selected by and will appear in the “2008 Best of Technology Writing” anthology.
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BIODIESEL – HOW DO WE PROCEED?
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STUTTGART, AR, June 5, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- As APInnovations enters its ninth year, its biodiesel division is witnessing the rebound of alternative fuels. As the price of petroleum reaches new highs, consumers are feeling the effects and they are calling for change. While Congress debates subsidies, the price of feedstock has skyrocketed and the U.S. remains dependant on foreign oil. Biodiesel is once again at center stage.
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OPPOSITION TO SHARK FISHING IN THE GREAT BARRIER REEF GROWS
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NEW YORK, N.Y., June 2, 2008--/WORLD-WIRE/-- Shark Savers announced today that it has launched a petition to harness growing international opposition against new proposals of the Queensland, Australia government to license shark fishing in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
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GLOBAL REPORT ON CLIMATE NEUTRALITY TO BE ISSUED BY UNITED NATIONS JUNE 5
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GLENCOE, IL, June 2, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Climate change is the defining issue of our times. Cutting greenhouse gas emissions is the answer. And a new United Nations publication – to be released on World Environment Day, June 5, 2008, at the Chicago Botanic Garden -- shows how various levels of society can work towards climate neutrality.
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NATIONAL COATINGS PROMOTES ENERGY EFFICIENCY AT WESTERN ROOFING EXPO IN LAS VEGAS
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CAMARILLO, CA, May 28, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) will showcase their industry- leading, energy-saving roof and wall foams together with their flagship AcryShield brand of innovative and highly reflective roof coatings.
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PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COATINGS CORPORATION ELECTED TO COOL ROOF RATING COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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CAMARILLO, CA May 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC) is proud to announce the election of Matt Kolb to the open Board of Director position at the Cool Roof Rating Council(CRRC).
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BIODIESEL VENTURE BRINGS ADDITIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY TO ARKANSAS
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CROSSETT, AR, May 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- AP Innovations, Inc of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a recognized leader in the design and installation of biodiesel facilities, recently completed the opening of its 13th biodiesel plant in the U.S. Designed, built and installed for Pinnacle BioFuels, this plant marks the second plant that AP Innovations has installed in Arkansas. With its experienced training teams, AP Innovations had the plant in full capacity production in less than 7 days with product meeting all ASTM specifications. “The plant currently uses animal fat as the feedstock, but is equipped to handle a variety of different feedstocks to insure its adaptability to changing conditions and feedstock prices” said Mike Shook, an owner of AP Innovations. AP Innovations designed all provided project management for all the balance of plant items in addition to the responsibility of installing the processor and commissioning of the plant.
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NEW EBOOK SELLER, ECOBRAIN.COM, DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF EBOOKS
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PEORIA, IL, May 23, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- EcoBrain.com, the #1 seller of eBooks about the environment and environmentally friendly living from hundreds of top publishers is, for the first time, drawing attention to the dramatic environmental benefits of eBooks. Much press has been given to the increased popularity of eBooks recently, but little has been said about the environmental benefits of eBooks. Research shows that eBooks are on par with reusable water bottles and grocery bags in terms of their ability to give consumers affordable, green buying alternatives. Paper manufacturing practices are among the 3rd largest polluters of air, land and water.
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BIOBASED™ 1701S EARNS GREENGUARD CERTIFICATION
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ROGERS, AR, May 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- BioBased® 1701s Insulation is the first spray polyurethane foam insulation to meet the stringent GREENGUARD Certification guidelines for indoor air quality.
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GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND RECOGNIZE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With the support of Governor Schwarzenegger and distinguished CEOs, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today launched its inaugural report “Innovations Review 2008: Making Green the New Business as Usual.” The report highlights the latest trends and best practices that demonstrate how environmental sustainability efforts are creating new markets, providing competitive advantages and saving companies millions of dollars. The report is a first of its kind, featuring business solutions that are replicable and ready for implementation across business sectors and industries today. [Editor’s note: Live event webcast at 10:30 a.m. PDT may be viewed at www.edf.org/InnovationsReview]
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ECO-FRIENDLY BATHROOM ACCESSORY HELPS REDUCE TOILET PAPER CONSUMPTION
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BOULDER CITY, NV, May 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With an estimated 20,000 sheets of toilet paper consumed per person per year in the United States, many environmental advocates are pushing for alternatives such as recycled paper and bidets to help curb toilet paper use. One such solution includes a unique personal rinse product that is designed to clean more efficiently than stand-alone bidets
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POWERMASTER CORPORATION SUES LILA YORK AND POWERMASTER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC
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DENVER, CO, May 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PowerMaster Corporation, a Colorado corporation (PowerMaster), recently sued Lila York and Powermaster Environmental Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (PEG). The lawsuit, filed in the Bexar County District Court, in San Antonio, Texas, includes claims for theft, conversion, trade secret misappropriation and tortious interference with business relations. The complaint alleges that, while working for PowerMaster, York misappropriated funds belonging to PowerMaster and certain intellectual property, including CAD drawings, manufacturing processes and other trade secrets related to the PowerMaster ReCyclone Mill.
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PETITION SEEKS A CANCER WARNING ON COSMETIC TALC PRODUCTS
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CHICAGO, IL, May 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A coalition of public health experts, medical doctors and consumers organizations is petitioning the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration for labels on talcum powder products warning that frequent use is linked to ovarian cancer.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CEO INTERVIEWED BY WALL STREET TRANSCRIPT
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WILTON, CT, May 13, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, Award-winning Environment and Energy Company today announced that the Company’s president and CEO, Joseph F. Longo, was interviewed by the Wall Street Transcript on April 18, 2008. The 2400-word Interview, lasting about 35 minutes, is now available. The Interview has wide exposure and can be seen in print on www.TWST.com.
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AFTER RECALL, WHICH FERTILIZER IS SAFE?
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SARASOTA, FL, May 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- After the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently ordered a national company to stop selling several fertilizers containing pesticides, consumers say they are confused about what products are both effective and environmentally preferred.
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FARM BILL CONFERENCE REPORT CALLED “MIXED BAG”
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WASHINGTON D.C., May 8, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The 2008 farm bill conference report appears to include important new investments in conservation, but will not do enough to meet the growing need to expand and improve conservation programs, or to reform our antiquated system of farm subsidies, according to Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).
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EPA MISUSING SCIENCE, JEOPARDIZING CHILDREN'S HEALTH, TESTIFIES EPA CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROTECTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER
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WASHINGTON D.C., May 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The senior leadership at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency “has repeatedly chosen to stray from the clear and science-based recommendations of expert advisory panels, public health organizations and advocates, and in some cases even its own career staff scientists, in order to make policies and decisions that fall short of adequately protecting children as well as the general public.”
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“STATE AND TRENDS OF THE CARBON MARKET 2008”
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COLOGNE, GERMANY, May 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The global carbon market grew to a whopping US$64 billion (€47 billion) in 2007, more than doubling over 2006, according to a new report from the World Bank highlighting the state and trends of the global carbon market. The European Union Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) also saw a doubling of both value and number of allowances transacted to the tune of US$50 billion (€37 billion).
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FORD EARNS AWARD FOR TURNING BROWNFIELD GREEN
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ALLEN PARK, MI May 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company's Fairlane Green retail and recreational development, today received the national Phoenix Award for excellence in brownfield development.
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INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL, LOCAL EXPERTS GATHER AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN FOR INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE FORUM
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GLENCOE, IL, May 1, 2003 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Thought leaders from government, corporations, and non-profit organizations will gather at the Chicago Botanic Garden on June 5th as part of the Garden’s first International Climate Change Forum, a day-long long examination of issues relating to climate change and global warming that is part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day celebration.
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HUNDREDS OF CARBON REDUCING IDEAS DISPLAYED AT CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN'S "KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION MARKETPLACE"
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GLENCOE, IL, May 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Homeowners interested in lowering electricity bills and gardeners interested in growing organic fruit and vegetables will find the Chicago Botanic Garden filled with these and hundreds of other carbon-reducing ideas at the Garden’s “Knowledge and Action” marketplace, June 5th. The activities are all part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) World Environment Day celebration, where visitors will find dozens of activities and displays underscoring the day-long event theme of “CO2, Kick the Habit! Towards a Low Carbon Economy.”
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NATIONAL COATINGS ANNOUNCES SUPPORT OF LOS ANGELES PRIVATE SECTOR GREEN BUILDING LAW
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CAMARILLO, CA, May 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces their comprehensive product offerings that help earn multiple LEED points for compliance with the recently signed Private Sector Green Building Plan by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa to help the city cut carbon emission by 80,000 tons by 2012. Villaraigosa stated that “the City of Los Angeles has the largest, most aggressive municipal green building plan of any large city in America. Now it’s time for green building to go private.”
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CERES RANKS FORD’S SUSTAINABILITY REPORT AMONG THE “BEST” IN THE WORLD
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BOSTON, MA, April 30, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- For the second time in five years, Ford Motor Company has won the award for “Best Sustainability Reporting” from the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (Ceres) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Ford previously earned the honor in 2004, and shares this year’s award with Timberland clothing company.
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AMAZON BESTSELLING BOOK “THE NOBLE WILDS” OFFERS A PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL APPROACH TO PRESERVE OUR BEAUTIFUL PLANET
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SAN JOSE, CA, April 30, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- “To preserve the environment is also to protect life, to protect ourselves, because we are all interrelated. Be it human, animals, tamed or untamed, wild or domestic, be it insects or tree or minerals even, because each of God’s creations has a purpose to exist in the grand design of the whole universe,” said Supreme Master Ching Hai, the author of the bestselling book “The Noble Wilds”. “It’s up to humanity to decide what they want and which direction they turn.”
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FIGHTING FOOD CRISIS AND CLIMATE CHANGE WITH KNIVES AND FORKS
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NEW YORK, N.Y. April 29, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- While skeptics continue to doubt scientists’ warnings on the urgency of global warming, for millions of people, it seems that doomsday has already arrived.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL TO HAVE THREE PLASMA CONVERTERS IN FORMER PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY FACILITY IN PUERTO RICO
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WILTON, CT, April 28, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, Award-winning Environment and Energy Company today announced today that the EnviroSafe Industrial Services Corporation of San Juan, Puerto Rico has expanded its original plans for its new recycling-facility and its location to now include its intention to install the three Plasma Converters Systems, purchased last year from the Company, in an existing, former pharmaceutical-industry-facility also located in Puerto Rico.
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THE CROWN ESTATE TO PURCHASE THE WORLD’S LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND TURBINE FROM CLIPPER WINDPOWER FOR DEPLOYMENT IN UK WATERS
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LONDON, U.K. April 25, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Clipper Windpower Plc (“Clipper”) and The Crown Estate are pleased to announce that The Crown Estate has signed an agreement to purchase Clipper’s prototype of the world's largest offshore wind turbine, http://www.clipperwind.com/pdf/MBE_Size.pdf Clipper’s 7.5MW MBE turbine, also referred to as the Britannia project.
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FIRST NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS SHOWS LACK OF RESOURCES, HEALTH CHALLENGE WHEN FACING CLIMATE CHANGE
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WASHINGTON D.C., April 24, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Climate change is a concern to most local public health directors but few have resources to tackle the problem, according to a national survey conducted by National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and George Mason University.
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THIS YEAR MAKE EARTH DAY, APRIL 22ND, A FAMILY AFFAIR
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WOODSTOCK, NY, April 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- This April 22nd marks the 38nd annual Earth Day, a national American and now global expression of public will bringing together environmental activists and the community at large, to foster respect for the planet and help create a sustainable society. Tom Kay and Marianne Schnall, co-founders of one of the oldest and largest environmental portals on the Internet, the EcoMall, (www.ecomall.com ), urge parents and educators to celebrate and appreciate the environment at a grassroots level with activities ranging from purchasing organic food staples to planning a community Earth Day event with the help of local schools.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL ANNOUNCES SUCCESSION PLAN
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WILTON CT, April 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, Award-winning Environment and Energy Company today announced the implementation of the Management Succession Plan unanimously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors at its recent meeting held on March 26, 2008.
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BICYCLE CITY TO PRESENT AT ECOCITY WORLD SUMMIT 2008
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Imagine living, working and playing in a place that is designed for people, animals and the earth. Visualize a place free of parking lots, strip malls, cookie-cutter homes, traffic jams – a place with less stress. Envision a place with the diversity of people and ideas common in cities, combined with the best of small towns. Does it feel like your community is designed more for cars than for you, your family or your pets? You aren’t alone. A March 2008 Poll commissioned by Bicycle City LLC and conducted by Harris Interactive® revealed that 65% of American adults were at least somewhat interested, and one in six were extremely or very interested, in living in Bicycle City.
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EARTH DAY, EVERY DAY: FORD REDUCES ITS GLOBAL MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT
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DEARBORN, MI, April 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Earth Day (April 22) is a time to reflect on what society is doing to address climate change and energy security, and a reminder that preserving the earth is the responsibility of all who use it. As part of Ford Motor Company’s commitment to do its part, the company is dramatically improving the efficiency of its manufacturing operations worldwide and increasing the use of renewable or “green” energy sources.
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IIEA AUTHOR AND BIOFUEL EXPERT DAVID BLUME FEATURED SPEAKER AT COMING RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCES IN NEW MEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND WISCONSIN
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SANTA CRUZ, CA, April 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The International Institute for Ecological Agriculture, (IIEA) announced today that its founder and current Executive Director, David Blume will be a featured speaker at a number of coming renewable energy conferences. Blume is a leading authority on ethanol production as well as a globally renowned consultant on renewable solutions for inexpensive, non-polluting energy and food production.
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CO-DIRECTORS SELECTED FOR 2010 WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE
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WASHINGTON D.C., April 18, 2998 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Rosina M. Bierbaum, currently professor and Dean at the University of Michigan and Marianne Fay, Lead Economist at the World Bank, have been chosen to co-lead the 2010 World Development Report (WDR) on climate change and developing countries, the World Bank announced today.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, AMERICAN RIVERS BACK EPA DECISION TO STOP CONSTRUCTION OF YAZOO PUMPS
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VICKSBURG, MS, April 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) and American Rivers experts testified in favor of blocking the Yazoo Backwater Area Project at a public hearing tonight, with EDF’s expert calling the planned pumping station “bad for fish and wildlife, bad for water quality, and a poor use of taxpayer dollars.”
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EARTH DAY FOCUSES ATTENTION ON HELPING CONSUMERS AND ORGANIZATIONS “GO GREEN”
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STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, April 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- This April 22nd, millions of people around the country and around the world will celebrate Earth Day. More than ever, the focus will be on ways that consumers and organizations can take practical steps to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve resources. One company, LetsGoGreen.biz, is offering a wide range of household products that will help do just that.
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BIOBASED INSULATION SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2008 USDA BIOPREFERREDSM SHOWCASE
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ROGERS, AR, April 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- BioBased Insulation is one of 20 bio-based product manufacturers that will be featured at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s BioPreferredSM Showcase April 21-24 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
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KINSHIP CONSERVATION FELLOWS ANNOUNCE 2008 COHORT REPRESENTING TEN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
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CHICAGO, IL, April 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Kinship Conservation Fellows announced today the selection of their seventh cohort of Fellows. Of the 18 Fellows, 8 come from the United States, while the others hail from Bangladesh, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Namibia, Nicaragua, and Russia. All will gather at Western Washington University’s Bellingham Campus from June 25th through July 25th, 2008 for an intensive and unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, interact on a one-to-one basis with an elite faculty, develop a project of importance to their work, and enjoy the fellowship of a dynamic learning community
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SERVICE EXPERTS TO GIVE AWAY 10,000 FREE PROGRAMMABLE THERMOSTATS IN EARTH DAY EDUCATION
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 DALLAS, TX, April 15, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- As the 38th annual Earth Day approaches, Service Experts Inc., North America’s largest indoor comfort service and installation company, will give away 10,000 programmable thermostats. Service Experts, an EPA/DOE ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner, has nearly 130 full-service heating and air conditioning locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN CHANGING CONSUMERS' LIVES AND BUYING HABITS
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 NEW YORK, N.Y., April 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Concern about the environment and global warming is not only influencing how consumers live their lives, but also impacting their buying habits.
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TOP CORPORATE AIR POLLUTERS NAMED
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 AMHERST, MA - April 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Researchers at the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at the University of Massachusetts today released the Toxic 100, an updated list of the top corporate air polluters in the United States.
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NEW RADIATION SUIT FILED AGAINST LOS ALAMOS LAB
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HOUSTON, TX, April 9, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Today Mr. Michael Howell, a partner from the law firm of Reich & Binstock, LLP of Houston, Texas, along with Mr. Phil Gaddy and Mr. David Jaramillo of the law firm Gaddy and Jaramillo, located in Albuquerque, NM, announced the filing of a landmark law suit by Dr. René Ryman of Illinois against The Regents of the University of California and the Zia Company for the releases of plutonium from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico...
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL PLASMA CONVERTER INSTALLATION FIRST IN POLAND AND FIRST IN EUROPE
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WILTON, CT, April 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: STHK), a fully reporting, internationally recognized Award-winning Environment and Energy company announced today that "waste2greenenergy (w2ge)," the Company's distributor for the United Kingdom and for the Republic of Poland, intends to install its first Plasma Converter System at a designated facility in Bytom, Poland to process ten-tons of industrial waste per day.
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MEMBERS, GROUPS PROTEST MISPLACED FARM BILL SPENDING PRIORITIES THAT PUT PROVEN CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AT RISK
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WASHINGTON, D.C., April 3, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Four leading farm bill reform advocates in the U.S. House of Representatives and two leading national conservation groups today formally objected to a proposal last week by farm bill negotiators to eliminate nearly $1 billion from conservation programs to provide more money for a permanent agricultural disaster assistance fund.
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FORD EARNS EPA AWARD FOR CONSERVING ENERGY
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DEARBORN, MI, April 3, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company's actions to reduce the amount of energy used to manufacture vehicles and support its U.S. operations have earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's coveted 2008 ENERGY STAR Award. A three-time ENERGY STAR Award winner, the 2008 award for Sustained Excellence recognizes Ford's continued leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through energy efficiency.
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BC GOVERNMENT FAILING TO PROTECT CANADIAN GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST
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 BELLA BELLA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada, April 2, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Two years after B.C. Premier Campbell announced a “historical land use agreement” that was intended to protect Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest, it remains unlegislated. Although the land use agreement was supposed to establish new conservancy boundaries, new large scale industrial proposals are planned within these same areas—leaving the world renowned Great Bear Rainforest under threat once again.
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RECESSION PROOF CLEANTECH INVESTING: THE RECYCLING INDUSTRY
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NEW YORK, N.Y., April 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Between record high oil prices, the volatile stock market and a recession, it's a tough time to be an investor. But there's a little known bright spot on the market that actually benefits from high oil prices - the Recycling Industry.
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HONDA AND KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL TEAM FOR GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP
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 TORRANCE, CA, April 2, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has partnered with Keep America Beautiful® for a fourth year as the Official Automobile Manufacturer of the Great American Cleanup™.
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GREEN PLANTS FOR GREEN BUILDING ISSUES 'EARTH DAY' CHALLENGE: ALLOW NATURE TO CLEANSE THE AIR AROUND YOU!
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 LOVELAND, OH, March 31, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The national non-profit educational group, Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) is challenging Earth Day 2008 to be just a little greener. They suggest that everyone pick a room or space (home or, if you're the boss, at work) and place one plant per every 100 Sq. feet by April 22nd (Earth Day); Keep them there for one full month.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ITS CARBONLESS POWER SYSTEM
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WILTON, CT, March 31, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp.(OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting, internationally recognized Award-winning Environment and Energy company, announced it plans today to produce and market its Carbonless Power System for “Green Electricity” in stationary facilities.
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CELEBRATE EARTH DAY WITH ECO-FRIENDLY CALIFORNIA WINE
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Earth Day 2008 will be celebrated on April 22. This year more Americans than ever will re-examine how their lifestyles and choices impact the environment. Global warming, greenhouse gases and carbon footprint have become household terms, and consumer groups, government agencies, and businesses are working on ways to preserve the land, air, water and other natural resources
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EPRI JOINS FORD-SCE ANALYSIS OF PLUG-IN HYBRIDS ON GRID
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PALO ALTO, CA, March 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PALO ALTO, CA, March 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Ford Motor Company today announced a three year agreement to develop and evaluate technical approaches for integrating plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the nation’s electric grid system, a key requirement to facilitate widespread adoption of the vehicles.
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OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY TEST PROVES BIOBASED-INSULATED HOME IS TIGHTER, MORE ENERGY-EFFICIENT THAN FIBERGLASS-INSULATED HOME
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ROGERS, AR, March 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- ROGERS, AR, March 27, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A recent test by Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Buildings Technology Center proves the effectiveness of BioBased Insulation in sealing a home’s building envelope and increasing its energy efficiency.
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AUDUBON AND TOYOTA ANNOUNCE FIVE-YEAR ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION ACTION AND GROW LEADERS OF TOMORROW
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 NEW YORK, NY, March 26, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The National Audubon Society and Toyota today launched TogetherGreen, a nationwide Audubon program to fund conservation projects, train environmental leaders, and offer volunteer opportunities to significantly benefit the environment.
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THE FDA STILL IGNORES THE LETHAL RISKS OF TALCUM POWDER
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CHICAGO, IL, March 24, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Up to 20 percent of U.S. pre-menopausal women regularly dust their genital area, sanitary pads or contraceptive diaphragms with cosmetic grade talcum powder.
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HYDROGEN ENGINE CENTER ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION
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ALGONA, IA, March 23, 2008, --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (OTC BB: HYEG - News), a developer and manufacturer of alternative - clean fuel internal combustion engines, engine controls and power generator systems, today announced a strategic alliance with Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK - News), an internationally-recognized environmental technology company based in Wilton, CT, to combine Hydrogen Engine Center’s alternative gas energy conversion technology and Startech’s Plasma Converter Processing technology.
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NEW SUSTAINABLE WEBSITE ASSISTS IN LANDFILL DIVERSION AND CONNECTS BUYERS AND SELLER OF REUSED AND RECLAIMED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
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 KANSAS CITY, MO, MARCH 20, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- PlanetReuse.com is the world's first global website that connects buyers and sellers of reused and reclaimed construction materials and equipment and allows them to purchase products with integrated shipping online. PlanetReuse.com launched on March 17th and is specifically catered to the contractor, architect, homeowner community and those looking for sustainable alternatives in building.
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"ULTIMATE GREEN OFFICE" UNVEILED AT DEVELOPGREEN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE CONFERENCE
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 GLENDALE, AZ March 18, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- NAIOP (National Association for Industrial and Office Properties) unveiled the “Ultimate Green Office” exhibit last week at its first annual DevelopGREEN: Sustainable Solutions for Commercial Real Estate conference held at the all-green Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa in Glendale, Ariz.
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FORD DELIVERS ULTRA-CLEAN HYDROGEN POWERED BUSES TO DETROIT METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
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DETROIT, MI, March 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company and U.S. Congressman John Dingell and the Wayne County Airport Authority today announced the delivery of two hydrogen-fueled Ford E-450 shuttle buses to be used for transporting airline passengers between terminals at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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EPA FINAL RULE TO CLEAN UP DIESEL POLLUTION FROM TRAINS, SHIPS STRONGER THAN PROPOSED RULE
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HOUSTON, TX, March 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In an announcement from the bustling Port of Houston, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized and improved upon its proposed emission standards to dramatically reduce harmful particulate pollution and smog-forming nitrogen oxides from the nation’s fleet of diesel locomotive engines, tugs, barges, ferries and recreational marine engines.
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WHITE HOUSE UNPRECEDENTED ACTION THREATENS NATION’S BEDROCK CLEAN AIR PROTECTIONS
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WASHINGTON D.C., March 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The White House today took the unprecedented step of overruling the chief of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in determining the nation’s ambient air quality standard for ground-level ozone (“smog”) under the Clean Air Act. In 1970, a bipartisan Congress entrusted EPA with protecting human health and welfare from air pollution by commanding that the nation set clean air standards based on science alone. The design of control strategies can and must take economics into account, but standards must be science-based.
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ALLEY CAT ALLIES EXPRESSES OUTRAGE AT IOWA TOWN’S “BOUNTY” ON OUTDOOR CATS
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BETHESDA, MD, MARCH 12, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Alley Cat Allies, the national advocate for stray and feral cats, today expressed outrage at program started by city officials in Randolph, Iowa to reduce the number of outdoor cats in the area by offering a $5 “bounty” to residents who trap a cat and bring it to a local veterinarian. All of the cats that are not subsequently “claimed” by owners are killed.
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WILL EUROPE BAN NEW MIRACLE ANTIAGING CREAM?
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TÄGERWILEN Switzerland, March 10, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Following the Norwegian Government's shock decision Friday, to ban the sale of Ethos Rejuvion, Peter Aldred, CEO of the Ethos Group of companies, is understandably concerned that the EU will now follow suit and ban the sale of Rejuvion all across Europe.
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IJNR ANNOUNCES THE 2008 GREAT WATERS INSTITUTE FOR JOURNALISM & NATURAL RESOURCES
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MADISON, WI, March 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- IJNR, the Institutes for Journalism & Natural Resources, is inviting applications for its Great Waters Institute, a nine-day journey in parts of Ontario, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York that will examine a wide variety of topics in the watersheds of Lake Erie, Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. This year’s fellowship will start and end in Windsor, Ontario. Although the expedition will focus predominantly on the Lake Erie watershed, the content of the program is designed to be relevant to journalists who work throughout the Great Lakes region and beyond.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL CORP REPORTS STRONG 2007 FINANCIALS AND ANNOUNCES STRONG OUTLOOK
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WILTON, CT. March 5, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp.
(OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting company and the internationally recognized,
Award-winning environment and energy company announced today that its 2007 Year End Report, filed on schedule with the SEC, shows Shareholders' Equity in excess of $4.4 million with approximately $11.6 million in Cash on Hand, along with Plasma Converter Sales Bookings of approximately $25 million.
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ENERGY INNOVATORS SHOWCASED IN NEW BOOK BY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND PRESIDENT FRED KRUPP
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WASHINGTON D.C., March 4, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- A groundbreaking new book, Earth: The Sequel – The Race to Reinvent Energy and Stop Global Warming, unveils an attainable vision for solving the greatest crisis of our time. In sharp contrast to books offering little beyond dire warnings and grim statistics about global warming, Earth: The Sequel maps the path to recovery.
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BIODIESEL VENTURE BRINGS ADDITIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLY TO TEXAS
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EULESS, TX, March 3, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- AP Innovations, Inc of Stuttgart, Arkansas, a recognized leader in the design and installation of biodiesel facilities, recently completed the opening of its twelfth biodiesel plant in the U.S. Designed, built and installed for Direct Fuels of Euless, Texas, this ten million-gallon biodiesel plant marks the second plant that AP Innovations has installed in Texas.
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COUNTY LAND CONSERVATION AWARDS ANNOUNCED
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WASHINGTON D.C., March 1, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) today announced five winning programs for the fourth annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards, which recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence on local land conservation and park creation initiatives by county leaders across America.
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ANIMAL PLANET’S JEFF CORWIN AND CLOROX LEAP INTO NEW DOCUMENTARY PROJECT ON FROG EXTINCTION
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SILVER SPRING, MD, February 29, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/--Animal Planet and Clorox have joined forces to focus worldwide attention on the deadly fungus that is destroying frogs and other amphibian populations around the world through a new multimedia project called THE VANISHING FROG. The film, produced by Discovery Studios, sends Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin on a worldwide mission that uncovers clues on the frog’s deadly plight while also unifying viewers with a common cause of environmental protection of wildlife resources. THE VANISHING FROG is slated to premiere this fall during Leap Year.
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ALLEY CAT ALLIES URGES ACTION TO SAVE THE CATS OF CAPE MAY
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CAPE MAY, N.J., February 26. 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The City of Cape May, N.J. has been pressured by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to abolish its successful 12-year-old Trap-Neuter-Return program for outdoor cats, despite resistance from the city’s mayor, several city council members and many residents.
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LOS ANGELES AIRPORT TO FUND LARGEST U.S. STUDY ON AIRPORT POLLUTION IMPACT ON LOCAL COMMUNITY
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LOS ANGELES, CA, February 25, 2008 The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners voted today to fund the largest study in the nation examining toxic sources of pollution attributable to airport operations and the impact on nearby communities. The vote authorized the hiring of an independent expert, Jacobs Consultancy, to conduct the $2.15 million study starting in June at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING COST-REDUCTION SERVICES
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PHOENIX, AZ, February 21, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Waste Savings, Inc. (WSI) is a national consulting firm dedicated to helping businesses and industries reduce their solid waste collection, disposal and recycling expenses. WSI is a unique company, providing business and industry expert advice on solid waste management, recycling and waste disposal issues.
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HONDA CIVIC GX NATURAL GAS CAR EARNS TOP SPOT ON ACEEE'S "GREENEST VEHICLES OF 2008" LIST FOR THE FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR
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TORRANCE, CA, February 19, 2008 --WORLD-WIRE/--Recognizing Honda’s application of fuel efficient and alternative fuel technologies, four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as the “greenest vehicles of 2008” with the Civic GX natural gas car taking the title of the greenest vehicle for the fifth consecutive year, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
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NEW WHITE APRICOT WEBSITE BRINGS ECO FRIENDLY AND SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS FASHION, BEAUTY AND LIFESTYLE CONSUMERS AND COMPANIES TOGETHER
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SANTA MONICA, CA, February 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Consumers and eco friendly/socially conscious companies now have a place to reach each other with the launch of White Apricot’s newly enhanced website and online newsletter, which feature all the latest news, trends and information, plus great discounts and exclusive offers.
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FIRST NORTH AMERICAN CARBON CREDITS EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
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SINGER ISLAND, FL, February 13, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/--The Global Green Hospitality Consortium (GGHC) has launched a Carbon Credits Exchange Program (CCEP) for the hospitality industry in North America. “So far 160 countries ratified the Kyoto agreement that set the global standards for Carbon Emission Reduction (CER).
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ARCTIC OIL LEASE SALE COULD SPELL DISASTER FOR POLAR BEARS, WWF SAYS
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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) condemns Lease Sale 193 by the Minerals Management Service (MMS) in Alaska on February 6 that opens nearly 30 million acres of the pristine Chukchi Sea to oil and gas activities, putting at risk the future of people, polar bears and the magnificent Arctic.
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PROTECT POLAR BEARS / DELAY OIL LEASES, WORLD WILDLIFE FUND SAYS
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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is alarmed that a decision to list the polar bear under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to protect the species and its fragile Arctic environment has been plagued with delays while an oil lease sale of nearly 30 million acres of the prime polar bear habitat in the Chukchi Sea is scheduled for February 6 in Alaska.
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HP INNOVATES "CLOSED LOOP" INKJET CARTRIDGE RECYCLING PROGRAM, GIVES PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES SECOND LIFE
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PALO ALTO, CA, January 30, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In an industry first, HP today announced it has developed an engineering breakthrough that enables the use of post-consumer recycled plastics in the production of new Original HP inkjet print cartridges.
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR PLANET DIVERSITY CONGRESS MAY 12-16 IN BONN, GERMANY
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BONN, Germany, January 28, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- In May the world will focus on issues of biodiversity when official negotiations of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety are held in Bonn. As the meetings open, the Planet Diversity World Congress on the Future of Food and Agriculture will celebrate the biological and cultural diversity of farming, gardening and food cultures with a public demonstration and festival on 12 May, followed by a three-day conference...
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COPPER KING MINING CORPORATION PREPARES TO GO GREEN
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT January 25, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Copper King Mining Corporation (Pink Sheets: CPRK) has set its sites on “going green” in its ore processing. The minerals which are mined in today’s world are the backbone of all industry and civilization. As the demand for copper, gold and silver increases worldwide, the natural concerns of the public turn to how these ores are processed.
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GLOBAL GREEN HOSPITALITY CONSORTIUM LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
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SINGER ISLAND, FL, January 24, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- The Global Green Hospitality Consortium (GGHC)was founded to provide the hospitality industry with the resources needed to implement sustainable standards and practices offered by various green associations, State, and federal programs such as EPA Green Partnership, Energy Star and US Green Building Council’s LEED certification.
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SAVE YOUR WORLD AND CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL SAVE 200,000 ACRES OF RAINFOREST
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PORTLAND, OR, January 23, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Save Your World™and Conservation International have achieved a significant milestone by saving 200,000 acres of rainforest in Guyana for one year.
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STARTECH ENVIRONMENTAL PLASMA CONVERTERS SELECTED BY THE DISPOSAL SERVICES AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED KINGDON'S MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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WILTON, CT, January 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Startech Environmental Corp. (OTC BB: STHK), a fully reporting and the internationally recognized Award-winning Environment and Energy Company, announced today that it has been selected by the Disposal Services Authority, of the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence, for its Waste Disposal and Sustainability presentations throughout UK.
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FORD ADDS FORD EXPEDITION, FORD E-SERIES VANS AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR TO ITS E-85 LINE-UP
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WASHINGTON, D.C., January 22, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company announced today it is adding three additional vehicles to its E-85 flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) line-up for the 2009 model year -- Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator full size sports utility vehicles and Ford E-Series full size van and wagon.
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PLANET GREEN ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIPS WITH LEADING NON-PROFIT ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
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SILVER SPRING, MD, January 17, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Planet Green, Discovery Communications' multiplatform environmental initiative, today announced partnerships with ten of the world’s leading non-profit environmental organizations and advocacy groups. Ashoka, Earth Pledge, Earthwatch Institute, Environmental Media Association, Global Green USA, Global Inheritance, National Wildlife Federation, Oceana, Ocean Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy will work with Discovery’s Planet Green on a broad range of activities and initiatives including grassroots community outreach, public affairs and content creation.
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BSI HOLDS ITS MOVING TOWARDS BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY FORUM
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RESTON, VA, January 16, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Bringing together leading experts from different aspects of sustainable management, the Moving Towards Business Sustainability Forum is a one-day executive event being held in Old Town Alexandria, VA on Wednesday February 6th, 2008.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT TO APPEAR ON FOOD NETWORK'S "UNWRAPPED"
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HONOR, MI, January 14, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Food For Thought, an organic foods company nestled in Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, will appear on the Food Network's "Unwrapped" program on: Monday, January 14, 2008 @ 9:00 p.m. (EST).
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AT 2008 INTERNATIONAL CES, GREEN PLUG PREVIEWS FIRST DIGITAL SOLUTION FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY DC POWER HUB
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LAS VEGAS, NV, January 8, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Amid overwhelming pre-CES response from the media and analyst communities, Green Plug (www.greenplug.us) -- the first developer of digital technology enabling real-time collaboration between electronic devices and their power sources -- yesterday began previews of the industry’s first environmentally-friendly DC power hub at 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show.
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WHAT'S THE NEW GREEN IN 2008?
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STERLING, VA, January 7, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), the nation’s leading provider of extended service plans and buyer protection programs for consumer products, today announced the launch of ecoNEW®—a new trade-in and recycling service that helps consumers get rid of their older, unwanted electronics while at the same time providing them with an easy-to-use, environmental solution for e-waste recycling.
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ALLGREEN GROUP LLC LAUNCHES ALLGREEN MAGAZINE (CT EDITION) AND ALLGREEN.COM
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HARTFORD, CT, January 3, 2008 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- AllGreen Group LLC, a new environmentally focused media, event and marketplace company, announced the launch of AllGreen Magazine (CT Edition), and the beta version of its informative Web site, AllGreen.com.
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NEW BOOK TEACHES CHILDREN HOW TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT WITH CREATIVE, FUN CHARACTERS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
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CHICAGO, IL, December 11, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Learning how to make a positive impact on the environment isn’t just for adults. But teaching children how to help the environment just became a lot easier - and more fun - with the release of a new children’s book, "It's Easy Being Green." In the book, author Andra Rozentals uses colorful illustrations to demonstrate the simple steps that children can take to make a positive impact on their environment.
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THREE THIEVES’ NEW ECO-FRIENDLY WINE PACKAGING STEALS THE SPOTLIGHT
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ST HELENA, CA, December 7, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/--Five years ago Three Thieves became known as the innovative trailblazers in the wine industry by being the first to introduce eco-friendly Tetra Pak aseptic packaging for its high-quality, smartly priced California wines.
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EAST MET WEST EARLIER: ANCIENT CHINESE WHEAT TELLS THE TALE
MENAI, NSW, Australia, December 5, 2007--/WORLD-WIRE/-- Wheat grains nearly 5,000 years old found at a Chinese archaeological site two years ago have revealed that western man traveled, brought new agriculture and settled in China much earlier than previously thought, in fact by 2,500 years.
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SEA SHEPHERD TO RENAME ITS WHALE DEFENDING SHIP THE STEVE IRWIN
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, December 5, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Terri Irwin has granted the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society permission to rename its ship currently known as Robert Hunter in honor of her late husband, Steve Irwin. Captain Paul Watson, founder and president of Sea Shepherd and Terri Irwin officially announced the new name for the ship Steve Irwin at a press conference at 12:00 on December 5th at Victoria Docklands in Melbourne, Australia.
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IT'S EASY BEING GREEN THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AT THE ECOMALL
WOODSTOCK, N.Y. December 5, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- With the distressing state of the environment on people's minds this year, they are thinking more than ever about the environmental impact of their gift choices.
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NEW INTERACTIVE WEBSITE OFFERS BALANCED VIEW OF INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
BOSTON; DURHAM, NC; HANOVER, NH, December 3, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Have you ever wanted to see a picture of the largest polluter in the United States, find out what’s in that smoke from the company down the street, or learn more about what companies near you are doing to protect the environment?
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FORD DELIVERS FIRST ESCAPE PLUG-IN HYBRID TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
ANAHEIM, CA, December 3, 2007 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Ford Motor Company’s first demonstration Escape Plug-In Hybrid is ready to roll on California roads. Ford today delivered the first of 20 research PHEVs to Southern California Edison to begin road testing as part of a unique |
