Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge – addressing the challenge of climate change
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of our engagement with emerging African partners in addressing the challenge of climate change, the U.S. Department of State will sponsor Apps4Africa: Climate Challenge, a public diplomacy program comprised of three African regional competitions to address local climate change challenges through the use of mobile technology.
U.S. Dept. of State and the Agency for International Development (USAID) Announce an Open Competition to Support the Energy and Climate...
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- At the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, President Obama invited all governments, international...
Decision Time: Billions to Nuclear vs. Renewable Energy for U.S. and Colorado
eNewsChannels COLUMN: The Obama Administration wants to triple the already $18.5 billion appropriated for new nuclear reactors to $54.5 billion in America's 2012 Budget,...
Children's Book Series Teaches Kids How to Keep the Environment Clean
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.
N.Y. Limousine Company Goes Green and Launches Plan to Reduce Environmental Footprint
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."
Maryland Man Makes a Go Without Gas: Proves Electric Cars are a Reality Now
KNOXVILLE, 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. Empowering Environmental Leaders – programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences to address environmental issues in their...
AERC Bolsters Com-Cycle's HIPAA Data Compliance Services with Acquisition
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.
Lion Technology Helps EH&S Professionals to Reduce Compliance Liability and Fines
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Annual training is mandatory for employees who generate, manage, or dispose of a RCRA hazardous waste, says Lion Technology. Training...
Portola Calif. Landfill selects Agry America’s ClosureTurf to Reduce Environmental Impact
PORTOLA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Agru America, Inc. today announced that the city of Portola, Calif. is now using its exclusive EPA Subtitle D compliant landfill closure system - ClosureTurf(R). Officials at the landfill had to address significant challenges including ground water issues and a short construction window.
