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    Best Selling Photography Book ‘The Natural World’ is a Quiet Call to Action as the Earth Battles Global Warming

    Thu, 08 May 2008 12:46:13 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    OMAHA, Neb. — Wondrous and enchanting yet fragile and at risk, “The Natural World” (ISBN: 978-189031042-4), as seen through the eyes of celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen, chronicles ten distinct ecosystems that serve as islands of refuge not only for Earth’s diversity of life but for the human spirit as well. The man American [...]

    Visionsoft Improves Carbon Footprint and Saves the Green

    Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:46:58 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. — Soaring gas prices, a looming recession, and higher energy bills all add more pressure to businesses to effectively make money. However, Visionsoft is doing their part to help these businesses to save energy while positively affecting their bottom line.

    Ancient Petroglyph May be Key to Santa Claus Legend

    Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:41:22 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    PRICE, Utah — This year, Santa can’t wait for Christmas. A small, but dedicated group of rock art preservationists in Utah - the Nine Mile Canyon Coalition and their allies - are fighting to preserve what may be the original Santa Claus. Nine Mile Canyon: Located high on the side of a sheer cliff in a rugged place in central Utah is an ancient petroglyph that dates back over 1,000 years.

    Executive Recycling Ready to Help Recover Analog TVs Headed for the Scrap Heap

    Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:36:20 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    DENVER, Colo. — Executive Recycling, Inc., facing the challenge of a glut of TVs soon to be on the market, announces that they are ready for action. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently mandated that all TV transmission be digital by February 19, 2009 - so what’s the problem? The problem is that there are approximately 250 million analog TVs in the U.S. that are not equipped for digital.

    AERC Bolsters Com-Cycle’s HIPAA Data Compliance Services with Acquisition

    Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:31:30 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    FLANDERS, N.J. — AERC.com, Inc., the nation’s leading full-service secure data management and recycling company, announces the expansion of its secure data destruction and disposal operations as a result of assets acquired Monday, January 7, from DynTek, a leading technology services provider.

    Jewelry Manufacturer Recognized as Environmentally Conscious

    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:43:25 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Relios Jewelry, a company nationally recognized for its customer focus, merchandising teamwork, innovation, and operational excellence, now has more accolades to boast - this time in the arena of “Good Environmental Practices.” The Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Department’s Pollution Prevention Staff has awarded America’s largest manufacturer of authentic American-made jewelry with not one but two prestigious honors.

    Managing Water During the Drought - Think Before You Flush

    Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:16:40 -0800 PST
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    NEWCOMERSTOWN, Ohio — There are many ways to conserve your valuable water supplies. Now could be the time to take a closer look at your toilet system, says BioLet USA, Inc. With the extreme low levels of rainfall and the already low water tables, many homeowners and residents of drought affected states are concerned with the growing drought conditions and the effects it will have on their daily lives.

    Nation’s First Certified Green Fast-Casual Restaurant is Boston’s Grille Zone

    Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:30:16 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    BOSTON, Mass. — Boston’s Grille Zone is the first fast-casual restaurant in the nation to be certified green by the Green Restaurant Association. The Boston restaurant, which opened in June of 2007, is the first of several locations. Founders Ben Prentice and Barry Baker are currently entertaining investor inquiries to support plans for four additional locations in Boston and five in Albany over the next five years.

    Harvey Coachworks Offers Eco Friendly All-Electric ‘BugE’ Commuter Vehicle

    Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:54:09 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    Harvey CoachworksKNOXVILLE, Md. — The continually rising price of gasoline has many people looking for preventative medicine for that ever growing ailment. One area where they are seeking to find relief from the pain at the pump is in their daily commute. For many commuters the all-new “BugE” Personal Electric Transport from Harvey Coachworks may be just what the doctor ordered.

    Children’s Book Series Teaches Kids How to Keep the Environment Clean

    Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:45:46 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    GREENWICH, Conn. — Written by author James Martin II, “William is Going Green” (ISBN 978-0-9799465-1-6) is an 860 word children’s book introducing William the Garbage Truck, a kelly green eco-friendly cartoon character determined to make the planet a safer and cleaner place to live. William often rhymes when he speaks.

    Eco Capital and Green Oil Technologies Introduce Next Generation Gasification Technology to U.S. Markets

    Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:42:42 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Eco Capital and Invest, Inc. of Michigan City, Indiana and Green Oil Technologies of Denver, Colorado have made next generation gasification systems available to the North American markets, using the patented German Technology called KUG Thermolysis. Gasification plants convert many types of waste products into gas and electricity cleanly and efficiently.

    Super Premium Jaguar Vodka Slows Global Warming with Every Drink

    Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:28:06 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Jaguar VodkaST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — “Saving the Wild Jaguar & Rainforest.” Prestige Imports originally purchased 2,500,000 sq. ft. of Pristine Amazon Rainforest and recently formed an alliance with the Rain Trust Foundation to preserve even more Rainforest in our designated Jaguar Vodka reserve. Each drink and bottle purchased increases the size of the Jaguar Vodka reserve.

    Sedona Arizona Citizens Fight to Save Starry Skies

    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:52:20 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    SEDONA, Ariz. — Over two hundred Sedona citizens overflowed City Hall Chambers on August 15, to plead with City Council members and the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to preserve their renowned dark and starry skies. Led by Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc. (KSB), a local conservation organization, Sedona residents enlightened their leaders on alternatives to putting up 76 sodium light poles that would add to global warming and cancer, while turning this magnificent town into a Las Vegas strip, according to Native Voices Foundation co-chair, Olympian Suzy Chaffee.

    Native American Olympic Sponsor Wins World Clean Energy Courage Award

    Tue, 03 Jul 2007 20:19:27 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Patrick Spears and Bob GoughBASIL, Switzerland — “At the first World Clean Energy Awards in Basel’s Congress Center, Intertribal COUP’s NativeEnergy, a partnership of 12 Great Plains Tribes, was honored as ‘one of the world’s premier projects promoting large-scale use of renewable energies,’” according to Native Voices Foundation’s Tex Hall, former President of the National Congress of American Indians.

    Sedona Becoming Hope for Generations: You Don’t Have to Buy a Hybrid to Make a Difference

    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:51:14 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Green SedonaSEDONA, Ariz. — America’s Red Rock Cathedral is becoming a Green Model of Hope for Earth’s children. “To keep Sedona healthy and enhance global cooling, our community is taking bold measures,” said Green Sedona founder Matthew Turner, a 34 year old environmental scientist. “Turner offers simple natural solutions which raise the green bar for his Generation X, plus Y and Z,” said Suzy “Chapstick” Chaffee, co-chairman of the partnering Native Voices Foundation.

    Senators, Environmentalists, Forestry Experts from Across the Nation Share Groundbreaking Input on Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests

    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:46:35 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    BILOXI, Miss. — The National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) hosted a groundbreaking public forum in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 6, 2007 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. ‘We gathered more than 40 experts and ordinary citizens from around the country to share ideas, best practices and first-person accounts about flooding in New Jersey, Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf region, ice storms in the Midwest, and other storm events.’

    Think Energy Assists the State of Wisconsin in Achieving Clean Energy Goals

    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:43:50 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    Think Energy IncTAKOMA PARK, Md. — Think Energy, a renewable energy consulting firm, congratulates the State of Wisconsin on the release of a request for proposals for a long-term renewable energy purchase. Through a joint effort with the Responsible Purchasing Network at the Center for a New American Dream, Think Energy helped the State of Wisconsin draft a request for proposals.

    Kedron Corporation Discovers a New Energy Source that is Extremely Inexpensive, Abundant and Pollution-Free

    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:04:48 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    Dr. Kenneth KozekaFAIRVIEW, Tenn. — Our dire need for a new source of inexpensive, pollution-free energy to free us from our dependency on foreign oil may have been met by a scientist in Tennessee. A new extremely inexpensive, pollution-free source of electricity has been discovered and is now being considered by major international corporations. This new technology produces electricity without chemical reactions, combustion or pollution.

    Arctic Elders Invite All to Join ‘Mother of All Earth Prayers’ May 31 with Ceremonies at Mexico’s Mt. Kushumaa to Keep Poles Cool

    Wed, 30 May 2007 21:36:08 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Ravendancer Gene TagabanARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska — On May 31, 2007, the Arctic Elders invite you, as a member of our Earth Family, to join them, in the following Prayer of love and appreciation to Mother Earth. On that day also, Indigenous Elders will lead ceremonies at Northern Mexico’s mystical Mt. Kushumaa during Earthdance8(.org). “Our intent is to further rebalance Mother Earth and Her weather for our children, including helping keep the polar ice caps cool,” said Olympian Suzy “Chapstick” Chaffee, co-founder of Native Voices Foundation, the orchestrator.

    Public Forum on Catastrophic Storms and Urban Forests: ‘Speak Up, Plan & Protect’ Audio Media Briefing

    Tue, 29 May 2007 23:50:21 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    BILOXI, Miss. — The National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) announces a public forum in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 6, 2007 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. “Speak Up, Plan & Protect” Audio Media Briefing on May 30, 2007.

    Value of Eco-Friendly Homes Heats Up With Discussion of Global Warming

    Fri, 18 May 2007 20:28:45 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Adrian WillangerSEATTLE, Wash. — With global warming at center stage in the current political debate, many homeowners are debating over ways to make their own homes more environmentally friendly. “The good news for buyers and sellers who is that green homes cost less to operate and maintain,” reports real estate expert Adrian Willanger. “And even modest eco-friendly improvements can significantly increase the value of a home,” he says.

    N.Y. Limousine Company Goes Green and Launches Plan to Reduce Environmental Footprint

    Mon, 14 May 2007 23:47:57 -0700 PDT
    by Aria Munro - Staff Editor

    BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. — MTC Limousine and Corporate Coach, Inc. is taking a proactive approach to global warming. They have launched a comprehensive program that addresses climate-change issues and reduces their impact on the environment. According to MTC President, Trevor Franklin, the plan is based on the belief that global warming uncertainty and risk are too great to wait for a “fix.”

    CA Boom 4 Design Show Exhibitors Offer The Latest in Green Materials, Technologies and Manufacturing

    Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:58:24 -0700 PDT
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Alchemy ArchitectsSANTA MONICA, Calif. — California has always been a leader in the environmental movement, having pushed the development and sales of electric and hybrid cars, solar power and the use of recycled materials. Californians now want to take that green consciousness home. CA Boom 4 offers one venue where over 100+ exhibitors, many of whom will feature ecologically friendly products, will showcase their wares.

    Maryland Man Makes a Go Without Gas: Proves Electric Cars are a Reality Now

    Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:49:22 -0800 PST
    by Tabitha Berg - Staff Editor

    Harvey CoachworksKNOXVILLE, Md. — Consumer concern about rising gas prices late last summer has brought increased attention to alternate fuel vehicles such as hydrogen and electric cars. Mike Harvey of Knoxville (and Harvey Coachworks), one such concerned consumer, took it upon himself and has recently completed a 4-month effort to convert a gas-powered car to an all-electric zero-emissions vehicle.

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